We had chosen Cancun for the end of our Yukatan round trip, because there are some very good and cheap flights to the USA and on the other hand we just wanted to relax 2 1/2 days in an all-inclusive resort and not have to worry about anything 🙂
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North America geographically includes Greenland (which is autonomously owned by Denmark), Canada, the USA and Mexico. The largest metropolitan areas include New York City, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Toronto. North and Central America extends across all four climate zones of the world: in the north the continent reaches as far as the Arctic Circle and in the south as far as the tropics.
Cancun – Wreck Diving in the Caribbean with Aquaworld (Mexico)
Since this had not worked with the diving in Belize due to health reasons, we wanted to do 2 more dives in Cancun. Our NYX Hotel Cancun recommended the diving center Marina Aquaworld, which had 2 dive sites to allocate for the next trip.
» Read the full blog postThe Mayan site Tulum & Snorkeling with turtles (Mexico)
Today we made our way to our last Mayan site of our Yucaatan tour early in the morning. The ruins of Tulum can be found directly on the beautiful Caribbean beach of the Riviera Maya.
» Read the full blog postCenote Samula – The Underwater Cave in Valladolid (Mexico)
After visiting the Mayan site Chichen Itza in the morning we drove back to our hotel, checked out and after that our journey continued to the east. Our current destination is the city of Tulum on the Gulf Coast of Mexico.
» Read the full blog postChichen Itza – The ruins of the Mayan site on Yucatan (Mexico)
Today we drove to the Mayan site Chichen Itza, certainly the most famous ruin on the Yucatan Peninsula, shortly after the opening.
» Read the full blog postThe city of Merida & the flamingos of Celestun (Mexico)
Today we had planned two ventures: on the one hand we wanted to look a little in the morning at the center of Merida and in the afternoon we wanted to go to Celestun on the Gulf of Mexico, because there is a lagoon with thousands of Cuban flamingos here 🙂
» Read the full blog postThe Mayan Ruins of Edzna & Uxmal on Yucatan (Mexico)
Today we had two other Mayan ruins on our agenda: Edzna and Uxmal.
» Read the full blog postThe Mayan ruins Of Kohunlich & the Old Town of Campeche (Mexico)
On our tour through Yucatan, we are especially looking forward to getting to know some of the most famous Mayan ruins of Mexico. These definitely include Chichén Itza, Uxmal, Tulum and Edzna – but today we start with the slightly lesser-known Mayan town of Kohunlich and a subsequent visit to the old town of Campeche.
» Read the full blog postBy ferry from San Pedro (Belize) to Chetumal (Mexico)
Today we took the sea from San Petro in Belize to Chetumal in Mexico.
» Read the full blog postOrlando & Swimming with Manatees in Crystal River (USA)
Since our flight from Reykjavik took off rather late, we only had one hour to get to the US in Boston before our connecting flight continued to Orlando. As every time, immigration officials asked a number of questions, including when we will return to Germany. When we answered that we were going on a 6-month world tour, we were told with big eyes and the statement “You must be a millionaire. I’m jealous.” looked at. Then there was a “Have …
» Read the full blog postMiami – Wynwood Walls & Jetski in Biscayne Bay (USA)
After our adventures in Orlando and Crystal River,we went over Marco Island and the Tamiami Trail to Miami. Here we spent 2 nights.
» Read the full blog postCrystal River – Swimming with Manatees in Kings Bay (USA)
One of our absolute highlights in Florida is to swim with the Manatees in Crytal River. Manattes, or round-tailed sea cows, manatees or dugongs, are absolutely peaceful creatures that may look a bit weird, but are simply worth 🙂 Unfortunately, they are endangered species, and they enjoy special protection in Florida and it is forbidden to swim or interact with manatees almost everywhere. However, there is one place where swimming with the Manatees is officially allowed: Kings Bay on the …
» Read the full blog postOrlando – Wild Willys Airboat Tours at Lake Tohopekaliga (USA)
If you are in Florida, a ride on an airboat must not be missing. These airboat tours can be done in many places in Florida, also here near Orlando. At Lake Tohopekaliga you can make a great trip to the lake with “Wild Willys Airboat Tours” and watch aligators, bald eagles, turtles, birds and many other animals. And in the end you even have the opportunity to hold one of the little baby 🙂
» Read the full blog postOrlando – Swim with dolphins at Discovery Cove Water Park (USA)
If you’re in Orlando, visiting theme parks is just part of it 🙂 One of the most extraordinary parks is certainly discovery cove, a water park modelled on a tropical island. It is the third theme park of the SeaWorld group in Orlando, along with SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica.
» Read the full blog postOrlando – Sea World amusement park with Dolphin Cove (USA)
As the first amusement park in Orlando, we wanted to visit Sea World. Opened in 1973, Sea World Orlando is one of the city’s most famous attractions. The park is a mix of dolphinarium (with sea lions, polar bears, manatees, penguins, dolphins and whales) and amusement park with rides & shows. Our detailed travel report to the Sea World theme park will follow. But we have already uploaded some pictures of this trip.
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