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H10 Hacienda Maya All-inclusive with a Club Maeva Xpu-Ha Family resort with who was only 21. However, she ran off with
spa, ocean-front pools, water sports, diving animals for you and your kids to feed. a man her own age. Mundaca died alone
center, and nightly shows. Colonial Palladium Grand Resort & Spa in Merida insane. You can visit his gardens
Fairmont Mayakoba Sprawling five-dia- 5-star all-inclusive resort. and a small zoo, plus see his empty grave,
mond luxury resort with a spa, golf, restau- Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya All-inclusive including a skull and crossbones marker
rants, and numerous pools. 5-star luxury family resort. which Mundaca carved for himself.
Hotel Capitan Laffite Private and secluded Grand Oasis Riviera Maya All-inclusive Lighthouse The southern end of Isla Mu-
all-inclusive resort with a dive shop, kayak- with mini golf, and shows. jeres is the high spot in Quintana Roo at
ing, horseback riding, and restaurants. 140’ (42m). For a tip the lighthouse opera-
tor might allow you up for an incredible
Occidental Grand Xcaret Activity-filled all- AKTUN CHEN Nature park with wildlife view.
inclusie gives complimentary day pass per and a cenote with an astounding walk-in Dolphin Discovery Interact with amazing
stay to Xcaret Park. cavern. dolphins face-to-face. A 20-minute boat
ride over the world’s most beautiful tur-
Aventura Spa Palace Luxurious adults-only ISLA MUJERES 7 kilometers long and 650 quoise waters from Cancún’s Playa Langosta
resort with a botanical garden, fine dining, meters wide, and a population of 13,000. gets you there. Visit www.dolphindiscovery.
water sports, and more. Transportation on Isla Mujeres consists com
Catalonia Riviera Maya All-inclusive hotel primarily of taxis, golf carts and scooters. Sea Turtle Farm Sea turtle eggs are col-
with five swimming pools, tennis, shops, There is a Mayan temple at the south tip of lected, incubated and hatched, then the little
gym, and a children’s club. the island, however in 1988 Hurricane Gil- turtles are released into the sea by children.
Barcelo Maya Beach Resort All-inclusive bert caused extensive damage. Isla Mujeres El Garrafon The famous reef is perfect for
resort with gym, discotheque, children’s is popular with day trippers, who visit the snorkeling. Walk to the lighthouse, Mayan
club, and much more. famous Hidalgo Street, with its shops and ruins, and sculpture park. Try their Zipline
restaurants, and the famous beach called flight or Bungee jumping.
Playa del Norte (aka Coco Beach). Mayan Temple Dedicated to Ixchel, the
Mayan Goddess of Fertility, these beautiful
Xpu-Ha Palace Resort Luxurious resort Hacienda Mundaca After retiring from ruins have been worn by hurricanes.
with good food, a spa, an expansive pool, pirating and slave trading in 1858, Fermin
and a kids club. Mundaca dedicated years plus his entire pi-
rate’s fortune to build home and garden for
his beloved “La Triguena” (The Brunette),
