If you fully experience Cancun then you will never be bored, apart from the thought of being in paradise with its pristine beaches and the majestic ruins. There are many things to do in Cancun. Take the time to travel and fully discover the old Cancun and its people.
One such place that you can do this at is Akumal; a small native village, full of friendly people and unspoilt beaches. An ideal location for that special holiday away from the crowds and bustle. This is the real Mexico and exists here for you to explore and see the people as they have been for many years untouched by the tourist trade. You can dine here in the restaurants with sandy floors, just off highway 307, and you are surrounded by palm trees and peace. Lots of fishing and swimming to be had here and you can jump off the towering rocks into the pristine clear waters below. More monkeys live here as do turtles; locals sell their wares on the streets of the village. You can almost picture yourself there drifting back in time to a place where time itself doesn’t matter.
More activities can be had at the fishing village of Puerto Morelos, which is a day trip from Cancun and well worth the effort in getting there. Items here are by far cheaper than in the more populated areas and you can bargain with them here and have fun doing it. Go on a trip through the jungle on an ATV or simply go fishing on the beach for blowfish or barracudas. Take in the breathtaking scenery and without the bustle of the crowds that you come to expect in other places. Go horse riding or maybe take an ATV for a burn though the fields around the village. After all the excitement of the day, the villages will cook you a feast fit for a king and make you feel truly welcome and wind down after another busy day.
Maybe take a horse for a ride through the surf, and you can do this by visiting the Rancho Loma Bonita. From here you can take a horse into the ocean and enjoy together the feel of the spray on your faces. Magic comes alive here for those who love to ride horses and go on that special ride you have always wanted to do.
For those who are not horse people, don’t worry, they have ATVs as well and you can take these through their paces around the ranch or you can try both. At the end of the day your hosts will cook for you as you find the end to the day closes with perfection with a sumptuous feast.
Mexico is famous for its bullfights and Cancun is no exception, at Plaza De Toros, which is in downtown Cancun holds daily bullfights in a huge old world building in which Mexican cowboys show you their skills as horsemen; before the matador dazzles you with his skill as he commands the ring from the bull.
You will not go hungry here either as on the side of the Plaza De Toros lay the restaurant Los Indios, being native Mexican and the food is fantastic and priced very well. When you think of Cancun you may come up with imaginings of white sandy beaches, clear waters and jungle temples, there are other aspects to exploring this wondrous place and they are well worth seeking out. The older Mexico is here and you must take the time to at least sample some of it and meet its people and mingle with them, learning some of its culture and heritage and allowing the people to touch your lives.
Puerto Morelos is a great destination. The people are hospitable and really friendly. This is definitely a great place to go to when you head to Cancun.