Apr 17 2010
Endless Action at Grupo Mayan Resorts
Attention sportsmen, water babies and culture seekers – Mexico offers more things to do than you can shake a stick at. Check out these amazing adventuresome and cultural spots near the Grupo Mayan Resorts in Acapulco. If you’re in the market for anything ranging from scuba diving and eco-trips to scoping out Mexico’s pre-Historic vestiges and museums you’ve come to the right place.
The Grupo Mayan Resorts in Acapulco are the perfect vacation spot to find adventure. About an hour from Acapulco is Tehuacalco, a recently discovered archeological zone. This site includes the remains of a ball court, residentaial space and a holy temple. Also close to the Grupo Mayan Resort in Acapulco is the new Jaguar Route. Highlights include the magnificent interiors of Taxco do Alarcón’s 18th century Santa Prisca Church and the opportunity to explore the rock formations and underground river of Cacahuamilpa’s Caves, Latin America’s largest network of caves. Another recommendation along the route is Ixcateopan de Cuauhtémoc, a small town with streets and houses made of Ivory. It is also where the last Aztec Emperor (Cuauhtémoc) was laid to rest.
There are limitless activities to be enjoyed in Mexico’s turquoise colored waters, and scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, parasailing, jet skiing, windsurfing and fishing are never more that a splash away. The ultimate extremist can opt for the thrill of jumping off Acapulco Bay’s scary-high and jagged La Quebrada cliffs.
Eco-adventure seekers will want to visit Acapulco’s Coyuca Lagoon, a fresh water sanctuary teeming with natural beauty. You can even bird watch at Isla de los Pajaros (Bird Island) where you’ll see herons, marabou storks, egrets, penguins – or canoe along the jungle-canopied canals filled with floating water hyacinths.
Also near the Grupo Mayan Resort in Acapulco is Bravo Town. This ecological adventure park offers everything from rafting the River Papagayo’s Class I, II and II-plus rapids and kayaking to bungee jumping and rock climbing.
No one can pack in all the excitement and adventure of the Acapulco area in one trip. Come and stay in the centrally located Grupo Mayan Resort and let their regional specialists tailor your personal itinerary. Come once to beautiful Acapulco and the Grupo Mayan Resort and you will return again and again to immerse yourself in the diversity and intrigue of Mexico.
I can’t wait to go back again. The Grupo Mayan people were warm and hospitable, the facilities were great and the beaches were amazing. Grupo Mayan gets two thumbs up!