Circuito de Riviera Maya Cancun y Guadalajara Mexico

About the destination: The Riviera Maya is a tourist and resort area in Mexico. It spans the coastal Highway along the Caribbean coast of the state of Quintana Roo, situated on the eastern part of the Yucatán Peninsula. Historically, this district began at the city of Playa del Carmen and ended at the village of Tulum. Areas targeted for urban development include the towns and villages of: Puerto Morelos, the Riviera Maya, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal, Chemuyil, and Tulum. A key attraction throughout the Riviera Maya are coastal and reef water activities that rely on the coastal waters and the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, which starts near Cancun and extends along the entire length of the Riviera Maya, continuing south to Guatemala. This barrier reef system is the second longest in the world. Activities at the most frequented locations include jet-skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming in cenotes, swimming with dolphins, zip-lining, horseback riding, sailing, and guided jungle tours. Archaeology is also a major tourist attraction in the area, including the popular archaeological sites managed by the National Institute of Archaeology such as Tulum on the coast, and Chichen Itza and Coba located some distance inland.

About the destination: Guadalajara is the capital city of the central state of Jalisco in Mexico. It's also the second largest city in the country and is considered a colonial city, although much of its architecture is from the independence period. The city is renowned as the birthplace of the famous Mariachis, and it is the ideal location to discover some of the finest traditional Mexican handmade items. The town of Tequila is just a short distance away, and is a must-see when visiting Guadalajara, to sample and learn about the globally renowned Mexican drink, Tequila. The historic city is a magical place filled with traditional architecture and art, alongside trendy shops and restaurants. One of Guadalajara's greatest artistic treasures are the impressive frescos by José Clemente Orozco, located in the Palacio de Gobierno, the Instituto de Cabanas, and inside the Cathedral. The Cathedral, one of Guadalajara's main symbols, is a striking blend of architectural styles, with the lower parts dating back to as early as 1571. There is a spacious plaza area in front of it, perfect for resting. Often referred to as the pearl of the west, Guadalajara is a large and captivating city with a beautiful and intriguing contrast of the historic and the modern. It is the perfect destination for tourists seeking to visit a festive and traditional Mexican city that offers all the luxuries and scale of a large city, without losing the traditional Mexican touch.