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Tulum is the first stop, of course, and for many people their main destination. From Tulum you can take day trips or short overnighters to Sian Ka’an Reserve and Cobá archaeological site, both fascinating.
To venture any farther south you’ll probably want a rental car, as bus service grows infrequent. Mahahual and Xcalak are certainly worth savoring; despite their isolation, there’s plenty to do in both, including snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and fishing.
Laguna Bacalar is worth a day or possibly two, to take a boat trip on the Caribbean-like water, swim in Cenote Azul, and visit the surprisingly good history museum in town.
Chetumal is a logical stopover for those headed west toward the Río Bec region or crossing into Belize, and it has a superb Maya museum.
© Gary Chandler & Liza Prado from Moon Yucatán Peninsula, 9th edition
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