DK Travel : Cancún and the Yucatán : Outdoor

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Loltún Caves

An astonishing cave system not far from the Puuc cities, with the longest history of human habitation in the Yucatán. Chambers are full of bizarre rock formations, strange airflows and relics of their Mayan occupants (see also A Day in the Puuc Hills).
Manchones, Isla Mujeres

A fascinatingly varied reef, 1 km (half a mile) long, but only 10 m (30 ft) deep for much of it. The Sac Bajo area, just off the lagoon south of Isla Town, is excellent for snorkeling, and there are spectacular reefs farther from the island (seeIsla Mujeres).
Market, Izamal

Izamal’s market, just below the monastery, is a lively mix of souvenirs, handicrafts, and busy little cafés.
Market, Tizimín

Not a place to find souvenirs but a real, bustling country town market, with spectacular fruit and produce and household goods.
Media Luna Bay, Akumal

As the name suggests, “Half Moon Bay” is an exquisite, near-perfect crescent of brilliant white sand and calm sea. The atmosphere is just as tranquil: around it there are condos and villas, and at the north end is the lovely YalKu lagoon (see Laguna Yal-Ku, Akumal).
North Beach, Tulum

The beaches at the north end of Tulum are the favorites for anyone who wants to hang out and get to know people in the bargain-basement cabañas . They also have the best view of the ruins (see Tulum Ruins).
Paamul

A curving white sand bay with a likable beach bar and cabañas (see Cabañas María del Mar, Isla Mujeres). With over 2 km (1 mile) of beach, the camp site doesn’t obstruct the view, and the sands are never crowded.
Palancar, Cozumel

An extraordinary coral mountain riven with giant canyons that seem to fall straight from the surface to the invisible depths of the ocean. Nearby, the Yucab and El Cedral reefs are also famous for their colonies of moray eels and groupers, and tree-like coral heads (see Cozumel).
Paraíso, Cozumel

Cozumel offers the greatest extent and variety of reefs for snorkelers and divers of every level of experience, and visibility is ideal. Paraíso and nearby Chankanaab are “must-sees”, with parrot fish, silver shoals of snappers and strangely shaped coral just below the surface (see Cozumel).
Parasailing

Soar above Cancún with the “Skyrider” from Aqua World (see Aqua World, Cancún). More basic parasailing operations are found along Cancún beach and at Playa del Carmen.