5 Must Do Adventures in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is famous for Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Tulum, world-famous destinations attracting millions of visitors each year with their picture-perfect beaches and high-class resorts. But since we came to Mexico for it’s nature and culture, we were looking for adventures off-the-beaten-path in Yucatan. Today, we’d like to share our top 5 experiences with you. 01:09 Punta Laguna – head into the jungle with a local, Mayan guide, observe spider monkeys in the wild, kayak and zipline over a lively lagoon, spot some caimans and let them lower you into a hidden underground cenote. 02:43 Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve – known for it’s natural beauty and sustainable tourism, the reserve contains a beautiful stretch of beach with a off-shore coral reef and lively mangroves where you can spot birds, caymans and manatees. 03:18 Bacalar – not a big secret anymore, but the „Lagoon of Seven Colors“ with crystal clear water in all shades of blue is still worth a visit. Rent a kayak and paddle out to the „Canal de los Piratas“ 03:40 Calakmul – one of the largest and most powerful ancient Maya ruins, nestled in the middle of a lush rain forest. Find yourself surrounded by wild animals while hiking through the widespread historical site and climb the highest structures for a spectacular view04:47 Ek Balam – a great alternative to Calakmul is Ek Balam, a Mayan site much more accessible and still less visited than most other ruins in the area 04:56 Cenotes – the natural highlight of the Pensinsula are around 3.000 sinkholes filled with fresh water. They’re an important habitat for plants and animals, considered as the entrance of the Mayan underworld and a perfect place to explore above and below the water surface. Find cliff jumps, rope swings (San Lorenzo Oxman Cenote) and spectacular places for snorkeling and scuba diving (Casa, Carwash, Dos Ojos, …). If you’re interested in scuba diving the Cenotes or with the bull sharks living close to Playa del Carmen’s coast, check out our previous videos! Have you been to the Yucatan Peninsula? Which were your favorite destinations there? Did you enjoy the cities, or prefer the natural surroundings as well? Share your experiences with us in the comments! Stay Curious, Doris & Matthias #offthebeatentrack #visitmexico #visityucatan FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY * 🐻   / bugsandbears   🐻   / bugsbears   CAMERA & EDIT * Matthias Jungwirth & Doris Wimmer 👨🏻   / matthiasjungwirth   👩🏼   / outdooris_   MUSIC * Climbing Mountains by Rex Banner (Artlist) New World by Ian Post (Artlist) Endless Horizons by Ian Post (Artlist) Amaze by Uppeach (Artlist) Deep Dark Jungle by Rhythm Scott (Artlist) Reel by ANBR (Artlist) EQUIPMENT * 📷 Sony A7 RIII: http://bit.ly/2Dzy65I (Main Camera) 📷 Sony FE 24–105 mm F4 G: http://amzn.to/2pl2lbr (Main Lens) 📷 Sony FE 16–35mm F4: http://amzn.to/2IxYMaE (Wide Angle Lens) 📷 Sony FE 70–300mm F4.5-5.6 G: http://amzn.to/2pjssQO (Tele Lens) 🚁 DJI Mavic Air: http://amzn.to/2DzLh6K (Drone) 💦 GoPro Hero 6 Black: http://amzn.to/2pji6R3 (Underwater Camera) 💦 GoPro Super Suit Dive Housing: http://amzn.to/2DyN781 (Underwater Housing) 🔭 Rollei Compact Traveler 1 Carbon: http://amzn.to/2G4Gf7L (Tripod) 🎥 Zhiyun Crane V2: http://amzn.to/2GCD4C3 (Stabilizer) 💾 Lacie 4 TB Hard Drive: http://amzn.to/2FYtvzd (for Backups) 🎙 Rode VideoMicro: http://amzn.to/2DzDUvZ (Microphone) When you are convinced by any of the above-mentioned camera gear, feel free to use one of the links. You get the regular Amazon price and we receive a small percentage from that – this helps to support and continue our work. Thank you!