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Cancun is one of the most popular Mexican Caribbean resort destinations and from your exclusive hideaway at the Casa Turquesa boutique resort; we can make arrangements for you to enjoy the myriad of activities available in and around Cancun. There are many things to so in Cancun right near the Hotel Casa Turquesa. |
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Here are some local attractions and things to do in Cancun which you can enjoy while staying at our luxury resort in Cancun: Water Sports and Outdoor Activities: |
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Swim With Dolphins: Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience, featuring an hour of swimming with the dolphins, entrance to the water park, and use of the fabulous Wet 'n' Wild Park's facilities, including its slides and wave pool. Scuba Diving: Cancun and the Mayan Riviera are reputed to have the second largest coral reef in the world. Whether you're certified through a resort course or you have more advanced levels of certification, there is a wide range of diving options. |
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Choose from some of the most popular dives such as: reef diving, wall diving and night or wreck dives. For the experienced diver, deeper and two-tank dives are offered, and you might even dare to experience cavern sink-hole diving. |
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Underground River Expedition: Dare to experience this unique natural treasure, located in one of the most fascinating corners of the Riviera Maya. This protected natural reserve is filled with a kaleidoscope of awe-inspiring rock formations, including thousands of stalactites and stalagmites that you can walk around on a simple route. This ancient subterranean world remained unexplored for millions of years, which makes it all the more pristine and impressive. |
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Isla Mujeres Snorkel Tour: The island lies eight miles across the bay from Cancun, is only five miles long, and is just over a half-mile at its widest point. The west and north sides of the island have several white-sand beaches; the east side faces the open sea and is rocky and windswept. The island has around 14,000 inhabitants, most living in the town at the northern end. Isla Mujeres offers a relaxing, fun tour from Cancun. The day begins with a 45-minute cruise across the beautiful Caribbean waters to one of the island's beaches, where you can snorkel, bike, go on a small boat to places within the island, take a two-minute walking tour to old Hacienda Mundaca or a five-minute walking tour to a turtle farm, or simply relax and work on a suntan! There is also time to wander around the laid-back town center and shop for souvenirs before boarding the boat and heading back to Cancun. Deep Sea Fishing: Gear up and get ready to hook the best catch of the day. Trips are available in a fully-equipped boat with professional crews. Whether you choose to have the crew clean your catch or to catch and release, you'll have experienced a fishing trip like no other. |
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Xcaret: Known as ''nature's sacred paradise'', Xcaret is one of the world's most famous eco-archaeological parks. Here, you will find archaeological ruins, a dolphin show, horses, and a farm with tropical birds, butterflies, bat caves, and a stunning beach. You can go also snorkeling in the famous caves and the well known underground river. With 53 activities to enjoy, Xcaret is an experience for all your senses. This ecological park was once one of the most important Mayan ports. |
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Chichen Itza: Chichen Itza is the capital of ancient Maya empire, its majestic building dates back to 435 and 455, and it is geographically located in the middle of spectacular natural environs in the Yucatan Peninsula. At this site declared as one of the 7 World Wonders, you can visit magnificent temples such as the Kukulcan Pyramid and the Ball Game as well as there are others that cannot be visited to avoid damages. |
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The Castle or Pyramid of Kukulcan is the most impressive temple in Chichen Itza renowned for the number of tombs found there and its endless 91 steps, as well as the impeccable architecture that stands out by a stone feathered serpent. If you happen to visit Chichen Itza on March 21st or September 21st you can admire a unique spectacle: the Equinox. |
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Tulum & Xel-Ha: Discover one of the most beautiful archaeological sites of the Riviera Maya, the only one overlooking the Caribbean Sea and its turquoise waters as a walled fortress. It is believed that Tulum was once, one of the main ports of the Maya civilization. Let yourself be taken into the temple of the frescoes, the one of the descending god and "El Castillo" an amazing temple built on a cliff with splendid views of the coast. From here you will be taken to Xel-Ha a spectacular water theme park, unique to the Riviera Maya, where you will spend a day of adventure enjoying natural, ecological, and aquatic attractions. You will explore inlets, coves, underground rivers called cenotes, mangroves, and sail along the lazy river on inner tubes. This is a true paradise for those who enjoy snorkeling and diving in unique natural spots. |
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Shopping in Cancun Cancun offers excellent shopping and most stores are conveniently concentrated in several ultramodern and attractive shopping centers located in the Hotel Zone. Imported goods such as perfumes, and gold and silver jewelry, are among Cancun's best buys thanks to low import taxes and a sales tax exemption, which lead to prices that can be 15 to 40 percent lower than in the United States. Shops generally open at 9 or 10 a .m. and stay open until 9 or 10 p.m. A few close during the lunch hour, from 2 to 4 p.m. and on Sundays. |
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La Isla Shopping Village features exclusive boutiques and attractive restaurants flanking the center's brick-lined streets. A man-made river, fountains and benches, as well as an outdoor setting beside the lagoon, make it a pleasant place to stroll and browse. Forum by the Sea is another unique shopping complex, this one boasting a beachfront location. It has three floors of popular restaurant-bars, a disco, and a variety of shops. Fine jewelry, in particular, is featured here. |
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Kukulcan Plaza Green areas, giant cupolas, at the center Luxury Avenue, a passageway lined by such upscale shops as Fendi, Cartier, Dior and Versace. This plaza is just steps away from Casa Turquesa. La Isla Shopping Village features exclusive boutiques and attractive restaurants flanking the center's brick-lined streets. A man-made river, fountains and benches, as well as an outdoor setting beside the lagoon, make it a pleasant place to stroll and browse. El Zocalo, in front of the convention center, is an outdoor bazaar with stands displaying Mexican handicrafts and silver jewelry. It's a good place to find huaraches, attractive durable handmade leather sandals for men and women. |
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Golf |
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Some of the golf courses in Cancun are members of the Mexican Caribbean Golf Course Association. Among the most well-known is Robert Trent Jones Jr., who has designed more than 700 golf courses, including the Cancun Golf Club (also known as Pok Ta Pok). Jack Nicklaus, with more than 200 golf courses worldwide, signs and endorses The Golf Club at Moon Palace as Nicklaus Signature, and his company, Nicklaus Design, takes the honors for the Mayan Resorts Golf Riviera Maya golf course and the Cozumel Country Club. |
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On the other hand, among the victors of the International Gold Tee Winners 2004, of the famous Meetings & Conventions Magazine, is the Hilton Cancun Golf Club golf course, designed by Isao Aoki and Pedro Guereca. The Gran Meliá Cancún and Grand Oasis executive golf courses are worthy of mention due to their beauty. The Golf Club at Playacar, designed by Robert Von Hagge and Puerto Aventuras, designed by Tom Lehman, complete the interesting golf circuit of the Mexican Caribbean. |
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Night Life |
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Clubs and bars in Cancun are hopping all year round. You can't visit Cancun and not experience the excitement at its clubs that start pumping around 10:30 pm. Try Coco-Bongo, The City, Daddy'O and Daddy Rock. Or you can just chill out on the beach at Señor Frogs, Carlos and Charlies, or the many Cancun bars along the strip. |
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For assistance in arranging any activity in Cancun, do not hesitate to ask the Concierge at our luxury boutique resort. |
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