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Would you like to take a tour in the Riviera Maya that recreates one of the great traditions of the nations’s capital? Mexico City has an area filled with canals that turned into a park, where families and friends rent out boasts and float down the canals. Often they will find themselves passing other boats filled […]
Gate48 is located near the town of Akumal, which is home to the subject of today’s blog: the Yal Ku Lagoon. This place is an inlet from the ocean where salt and fresh water mix, and is a renowned snorkeling spot. Located amidst a gorgeous environment this place is home to sea turtles, tropical fish […]
In today’s blog we are going to tell you about Punta Sur, the largest ecological reserve on the island of Cozumel. Located 21km south of San Miguel de Cozumel, the place is easily accessible by car or scooter. In Punta Sur you will find many natural habitats such as mangrove swamps and jungles with an […]
Where can you go in the Riviera Maya to see dolphins, crocodiles, turtles, and manatees in the wild, living in their natural environment? In today’s blog we are going to tell you about the wonders and uniqueness of the natural paradise of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. This is a place that you simply must […]
In today’s blog we are going to tell you about one of the region’s hidden gems: Bacalar, one of Mexico’s Pueblos Mágicos (Magical Town). It is a 2 hour and 41 minute drive south from Gate48, but despite the distance is highly recommended as a trip worth making while visiting in the Riviera Maya. Origin […]
Today on April 20, Cancun celebrates forty eight years since its founding in 1970. In today’s blog we are going to look at the history of this world class tourist city, which began life as an elite destination famous for its virgin white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. Birth of Cancun Cancun began […]
Tulum is a 25 minute drive from Gate48 and filled with many fun things to. In today’s blog we will look at several places where you can go that are unique to this beautiful paradise of the Riviera Maya. Mayan Ruins The Ek’ Balam archaeological site is not as well known than the other Mayan […]
In this month’s feature blog we are going to look at one of the most amazing natural features of the Yucatan: cenotes. These amazing natural sinkholes are in great abundance all across the peninsula, opening up a vast subterranean world below. Gate48 is located near many great cenotes which are only a short drive away, […]
One of the most amazing species found in the Riviera Maya is the sea turtle. There are eight existing sea turtle species, four of which nest right here in the state of Quintana Roo. The word Akumal comes from the Maya, meaning “Place of the Turtles.” And it got its name for very obvious reasons: […]
Once you’ve arrived and checked in at Gate48, I’m sure you will be excited to begin your adventure by checking out the famous beaches of the Riviera Maya. But with a coastline that stretches from Tulum to Puerto Morelos, where do you begin? Luckily for you we have put together a list of our 5 […]
