Cozumel

Built on a bluff overlooking crystal-blue Caribbean waters, the ruins of Tulum represent Mexico’s most scenic archaeological site. To reach them, you’ll travel by ferry from Cozumel to the beach town of Playa del Carmen on the mainland. There you’ll board the van for the scenic, hour-long drive along the coastal road to Tulum. Your guide will escort you around the ruins, sharing the history of the ancient Maya and explaining the meaning and mysteries of the pyramids and other buildings, frescoes and iconography.

The Nachi Cocom Beach Club is your destination for sun and relaxation on Cozumel without the crowds. Set on the island’s southwest coast, facing the Mexican mainland, the private club has nearly 2,000 feet of sandy beachfront with sheltered waters that are ideal for swimming. Over several hours, you can relax in your beach chair in the shade of an umbrella, soak in the Jacuzzi and lounge around the swimming pool and bar. Your club visit includes a four-course lunch at the open-air restaurant that stays cool thanks to the traditional high thatched roof.

On this mouthwatering tour of The Mayan Cacao Company, you'll learn about Mayan culture and one of the most popular foods in the world. Discover the origins of cocoa, how the Mayans used beans as currency and how chocolate was enjoyed exclusively by priests and emperors. After watching a demonstration of how ancient Mayans prepared chocolate, you get to taste this time-honored delicacy. In an interactive workshop, you’ll make chocolate margaritas and chocolate bars using a traditional Mayan recipe.

Hop on a dune buggy for a thrilling exploration of Punta Sur Park’s nearly 2,500 acres, which host a phenomenal variety of plants and animals. Following behind a guide, you'll drive jungle roads and sand paths in search of exotic birds, crocodiles and other wildlife that call this nature reserve home. After a brief stop to admire the historic Celerain Lighthouse, you'll check out the Marine Navigation Museum located at the base of the lighthouse before heading to Punta Sur Bay.