Picture this: today is the first day of the Mexican vacation that’s been in the works for the past year. The palm trees are fanning everywhere you look while your feet sink into the white, sugary sand and your new best friend who works at the resort has already squeezed fresh limes in your perfect authentic margarita. You could get used to this.
Yet there’s something missing. Anyone who travels to Cancun or Puerto Vallarta can soak up all the sun, drink every drop of tequila and get Spanish lessons by the pool. But not everyone can say they’ve crossed some of the top parks and experiences in Mexico off of their bucket list. Why not be that someone who can? Below is a list of the prerequisites to be considered a vacation of a lifetime while in Mexico. So put down your cerveza and vamos!
Rio Secreto in Quintana Roo
This is something that should’ve made it the Eight Wonders of the World. Sure, loading up on the all-you-can-eat buffet and endless mojitos sounds amazing, but sightseeing on foot and submerging yourself into jaded azul and verde water makes for a unique story to tell later. This mysterious underground river can lead to discovering more than just stalactites and stalagmites under the countless geological formations like crystal caves and hidden cenotes. A look into the Mayan Underworld will have you feeling like a Natural Geographic journalist discovering one of the best-kept secrets on the Yucatan peninsula.
Visiting Río Secreto is convenient – admission includes transportation from the hotel, a knowledgeable guide, lunch buffet and gear. The only thing recommended to bring is a swimsuit! Everything else is thoughtfully provided for the ultimate Mayan experience.
Xenses in Quintana Roo
Whether the resort you’re staying in is located in Cancun or Playa del Carmen, prepare yourself and awaken and invigorate your senses for the Sensatorium you’ll be flashing back to forever! This is a family-friendly environment and will take you back to creativity, experiments and opening your mind endlessly.
Hearing, looking, smelling, touching and a little bit of tasting is what experiencing Xenses is all about! There are plenty of photo opportunities to capture this exhilarating experience. Feel free to step into the spinning pinwheel, where your magical day will begin. Beginning in the Town is recommended and ending the day with zip-lining, a visit to the salt (Riverlaxing) and mud (Sludgerie) rivers plus the waterslide for the finale. Some of the other experiences include visual games, hovering in the sky disguised as a bird, crossing forbidden paths and living through altered eco-systems.
Xochimilco in Quintana Roo
You haven’t lived until you’ve partied on a gondola, especially when that gondola is a colorful and vibrant Mexican gondola featuring an authentic mariachi band live in the background. On Tuesdays and Fridays in Cancun, the ‘90s vibe is alive and thriving. This is the Mexican Floating Fiesta everyone has been talking about.
This fiesta is unlike any other party. It has the themed parties, live music, authentic Mexican cuisine and boat captains who have unlimited stories just waiting to be told over a tequila sunrise. Admission includes food, tequila and beer!
Wild Canyon in Los Cabos
Discover the premier theme park located between Playa El Tule and the mountain range that forms the spine of the Baja California Sur, Sierra de La Laguna. Countless tours can be chosen based on how much adrenaline is truly withheld. Important components of deciding how to spend your day are included in this list for everyone to experience, whether your heart desires fast- or slow-paced adventures:
- Off-road experience
- Adventure
- Animal experience
- Flying
- Night
- Ocean tours
The Los Cabos Canyon Bridge is the only hanging bridge in the world designed for pedestrians and ATVs. Participate in the Off Road Runner ATV tour to cross the 1082-foot span of wooden planks that brings the ultimate view of the El Tule Canyon below. If flying like a bird is your thing, it’s time to step it up and go Moon Zipping. Speeding up to 55 miles per hour with nothing but a headlamp and the moonlight guiding you, you’ll glide to the dinner and two drinks included that you so obviously deserve.
The entrance fee includes access to Los Cabos Canyon Bridge and Wild Canyon’s Kingdom where you can bond up close with tropical birds and reptiles.
Outback and Camel Ride Safari in Los Cabos
Expert local tour guides will lead the way through the Cabo desert and beside the Pacific Ocean atop a magnificent camel. After the guides take you to the kissing camel where photo-ops are a must, you’ll head to Casa Tipica for some mezcal and tequila tasting! The authentic Mexican experience doesn’t stop there because after tasting and learning about tequila and cacti, there’s a tortilla-making station all set for lunch. Don’t plan on eating too much though, because soon after that, an educational hike through unique flora and fauna of the Baja Outback will end the excursion; and hopefully leaving you with a desire to return!
If journeying along the Pacific Ocean while sitting atop a camel walking through the Baja Desert isn’t your thing, there’s plenty more that might seem intriguing on this land adventure. As long as you’re over the age of 5, this excursion will be one to remember.
Jungle Tours in Puerto Vallarta
Why not do everything you can in order to reach the tip top of the Sierra Madre Mountains in Puerto Vallarta? There are a plethora of unforgettable experiences awaiting your trial.
After a sunset cruise with a premium open bar included, sit back and relax to watch a world-class show in the Las Caletas amphitheater tucked away underneath overgrown trees and brush from generations ago, under the stars each and every night.
Or embark on a magical tour to Marieta Islands Hidden Beach. This is where you can snorkel, get a glimpse at humpback whales from whale watching boats and help protect the natural hideaway while doing so. Vallarta Adventures donates a portion of each tour’s proceeds toward the protection and study of the Marieta National Park.
Off-Road Adventures in Puerto Vallarta
This adventure is a thrilling way to immerse yourself in Puerto Vallarta’s natural, rural beauty. The full-day tour takes you two Banderas Bay to experience the jungle both on foot and on wheels. Nature lovers and non-nature lovers are welcome to step out of the tour truck and hike through the Sierra Madre Mountains, where you’ll find flora and fauna, iguanas, snakes, tropical birds and insects, too. After learning about local heritage and culture, lunch with beer and tequila is served. The guides will have you believing you’re a local by the end of the tour, with all the knowledge and fascinating stories they’ll share.
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