Excursions/ things to do in area around Grand Bahia

lee · 01-06-2009

We are staying at the Gran Bahia first week of march. This will be our 3rd trip to the area and are looking for different things to see and do. We have been to xel ha, xcaret, akumal, tulum ruins, and coba ruins. We love snorkeling and will return to xel ha this time as it is very close. Just wondering what else is around this area to see. I like to idea of a cenote but there are so many, can anybody recommend one that we could travel to on our own. Also any other excurtions or day trips you would recommend?
Thanks in advance!
Great board, love all the advice and tips!

redhairgirl1 · 01-06-2009

I have been to four cenotes, and my favorite by far was Chaak Tun cenote. It is located on Juarez, past 307 about 5 miles down.

Hidden Worlds was a fantastic time as well! Ziplining in the jungle, and into a cenote. Loved it!

Rissask · 01-06-2009

Heading down to Tulum for a day at the beach club el Paraiso was fun.

Also we had fun taking the bus from Playa to Akumal and then taking a cab (60 pesos)from the main beach to snorkel at Yal Ku lagoon (110 pesos) and then walking back, stopping at La Buena Vida for lunch and/or a drink (then back to Akumal main bay to snorkel with the sea turtles).

I know you said you have been there, but I could do that trip over and over and over!

_Josephina_ · 01-09-2009

When we stayed at the Bahia Principe Akumal in 2004 they offered a 1/2 day excursion from the hotel to a place called Aktun Chen. It was a just short ride across the highway.

Back then it was around $10 each (including the transport to and from the hotel). We went into caves and saw some underground cenotes. There was also a zoo type feature where there were animals. All in all it was an ok and cheaper way to spend an afternoon and not be surrounded by hoards of people. I don't think we would ever go back but we did like it while we were there.

TAPPY · 01-09-2009

Bahia Divers (located on the beach at the Bahia) offers a nice 1/2 day snorkel tour for $35.

Chris in VT · 01-10-2009

You can do the cenotes on your own BUT you have to get in and out which can be a 2 mile walk each way. We took a cab and he waited for us at Dos Ojos.

01-06-2009	#1 (permalink)
lee lost on fifth Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 22	Excursions/ things to do in area around Grand Bahia We are staying at the Gran Bahia first week of march. This will be our 3rd trip to the area and are looking for different things to see and do. We have been to xel ha, xcaret, akumal, tulum ruins, and coba ruins. We love snorkeling and will return to xel ha this time as it is very close. Just wondering what else is around this area to see. I like to idea of a cenote but there are so many, can anybody recommend one that we could travel to on our own. Also any other excurtions or day trips you would recommend? Thanks in advance! Great board, love all the advice and tips!

01-06-2009	#2 (permalink)
redhairgirl1 añejo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: toledo, ohio Posts: 8,713	I have been to four cenotes, and my favorite by far was Chaak Tun cenote. It is located on Juarez, past 307 about 5 miles down. Hidden Worlds was a fantastic time as well! Ziplining in the jungle, and into a cenote. Loved it!

01-06-2009	#3 (permalink)
Rissask Canada Dry Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 33,609	Heading down to Tulum for a day at the beach club el Paraiso was fun. Also we had fun taking the bus from Playa to Akumal and then taking a cab (60 pesos)from the main beach to snorkel at Yal Ku lagoon (110 pesos) and then walking back, stopping at La Buena Vida for lunch and/or a drink (then back to Akumal main bay to snorkel with the sea turtles). I know you said you have been there, but I could do that trip over and over and over!

01-09-2009	#4 (permalink)
_Josephina_ añejo Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The great white north Posts: 2,021	When we stayed at the Bahia Principe Akumal in 2004 they offered a 1/2 day excursion from the hotel to a place called Aktun Chen. It was a just short ride across the highway. Back then it was around $10 each (including the transport to and from the hotel). We went into caves and saw some underground cenotes. There was also a zoo type feature where there were animals. All in all it was an ok and cheaper way to spend an afternoon and not be surrounded by hoards of people. I don't think we would ever go back but we did like it while we were there.

01-09-2009	#5 (permalink)
TAPPY añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 17,030	Bahia Divers (located on the beach at the Bahia) offers a nice 1/2 day snorkel tour for $35.

01-10-2009	#6 (permalink)
Chris in VT way into it Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: shelburne, VT Posts: 222	You can do the cenotes on your own BUT you have to get in and out which can be a 2 mile walk each way. We took a cab and he waited for us at Dos Ojos.

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