![]() If you prefer something a little less adventurous, consider a Mexican craft beer tasting. These delicacies are served with onion and cilantro on either a flour or corn tortilla, with a selection of three hot sauces. If you’re interested in a one-of-a-kind, daring experience, ask the concierge to arrange an "Insect Degustation.” You’ll sample four classic, edible insects popular with locals: Chapulines (diced grasshoppers), Hormigas Chicatanas (leaf cutter ants), Chinicuiles (maguey worms) and Escamoles (ant eggs). During your stay at Fairmont Mayakoba, take the opportunity to sample traditional Mayan cuisine and more modern regional cooking. The flavors of the Yucatán have been influenced by many different cultures. Along the way, the Tatich recount fascinating Mayan legends. ![]() ![]() You’ll have the option of tours by foot along the trails, or by boat to explore local wildlife habitats. If you're an early riser, head down to the main landing for a nature tour. Learn about this special ecosystem, including the flora and fauna of the surrounding jungle and lagoons. Opt for the 40-minute canal tour, where your Tatich (Mayan for “guide”) leads you through the resort's private canals. If you don’t feel like venturing out, an adventure awaits right outside your casita. From late May through late September, this area is home to whale sharks. Your guide will take you to deep water, where you can snorkel in pairs with these giants of the sea. The island is an hour and a half away from the resort and then a ferry boat from the island takes another 25 minutes. These docile fish can reach more than 40 feet in length and mate in the waters near Isla Holbox. The world's largest fish, the giant whale shark, calls the waters off the Yucatán Peninsula home. This is a unique experience in a place untouched by urbanization and undisturbed by mass tourism." Trek through the rainforest to explore an ancient Mayan temple, snorkel the world's second largest coral reef, paddle the lagoons or explore the mystical cenotes, or underwater caves.ĭaniela Daniel, the resort's public relations manager, describes the experience: "Visitors' senses will be awakened to completely new sensations, as they walk across ancient and modern Mayan communities or snorkel past the coral reef. With so much land to explore, a personalized, guided tour is just the ticket. ![]() Hundreds of bird species and a variety of wildlife, from manatees and turtles to spider monkeys, jaguars and toucans, call the reserve home. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, about 2.5 hours south of the resort, covers more than 1 million acres. ![]() This tropical paradise includes mangrove jungles, lagoons, pristine shores and miles of canals, earning it the nickname, “Venice of the Caribbean.” A visit to Mayakoba offers the opportunity to explore this fragile ecosystem in tandem with local Mayan culture.ĭuring your stay, the Fairmont Mayakoba concierge can arrange a visit to Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. Hugging the shores of the Caribbean Sea, amidst a tropical rainforest, the AAA Five Diamond Fairmont Mayakoba is about 40 miles south of Cancun in Mexico's Riviera Maya. ![]()
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