Riviera Maya, Mexico Authentic Retreat April 22nd - 29th 2017
MEXICO IS CALLING
Come discover the clear Caribbean waters and white sand beaches of Mexico and feel what it feels like to live in the little fishing village of Puerto Morelos. Yes, adventure awaits with the Great Mayan Reef, sacred entrances to secret underground rivers, and hidden ruins in the jungle. But more importantly, connection is calling you. Come connect. With yourself, with friends, with the sea, and the air, and the present...
On this journey you will make friends--with the locals, with the indigenous people, with long time expats, and with adventurers like yourself. You will share traditional Mayan and Mexican meals. And yes, you will ignite your adventurous side by exploring Mayan ruins hidden in the jungle, dive into authentic culture, practice your photography skills, submerge yourself in crystal clear lagoons, climb the second tallest Mayan pyramid in the Americas, soak in a sacred cenote, and bargain with the locals for hand-made pottery, baskets, Mexican silver and jade, and woven treasures that artisans have been creating for centuries.
Unlike your average vacation tour, our focus is on the authentic world...the connections with the people...and the magic that still dances through generations of stories and traditions. Step away from the hectic tourist spots and adventure like a true local for a first-hand experience at life in the Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Because after all, it really isn't about seeing all the attractions. Its about beginning to understand a way of life you may have never encountered before. Its about letting go of your agenda and your pre-conceived ideas and really seeing what's in front of you. And by doing that, to connect with a beauty you might not have expected.
Where IS Puerto Morelos?
Just 20 minutes south of the Cancun International Airport and easily accessible down route 307, you will find the quaint fishing village of PUERTO MORELOS, locally known as Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville.
Its is considered the gateway to the RIVIERA MAYA, a stretch of white sand beaches, nature reserves, Mayan ruins, and cenotes that goes all the way down the coast to TULUM.
YES! Puerto Morelos is on the CARIBBEAN! The warm Caribbean Sea is always inviting and the Mesoamerican Reef, the second longest reef in the world, is just off shore. There you will find vibrant corals, sea turtles, rays, and brilliantly colored fish dancing just beneath the surface of some of the clearest water in the world.
MAKE SURE you click on the link to see the VIRTUAL TOUR. And when you do, make sure to click on the little zip-line guys for some scenery you won't soon forget!
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience life in a fishing village with white sand beaches, authentic food, arts and crafts shopping, and welcoming cafés. You'll be sure to make friends with both the expats and the locals.
- Explore ancient Mayan ruins in the jungles and (if you dare) scale the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan, all 120 steps!
- Snorkel in a sculpture garden lagoon where fresh water from the underground rivers meets the sea and a myriad of brightly colored Caribbean fish beckon you to explore.... just. a. little. further!
- Practice your photography skills (no experience needed) under the guidance of Michael Maurus, a professional photographer who will show you how to connect with the people and capture the heart of the culture. You can use anything from your super fancy camera or your smart phone!
- Enjoy authentic Mayan food cooked by lovely local people in the traditional way!
- Go on a boat excursion in the Sian Ka'an Biosphere, a remote natural preserve where you can see crocodiles, manatees, colorful fish, and exotic birds, and even lost Mayan ruins!
- Soak (and swim) in the sacred waters of an all natural cenote--a water filled entrance to the vast cave system that hides under the Yucatan Peninsula and is considered to be an entrance to Xibalba, the Mayan underworld!
- Explore Vallodid, a beautiful Pueblo Magico with colorful historic buildings, beautiful architecture, and great shopping.
- Swim in the warm Caribbean and relax on a practically deserted beach while feasting on delicious fish or lobster caught that morning and cooked over an open fire!
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