The Travel Gallery

Here’s our monthly gallery showcasing some of the region’s many natural and historical attractions. How many have you visited? Which ones would you like to explore on future visits to Grand Residences?

Yalku

Follow the coast road north from Akumal to the shores of Yalku, a caleta or inlet of turquoise, crystal-clear waters constantly replenished by cenotes and underground rivers. The lagoon is a haven for colorful reef fish and is perfect for snorkeling. Here’s a tip from the locals, go early before the tours arrive.

Ka’an Luum Lagoon

Ka’an Luum is a turquoise lagoon in the jungle just to the south of Tulum. You can swim from the wooden deck and there are ojos de agua or freshwater springs and cenotes – the zones of darker blue and deeper water – in parts of the lagoon. Organized day trips to Ka’an Luum include visits to the nearby Mariposa and Chen-Ha cenotes and to a Maya community to learn about the ancient tradition of bee keeping and the Melipona stingless bee native to the Yucatan, and cacao cultivation.

Punta Laguna

A short drive from Cobá archaeological site, this jungle-rimmed lagoon is worth a stop. The forest is rich in wildlife, including families of spider monkeys that forage in the canopy for chicozapote fruit. Villagers offer guided tours along nature trails to point out the monkeys, turquoise-browed motmot and other jungle-dwelling birds and animals.

Zaci Cenote

When in Valladolid you must visit Zaci Cenote. With its rocky walls festooned with jungle creepers and clear blue waters, where swallows dip to feed on insects, this deep sinkhole has an air of mystery and there is a Maya legend of star-crossed lovers associated with it.

Your Concierge can help you arrange unforgettable excursions throughout the world of wonders that is the Yucatan Peninsula.