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Quintana Roo
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Quintana Roo is a Mexican state in the Yucatán
peninsula. It includes Cancun, the resort areas along
the Riviera Maya and the off-shore islands of Cozumel
and Isla Mujeres. In this small region there are
tropical rainforests, wetlands, white sand beaches, and archeological sites.
Along the coast is the world's second-largest
coral reef system.
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The tourist area of the Riviera Maya is home to numerous
all-inclusive resorts and to the culture, ecological and adventure theme
parks of Xcaret, Xplore, Xel-Ha, Xavage, and Xoximilco.
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Activities include jet-skiing, snorkelling, horse-back
riding, sailing and guided jungle tours.
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Coastal resort villages include
Puerto Morales, Playa del Carmen, Acumal, and Tulum.
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The Portal Maya sculpture
serves as the gateway to Playa del Carmen's beachfront and
the long Playacar Beach.
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Playa del Carmen has an aquarium, an
aviary, a Frida Kahlo museum, pretty parks and numerous
shops, restaurants and nightclubs.
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The coastal resort towns feature cute shops
selling arts and crafts such as Talavera pottery, Chiapas
embroidery and weaving, Yucatecan filigree jewellery, blown
glass, and modern art.
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Tulum is a well-preserved post-Classic Mayan port city. It perches on a cliff
over a sandy beach.
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Tulum was built between the 13th and
15th Century and survived for 70 years after the Spanish
began occupying Mexico.
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The island of Cozumel lies off the coast.
It is known for its party atmosphere and its superb
off-shore reef for snorkelling and diving.
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Cozumel also has Mayan
archeological sites, wilderness areas, a Marine National
Park, and a natural lagoon with dolphins, manatees and sea
turtles.
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Isla Mujeres, also accessed by ferry is a
pleasant and quiet get-away. (dronepicr, Wikimedia Commons)
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MUSA, the Underwater Museum of Art, lies
in the waters surrounding Cancun and Isla Mujeres and has
over 500 life-size sculptures used to promote coral life.
(photo courtesy of Aquaworld Marina) |
Each of the tourist towns offers charming and
colorful storefronts, art installations, murals and signs.
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Xcaret Ecopark is one of the theme
parks, featuring
an archaeological site, snorkeling in underground rivers,
beach, butterfly pavilion, orchid greenhouse, regional fauna
breeding farm, Mayan village, and jaguar island.
(Karla Quiñonez,
Wikimedia Commons) |
Another attraction is the evening show at
XCaret which features Mexican music, equestrian, and dance
performances. (Tony Hisgett, Wikimedia Commons)
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This site was last updated
10/10/21
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