The package to go to Chichen Itza typically includes: a visit to the ruins themselves, a guide (who will speak Spanish, French, or English, so it's a good idea to speak one of thouse), a visit to a colonial town whose name I've forgotten, and to an enormous Cenote (or cave with freshwater) that amounts to the most awesome swimming pool I' ...
Updated: Jul 10, 2008 10:42am PST
We rented a condo on the northern side of the mall that is Playa Del Carmen. I highly recommend this kind of setup; two-bedrooms, two-baths, and it's definitely nicer than where I live at home. And oh yeah, a rooftop jacuzzi.
Updated: Jul 10, 2008 12:49pm PST
These are various sunsets and sunrises. I did, in fact, wake up to see the sunrise once-- and it was spectacular.
Updated: Jul 10, 2008 12:53pm PST
On our first night in, we decided to head to the beach to mess around on the sand, and then to one of the myriad tourist restaurants.
Updated: Jul 10, 2008 10:10am PST