The Maya called them dzonots (sacred wells). The Spanish — mangling the Mayan name — called them cenotes. We call them unsurpassable swimming holes. The Yucatán peninsula, where most of Mexico's ...

Akumal is a coastal resort town on the Yucatan Peninsula known for its white-sand beaches, sparkling water and stunning coral reefs. It is also rich in marine life, including sea turtles. The area is ...

Halfway between Playa del Carmen and Tulum in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo is a turnoff from the highway that heads toward the beaches of Akumal. The town, known for its ring of sugar-sand ...

With kids out of school for summer vacation it’s time to swap bustling city life for tropical views and rolling ocean waves. Families looking for sunny adventures will love exploring the Riviera Maya, ...