hkskyline's 2018 under the sun in Cancun and Riviera Maya

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The Yucatan peninsula is home to mega resorts and Maya historic monuments. Cancun is a great base to stay comfortably, with beach breaks in between day trips to Maya remnants. The Mexicans decided to move into tourism in the 1960s, and this part of the country had a great combination of accessibility, beaches, and a low population. The first hotel opened in 1974.

While there is very little to sightsee in the city other than malls, the focus is on the self-contained resorts that line along a narrow strip of land facing the sea, rightfully named Zona Hotelera. You just need to enjoy your hotel's piece of the beach and beautiful sea, and wave your wristband to get all the food and booze you like on-site.











Masses of seaweed have washed ashore many coastal areas along the Caribbean. While they support birds and sea life in the ocean, they also emit a stink as they decay, killing coral, fish, and causing discomfort in people. Scientists believe climate change and pollution from agricultural fertilizers are fueling these blooms.















Upon arriving, stop by the tour desk to assemble your day trips after consulting the weather forecast. Further inland, several Maya sites and colonial towns are worth a few day trips. Coba's pyramid is buried deep in the forest, and is worth the journey because it is one of the few places where you can actually climb to the top. Historians believe the city dates from 100 AD and was populated until the Spanish arrived, with the peak during the 9th century.









Getting to the pyramid itself requires a lot of leg power. You can either hire pedals to make it easier and faster, or walk a good 2km each way through the forest.







The Nohoch Mul pyramid is actually taller than Chichen Itza's El Castillo. Climbing it requires some skills as the steps are high and the structure is in a historical state.









More on my website : https://www.globalphotos.org/cancun.htm