Adventure Sports in Cozumel: KayakingCozumel has a select group of beaches that are ideal for kayaking. To do this activity, we recommend that you rent the necessary equipment directly from the companies offering kayaking rental services. Playa San Francisco. Located in the southern coast town of San Miguel. It is one of the most visited beaches and an ideal spot for kayaking, as its calm waters invite you to take in the natural surroundings as you kayak in the open sea. Playa de San Juan. Located in Cozumel’s hotel zone. At this beach you can do a pleasant kayaking outing thanks to its shallow waters and gentle waves. Reserva Ecologica Parque Punta Sur. Located on the island’s southern coast, 30 km (18 mi) from the town of San Miguel. Has virgin beaches and wonderful jungle landscape, such as mangroves, marshes and dunes. This ecological reserve has a lagoon surrounded by lush vegetation and it offers great kayaking conditions due to its calm waters. Source:visitmexico.com Posteado el Abril 19, 2007 - Categorizado en Adventure Sports in Cozumel, Adventure Tourism in Mexico, Adventure Tourism in Quintana Roo, Cozumel Quitana Roo, Kayaking in Cozumel, Kayaking in Mexico, Kayaking in Quintana Roo, Mexico Tourism, Quintana Roo Mexico Sun & Beach Tourism in Costalegre: Scuba DivingCostalegre is a treasured destination for scuba diving and snorkeling. In these waters you’ll find ideal conditions to explore colorful underwater settings. Barra de Navidad. Located 55 km (34 mi) from the port of Manzanillo, off Highway 240, and 216 km (134 mi) from Puerto Vallarta, off Highway 200. This beach is 2 km (1.2 mi) long. A 15-minute boat ride from this beach will take you to an interesting scuba diving area called Morro Prieto, where you’ll see a submerged black rock formation that descends 5 to 12 meters (16 to 40 feet) deep. At this spot you can observe various coral species and schools of surgeonfish. Los Angeles Locos de Tenacatita. Located at Km 21 on Highway 200. This beach offers rentals and excellent conditions for scuba diving and snorkeling. The calm clear waters, marvelous scenery and abundant coral are an open invitation to enjoy an underwater adventure. For more information, you visit our section of hotels in Costa Alegre. Source:visitmexico.com Posteado el Abril 19, 2007 - Categorizado en Barra de Navidad Costalegre, Costalegre Jalisco, Jalisco Mexico, Los Angeles Locos de Tenacatita Costalegre, Mexico Tourism, Sun & Beach Tourism in Costalegre, Sun & Beach Tourism in Jalisco, Sun & Beach Tourism in Mexico Ecotourism in Puerto Peñasco: FishingPuerto Peñasco is a popular fishing destination due to the wide variety of species that inhabit the bay. Here you can catch yellowtail, sea bass, corbina, sierra, mahi mahi and sailfish. You can also participate in various fishing tournaments during breeding season. Isla San Jorge. Located less than 20 km (14 mi) southeast of Puerto Peñasco by boat. At this spot you can go fishing throughout the year. Off the island’s coast you can catch flounder, sea bass and mahi mahi. Here you can also hook the giant sea bass, a huge species that can weigh hundreds of pounds. Playa Las Conchas. Located 8 km (5 mi) southeast of Puerto Peñasco. At this place you can catch some of the region’s most abundant species, including corbina, shark and flounder.Source:visitmexico.com Posteado el Abril 19, 2007 - Categorizado en Ecotourism in Mexico, Ecotourism in Puerto Peñasco, Isla San Jorge Puerto Peñasco, Mexico Tourism, Playa Las Conchas Puerto Peñasco, Puerto Peñasco Mexico, Puerto Peñasco Sonora, Sonora Mexico Adventure Tourism in Puebla: Mountain ClimbingThe volcanoes in Puebla’s surrounding areas provide the perfect settings for mountain climbing. Once you’ve climbed to the top of these mountains, your perspective of the city will never be the same. During the climb, you can breathe fresh air and enjoy excellent lodging facilities surrounded by beautiful trees and ravines. La Malinche National Park. Located 35 km (22 mi) from the city of Puebla, near the Tlaxcala border. At this place you’ll see La Malinche volcano, which is where the park get its name. The Malinche sits 4,461 meters (14,721 feet) above sea level. The summit has a cold climate, while the pine, Encino oak and fir forests have a mild temperature. This volcano’s 4,460-meter (14,718-foot) altitude makes it ideal for climbing. Along the way you’ll see spectacular vegetation, narrow mountain ridges and gorges. A guide will lead you along one of two routes through this beautiful area. After spending the night in a lodge, you’ll wake up the next day and head to the summit. Izta-Popo National Park. Located 55 km (34 mi) from Puebla. This park covers an area of 26,500 hectares (65,455 acres). Its most notable sights are the Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl volcanoes, which are the second and third highest elevations in Mexico, with altitudes of 5,442 meters (17,958 feet) and 5,220 meters (17,226 feet), respectively. At this place you can climb some of the mountain’s highest parts, such as the so-called Pecho and Cabeza of Iztaccihuatl, which is 5,080 meters (17,764 feet) above sea level. Here you’ll also find a lodge with a restaurant and restrooms. Source:visitmexico.com Posteado el Abril 19, 2007 - Categorizado en Adventure Tourism in Mexico, Adventure Tourism in Puebla, Izta-Popo National Park Puebla, La Malinche National Park Puebla, Mexico Tourism, Puebla Mexico Ecotourism in Chichen Itza: Outdoor ActivitiesAn elaborate labyrinth of underground tunnels lies below the surface of this region, making it ideal for cave diving. As you explore the abundant rock formations, you’ll feel like you’re living in a subterranean world of adventure and beauty. In Chichen Itza’s surrounding areas you’ll find accessible caves with large caverns, narrow canals and many hidden mysteries. At many of these places you can also go hiking or horseback riding while enjoying the magic of the incredible landscape. Grutas de Balamkanche – Located 6 km (4 mi) from Chichen Itza, these caverns were once Mayan ceremonial grounds. Inside you’ll find the remains of countless offerings to Chaac, the Mayan rain god. You’ll also find an altar called the Throne of Balam (Jaguar), which is how the caverns got their name. The caverns’ intricate interiors, full of stalactites and stalagmites, make them ideal for cave-diving enthusiasts. Open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 to 11:00 and 2:00 to 4:00, and Sunday from 8:00 to 11:00 am. Posteado el Abril 19, 2007 - Categorizado en Chichen Itza Yucatan, Ecotourism in Chichen Itza, Ecotourism in Mexico, Ecotourism in Yucatan, Grutas de Balamkanche Chichen Itza, Mexico Tourism, Yucatan Mexico |
