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Cenote Cristalino is about 25km south of Playa Del Carmen, and is built up to handle crowds. The cenote is surface level, although a portion of it leaves the mangrove jungle and heads beneath the limestone shelf, a nice contrast between open swimming and feeling as if you are in a cave. There is a 3 meter tall jumping platform, and benches around and half-submerged in the water for spectators. ...

The lagoon, reachable from a short walk along dirt and plank walkways from the parking area, consists of a couple wooden decks with docks stretching into the colorful waters. In the center of the lagoon contains an underwater cave that sinks to a depth believed to be about 80 meters. This gives the lagoon a dark blue color, while the fringes are a light emerald tone. While the shallow parts sin...

With the shallow depth and the clarity of the water, this cenote is popular for snorkeling and is a location for easy dives, with the depth extending to about 8 meters. There is a jumping platform at the edge of the limestone shelf, along with benches and chairs set out on the terraces that surround the cenote. Life jackets are available at no cost at the cenote. Snorkel equipment is available ...

The cenote is in a limestone depression, with the stone walls surrounding the water. There is a ledge to jump from, and a deck at water level to climb in from. The cenote is a popular spot for divers because of the water's clarity and depth stretching further than 60 meters below the surface. There are some stalactites, but the area of interest for divers is a conical mound of sulfate formed b...

Cenote Car Wash, known locally as Cenote Aktun-Ha, received its name for a time when area cab drivers would park adjacent to the pool to wash their cars. Those times are past, and the cenote today remains under the ownership of a friendly family.  Cenote Car Wash is probably the most reasonably-priced in the area, and certified divers often visit to descend to its 16 meter depths to check out t...

Looking for an unforgettable swim in the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula? Cenote Agua Dulce, located near Valladolid, Mexico, offers a serene and stunning natural escape perfect for travelers seeking a refreshing dip in one of the region’s best-kept secrets. What Makes Cenote Agua Dulce Special? Cenote Agua Dulce is an enclosed cenote with crystal-clear turquoise waters set inside a ...

The cenote requires climbing down wooden stairs to the water level. Platforms for jumping and equipment such as life jackets for rent are also available, as is a short zip line, where you can glide over the water before dropping in from about 10 feet up. Lockers are available for those bringing their own lock. The area also has a small restaurant, a shaded hammock area, several palapas where gu...

Nevertheless, Harmony Glamping Tulum appeals to all, combining large furnished tent glamping options with suites for those who prefer a more comfortably luxurious lodging arrangement. The accommodations also include a restaurant and yoga classes, which are open to the public as well as hotel guests. Lying about a block off of the main street, Harmony Glamping benefits from being a short walk or...

The ghost town of Candelaria lies in rural Nevada, where desolate two-lane highways give way to even quieter roads of broken up pavement. Once a booming silver town, Candelaria's isolated location is somewhat to blame for it having become the empty unpopulated place it is today. Originally settled by miners during the time of the Civil War, the boomtown became a thriving place of about 3000 pe...

During a boom in gold mining around the towns of Tonopah and Goldfield, Nevada, a mining town called Silver Peak was established about 25 miles west of Goldfield. Land speculators purchased much of the area surrounding Silver Peak, and when the Pittsburg-Silver Peak Gold Mining Company sought a site to build their large stamp mill, costly land prices led them to look a couple miles north where ...

Upon entering the Punta Laguna Reserve, which lies 20 kilometers north of the Coba traffic roundabout, visitors are given two options. Simple admission grants access to swimming in the large lagoon, walking the trails, and visiting the small museum that explains the species of plants and animals that can be found in the area. Optional add-ons include a knowledgeable trail guide, canoe rentals, ...

Located between Chiang Mai and Doi Inthanon National Park, about a 1 hour 15 minute drive from both, Spicy Villa Eco-Lodge offers lodging in private or family-bungalows; private bungalows have a private deck while family bungalows share a porch and balcony. All bungalows have solar power with outlets in the room, mosquito net-covered beds, and an adjoined indoor bathroom with shower and flush t...

The swimming area is nestled between limestone cliffs and lush jungle, with clear turquoise waters. A small changing room and a few tables and deck are about the only developments around this beautiful swimming hole. The cenote is a popular diving spot, having access into the limestone cave system beneath the surface. There is a rope swing and ledges where swimmers can jump into the water below...

The hike up to the Historic Stateline Fire Lookout above Lake Tahoe's Crystal Bay area is somewhat of a misnomer, as the fire lookout no longer exists. Instead, the path, which follows a paved forest road, up to the site where the tower once stood will bring hikers to a panoramic viewpoint that looks out over wide swaths of the northern Tahoe lakeshores. Start off by parking in a neighborhood t...

With a central location, Wachirathan Waterfall has a large parking lot surrounded by restaurants and vendors. Visitors can walk up a short paved trail to see the towering falls. Standing about 40 meters in height, Wachirathan rushes into the river below, throwing out a thick sheet of mist into the jungle surrounding it. There is a main viewing area which most visitors stick to, though there is ...

Cenote Cristal, along with Cenote Escondido located directly across the street, share ownership and visitors can opt to pay for admission to either at the parking area for Cenote Cristal, or buy admission to both at a discounted rate. The crystalline water is blue and epically clear, and small swimming area is set in the jungle, surrounded by picturesque trees. There are several different acce...

The first detail visitors should know are that there are multiple similar spellings of Haui Sai Lueang Falls, even on the signs standing at the falls. However they are accessed from an isolated parking area where Haui Sai Lueang and Mae Pan waterfalls are the only nearby areas of interest. Lying about .33km walk up an easy stone trail, Huai Sai Lueang falls is a tall dramatic fall over a cliff ...

Visitors park at the trailhead, then walk .5km down a single track trail that climbs and drops constantly before eventually scrambling over a few boulders to reach the viewpoint of the falls. With the humid and wet conditions of the area, much of the trail can be muddy, while the scrambling can be slippery. The falls themselves sit beside a grassy hillside where visitors can stare in awe at the...

Although falling under national park jurisdiction, the entrance is just outside of the park gate, and so Mae Klang has its own small gate where visitors can show their park entrance pass or purchase one (tickets purchased here are good for entry to all other Doi Inthanon National Park areas as well). There are scenic areas and picnic benches covered by shade trees along the riverbank below, but...

Sirithan Waterfall consists of a small undeveloped parking area with a 150 meter plank walkway leading to a platform that looks out at the falls from a short distance. The only amenities available at the falls are a picnic table and trash can at the parking lot and a couple benches along the path.  The falls drop a total of about 40 meters into the river below. There is no actual access to the ...

Reaching Mae Ya Waterfall requires a drive. There is a separate national park entrance gate along the road where visitors can show their park tickets or purchase tickets that also grant entrance to the rest of the park. A parking lot at the road's end has a few snack and food vendors. From here, visitors hike 600 meters up a paved road, before following a dirt track to the bottom of the falls. ...

While there is not much development to the cenote beyond an entrance booth and a short tiled path leading to the cenote, it's a great visit for the more adventurous crowd. Cenote Calavera consists of three holes that visitors can jump into: the large opening, and two smaller holes. About 3m below the limestone shelf is a pool of magnificent blue water. This is also a popular dive spot, and the...

Access points to the cenote are limited to a couple lodging establishments along its banks, and each operates in a similar fashion of charging a small admission fee while offering free access to guests. Mangroves line the edges, and visitors can rent canoes or kayaks and head out onto the water. With the dense jungle environment here, there is not really room to lay out anywhere beside the ceno...

Despite lying away from the more popular tourist clusters of Tulum-area cenotes, Corazon del Paraiso has modern facilities, a photogenic setting, and seems to be a favorite amongst locals. There are multiple decks, shaded chairs, and platforms for laying out on, as well as drinks and snack for sale.  The water is clear blue, and lined with swimmers and sunbathers. A jumping platform lets guests...