RECOMMENDATIONS IN Q. ROO AND YUCATAN

Cancun:

Restaurants:

In the touristic area: Puerto Madero(Argentinian meat $$$), Fish fritanga (Fish tacos$$), Porfirios (Mexican $$$), los chachalacos (Street tacos $), Hanaichi (Sushi $$), Las hijas de la tostada (Mexican Seafood $$)

In the center: El Pocito (Mayan food $), Los de pescado ($$ fish tacos)

Commercial center: (If there is bad weather)

Puerto Cancun: Open commercial center with many restaurants in front of a marina, stores, cinema etc

La Isla: Open commercial center

Mercado 28: Local market in the center of Cancún

Isla Mujeres

Take a 30 min ferry ride from Cancun to this island and rent a golf car to move around the island. Good for day trips or to stay 2 or 3 days.

Underwater Museum (MUSA): Dive or snorkel to see over 500 submerged sculptures designed to promote coral growth.

Restaurants:

Marbella: In front of the ocean, sea food restaurant

Casa Rolandis: In front of the ocean, Italian restaurant

Tulum (2 hour from Cancun)

Ruins: Mayan ruins with Sea view.

Tulum Beach: Not fan of Tulum because there is too much people hehehe but if you want to go you have the public beach at the north (Playa las Palmas) and sleep on the center that is cheaper but far from the beach or go to the south where you have all the beach front Hotels where you can stay or just go for the day and some let you use their installations if you consume in their restaurants. Everything is very expensive and instagramer 😂

Playa del Carmen (1 hour from Cancun)

5th Avenue (Quinta Avenida): Street lined with restaurants, shops, and bars.

Xcaret Park: Park with Mayan cultural shows, cenotes, and wildlife exhibits. (Good for families.

Xplor Park: Park with more adventure activities, like zip Lines, buggy cars, and cenotes. (Good for adults)

Cenotes: There are many cenotes between Cancun and Tulum. Some are completely open, others completely closed. Where you can just Chill and swim, others are with a tour guide and more adventures where you go with a helmet and a flashlight.

Bacalar (5 hours from Cancun)

Laguna de Bacalar (Lake of Seven Colors): A big Lagoon with amazing Crystal Blue colors, good for people who wants to relax

Los Rapidos: Float down the natural canal

Isla Holbox (from Cancun 2 hrs to Chiquilà then 30 min Ferry)

Bioluminescent Tour: You can ask directly a taxi and will take you for a cheaper price. (Depends on the season, sometimes there is not much bioluminescent)

Fishing Tour: Half day fishing tour that I love and also Sevi loves (That’s the only time he eats fish) You go early in the morning to fish and then they Drop you in a beautiful beach while they prepare ceviche (Mexican fish dish) with what you catched and you eat it in the beach. To book the tour ask for Willy and soy you come from part of Stefany Solorzano and you would like the fishing tour. Don’t Forget to give tips ;) In México is very normal to give some tips to the guides. Phone: +52 984 128 7552

Marquesitas! During the night go to la plaza and you will see street food sellers. Ask for a marquesita which is a mayan crepe. My favorite flavor is cheese and nutella, sounds weird but many locals ask for this mix ;)

Merida (3 hours from Cancun)

Historic Center: Walk through Merida’s historic center to see the Plaza Grande, Merida Cathedral, and the Governor’s Palace.

Paseo de Montejo: Stroll along this elegant boulevard with its French-inspired mansions, cafes, and shops.

Restaurants:

La chaya maya: mayan food. Ask for cochinita dishes!

Bars: (There are many nice bars and restaurants in the center, this are 2:

La negrita cantina

Catrin

Chichen Itza Famous Mayan ruins and one of the 7 world wonders

Valladolid (2 hours from Cancun)

Cenote Zací: Swim in this stunning cenote located right in the center of Valladolid.

Convento de San Bernardino de Siena: Visit this 16th-century convent with beautiful gardens and architecture.

Calzada de los Frailes: Walk along this charming colonial street with colorful buildings, cafes, and boutiques.

Ek' Balam: Explore this nearby Mayan archaeological site, known for its impressive acropolis and preserved sculptures.

Rio Lagarto

Small, picturesque fishing village. Go to the Port and fishermans will be offering tours. Take the tour of the sunrise to Watch the flamingos and crocodiles (We payed around 200 pesos per person)

Internet (telephone):

Go to an OXXO (Migrolinos of México) and they are everywhere. Ask for a new chip (Around 3 CHF) and charge it with one of this plans:

OXXO CEL 5G 300

OXXO CEL 5G 300: 15 CHF for 4 GB and unlimited social media

OXXO CEL 5G 400: 20 CHF for 5 GB and unlimited social media

OXXO CEL 5G 500: 25 CHF for 6 GB and unlimited social media

Kite and wing foil:

It will be windy season!

Shaka vibes: They are in Puerto Cancun and ask for Max to pass through security.

Isla blanca

El Cuyo

Holbox

Food recommendations:

Here are some local dishes I recommend to try:

Tamales

Mole

Chilaquiles

Cochinita

Tacos al pastor

Marquesitas