FUN FACTS

ABOUT

PLAYA DEL

CARMEN

FIND YOUR NEW BEST FRIENDFrom May through

September, the huge

but harmless whale

shark moseys into

warm summer waters

by the Riviera Maya.

It’s the biggest fish in

the world and would

love to be the

highlight of your trip.

Mayaland Tours runs one

of the area's most

trusted whale shark

adventure tours, which

include an overview of

our ecosystem with

certified guides, lunch on

the boat and a chance to

swim alongside the

world's biggest fish.

KITES IN FLIGHTKiteboarding is a

relatively new sport with

pretty low cost equipment

that puts a twist on

surfing and helps you

develop your piloting

skills. If you have

experience surfing or

wakeboarding you’ll pick it

up in no time but if not

you won’t be far behind.

Playa Kite on the beach of

the Riviera Maya offers

fundamental top-notch

instruction. Instructors are

certified by the

International Kiteboarding

Organization so they’ll

train you in everything

from safety to board

selection in the calm,

shallow waters of the Isla

Blanca lagoon.

CHEW ON THISMany don’t know the

ancient Maya cultivated

chewing gum. However,

the process has changed

little in the 4,000 years

since, so to see how the

practice originated, check

out local tours that give

you the lowdown on the

full process.

The tour takes you into a

rainforest jungle near Tulum,

where a machete-equipped

local guide from nonprofit

eco-tour company Community

Tours Sian Ka’an climbs a

chicozapote tree, slashes its

bark to reveal a sticky sap

that becomes gum. Add a

shake of cinnamon or sprig

of mint, slice and enjoy a

little piece of Mayan history.

HERE COMES THE BRIDEDestination weddings are

in. Playa del Carmen

offers a variety of

ceremonies to join a

couple in marriage,

allowing them to glow

against a backdrop of

silky sands and sparkling

waters. Already tied the

knot? Plan a honeymoon,

anniversary, birthday, or

celebration of your love.

COME TO COBÁGrab a Mayaland

expert & prepare for a

12 hour excursion

through the Mayan

archaeological site of

Cobá. The location is

less crowded than

Tulum with plenty of

awe-inspiring territory

for you to explore.

The tour also takes

you to the highest

pyramid in the state-

Nohoch Mul at 138

ft.- through a small

Mayan community,

and for a dip in a

crystal-clear cenote.

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