I once did a university archeology tour. I got my friend's timeshare then called up the company doing university archeology tours and bought the archeology part but not the students staying at hostels part. 10 days of amazing shit. Spent 1 day at Tulum and got to go inside the different ruins, spent 2 days at Chichen Itza and got to go inside the main pyramid and got to climb it at sunrise, sunset, and during the day. Seeing sunrise and sunset from the top of the pyramid is unreal. Then spent 4 days at Coba digging and shifting dirt. Hard work but I loved every minute of it. We actually dug up one of these. I was 10 years older than everyone but all the college girls would come to our timeshare instead of going back to the hostel. It was the greatest vacation of my life. I love that shit. And I guess I have 4 credits now at Ohio State.
When we go in May we want to spend a few nights here. https://www.traveltomtom.net/destinations/north-america/mexico/travel-to-valladolid-mexico-tips It's nice to get away from you ugly American tequila drinkers and see some real culture.
Cozumel is really cheap right now because no cruise ships are stopping there but it really puts a crimp in day trips to the mainline to see the different ruins. The ferries are only running when half full, no real set schedule.
I think Cuba would be awesome for that reason..hope it opens up again...outdoor music all over the place
It's open if you fly from Cancun. Right now because of Covid there is a 8 day isolation when you get there. If they waive that before May I'll be going to see where my dad was born.
Real culture on a tour geared towards American tourists. I think my parents did that on some religious bus tour through mexico. Foo, you're staying at the Riu palace, its like 80% white trash up in those spots.
I've heard bad things about the Americans that have gone to Cuba. Missed expectations. Shit is unorganized, internet is hard to get, accommodations aren't to western standards, the food isn't that good.
Yes, but it's clean and easy to hang beachside and get free drinks. Looking at one day exploring ruins, one day hanging at the resort, one day ruins, one day beach, one day scuba diving cenotes, one day resort. Got to pace myself.
Yeah, volume is probably lower anyway, so it should be all good. Look up recent Youtube videos on it.
the two couples I know that went (separately) absolutely loved it and had a blast. Internet connection was the sole complaint from both.
We're looking at the Riu's in Playa Del Carmen, not Cancun. Cancun is like Vegas on the Ocean. I like the vibe of 5th avenue in Playa.
