Day 2 A day in Tulum and Xel-Ha

8:00 Meeting at the Hotel’s Restaurant to take a breakfast (remember it’s included in the housing price). , let’s tour.
This tour will begin in Tulum, with a visit to the only know walled Mayan city. Overlooking one of the most picturesque views, anywhere on this magnificent coast. The tour will continue with a visit to Xel Ha, the world’s largest natural aquarium. Swim with the countless tropical fish among the rock formations and underwater caves in crystal clear lagoons make this tour a big winner.
Recommendations: Tennis shoes, swimming suite, ecological sun block, sun glasses, camera, towel and hat or cap
The cost:
It will be $90 dlls. It includes tour guide, entrance to both sites, all meals and drinks at Xel-Ha, towels, lockers and snorkeling gear.
So important:In all Archeological sites there is $25 dlls Federal Tax for video camera recording.
If you want to swim with dolphins, it will cost about $88 dlls.

9:15 The Van will be waiting for us at the outside of the Hotel. And we’re going to take the road to Tulum and Xel-Ha. These cities aren’t far: we just have to take the Highway 137 “Cancun-Chetumal” and drive for 132 km / 82 miles.
10:30 Arrival to Tulum. Maybe you’re asking yourself, why Tulum?

Well, Tulum has a great cultural importance and is the front door to the north coast Biosphere Reserve of Sian Ka'an. Is one of the most beautiful cities of the Mayan culture with the most spectacular view of the Mexican Caribbean.
It is also a passage to the forest city of Coba, another important archeological area where the customs of the original inhabitants still exist.
The archaeological zone of Tulum is perhaps one of the most beautiful places on the Riviera Maya, combining the mystery of the ancient civilization with the singular beauty of the Caribbean Sea. The city of Tulum is the only known archaeological site located by the sea, and belongs to the region known as Tankah-Tulum which comprises the zone of Tahkah, Tulum and Xel-Ha. It was constructed at the top of a cliff facing the blue sea and has and underwater coral reef that is the world's second-largest.

10:45 – 12:00 We’ll take a guided visit.
12:00 – 13:30 Free time. Do what you want, but please don’t loose your self
13:40 Get on the Van ‘cause we’re going to Xel-Ha. Don’t worry, it will take us 20 minutes.
14:00 Arrival to Xel-Ha. What’s this place?
The ancient Mayans called the area Xel-Ha: “where the water is born”. Legend says the Mayan gods pooled their wisdom, dreams and love of beauty to create a place where the best of the Caribbean nature came together. This tropical park is a place of unimaginable beauty, where a turquoise lagoon, a river with a gentle current and an exuberant jungle get together to comprise a unique landscape by the sea. You just need to step into its jungle to find ancient Mayan cenotes. Xel-Ha is a natural aquarium of a beauty that is unique in the world; discover its magic with your mask and snorkel, relax as you swim amongst.

14:00 – 18:00 Free time. You can explore, swim, snorkel, rest or eat. All of these things are included, just remember any other activity have a cost, if you want so come with us.
18:30 Depart to the Hotel in Cancun.
21:00 Meeting at the lobby to go for a dinner at La Destilería.
One important aspect of La Destileria (The Distillery) is that its menu is based on traditional Mexican dishes from the state of Jalisco since it is the birthplace of tequila. Typical dishes like tortas ahogadas, birria, menudo, Nayarit-style ceviche, among many other Mexican specialties, lure clients from everywhere. The cuisine is complemented with other regional dishes and a wide variety of moles (a sauce made of a long series of ingredients, served over chicken or rice).A great dish and drink will cost about $25 dlls.

22:30 Again, as the day before, you can choose a place to get wild. The places are: The City and Basic. Enjoy!

Total budget for this day: $115 dlls

If you take an extra activity and decide to pay the taz for videocamera the cost coul be from: $200 to $300 dlls.

Why Quintana Roo?

We are anxious to join you with us in this awesome adventure. For us, Quintana Roo is one of the most enticing States of Mexican Republic for any tourist.
We’ve been there many times, this is the reason of what we chose this place. We’re sure that at the finish of this trip you will have enjoyed this State as you never did anywhere.
You will find rich history, nice people, the best weather, blue impressive seas and breathtaking nightlife; we think enough reasons to visit Quintana Roo. What do you think?
Don’t answer now. Please, continue reading until the final of this blog and then make a decision.

Day 1

First we must say that the cost of the round trip by plane is $240 dlls. It includes al the taxes.

7:00 We will be waiting for you in the International Airport of Mexico City, exactly, at the exit of international flights.
8:00 Of there we will take a shuttle of the air company “Volaris” to the airport of Toluca, wherefrom our flight will take off to Cancun. This choice was selected because the charge of the tickets is cheaper than other airlines. Another reason is that go by bus takes 23 hours to get to Cancun while by plane it takes 2 hours and 20.
9:15 Arrival to the Airport of Toluca.
10:05 Time to aboard the airplane.
10:25 The airplane will take off. Be sure of that, because this company is very responsible.
12:35 Arrival to Cancun. A Van will be waiting at the outside to take us to the Hotel. We have to mention that this Van have been rented for all the trip as our private transport. The cost for this will be $40 dlls per person.
13:30 Arrival to Holiday Inn Cancun Arenas Hotel. You must check in at the lobby. We’re going to be there for two nights. We ask for rooms for four people (two rooms) in order to make the housing cheaper. Look the following chart with the details:

Hotel Reservation $608.08
Holiday Inn Cancun Arenas (2 Rooms: 8 Adults )
Type of Room: Standard, Meal Plan: Buffet Breakfast Included
From: 8/Nov/2007 To: 10/ Nov/ 2007
Sub-Total: $538.12
Taxes and fees: $69.96
Total (Hotel Reservation): $608.08

Total: $608.08
Cost per person: $76.00

14:30 – 20:00 Free time. Do want you want. I think you should sleep o r maybe rest at the beach. I don’t know, it’s your free time.
20:00 Meeting at the lobby. We are going to have a dinner at Los Pericos that is place where are waiters dressed as Pancho Villa. The place has many delicious Mexican dishes and, also you can hear marimbas and mariachis playing in the background. The cost for a good dish and a refresh drink is approximately $25 dlls
22:00 If you want to enjoy nightlife, we have free tickets (valid for the admission and one drink) for two places:

Is one of the Cancun nightclubs of latest generation. Basic is the only place where you will be able to dance and party under the stars and over the lagoon. Enjoy excellent music including Rock, R&B and Pop.

Is the Number 1 discotheque in Mexico. It's 3-leve stage is just impressive, a true homage to high tech! The City experience includes a never ending range of surprises such as the special effects, the fantastic performances of the professional acrobats, and the shows of the animation staff.
The City has been the host for DJ's such as Tiesto, and Paul van Dyk; as well as rappers like 50 cent, Ludacris, and Fat Joe.

Total budget for this day will be: $381 dlls.
Don’t worry it going to be cheaper next days. (no airplane and van charges)