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14 January 2011 • Travel time: with 03 November 2010 on 30 November 2010
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Travel period from November 3 to November 30. With photos. In two parts.

I suppose this section may include people who have almost no information about Mexico.

As far as I understand, the difference between Mexico and neighboring countries in a large number of monuments of ancient civilizations. Hundreds of them. (First place in both Americas according to UNESCO).

There were several ancient civilizations in Mexico - Teoteuacan, Olmec, Maya, Toltec, Zapotec, Aztec and others.

Mexico's colonial past is also represented in many cities. There are more than 50 national nature parks in the country.

It is possible to visit the Caribbean coast and the Pacific Ocean.

I'm not only interested in beach holidays, so I chose Mexico. "Rolled versions" of Cuba and the Dominican Republic were considered. But I left these countries for the future, because, judging by the reviews, the least you can see. (This mainly applies to the Dominican Republic).


Mexico City (Anthropological Museum, museums: Frida Kahlo, Trotsky, ToraLatinamerican Tower, Basilica of Guadeloupe, Socalo, Teoteuacan)

-Oaxaca (Monte Alban, Mitla, springs of Hierve del Aqua).

--San Cristobal (Sumidero Canyon, Chamula, Montebello Lagoon, Waterfalls: Chiflon, Aqua-Azul, Misol Ha)

-Palenke (+ Yashchilan, Bonampak).

- Merida (Celestun, Uxmal, Kaba).

-Chichen Itza + Cenote "Ik-Kiel" + Balancache Cave.

--Tulum beaches + Tulum ruins.

-Playa Del Carmen (Down Town + AllegroPlaicar District + Isla Cozumel Island).

Cancun - Isla Mujeres - public beach + snorkeling + excursion to the reservation El Garrafon ("all inclusive") on the island of Isla Mujeres, Indian Baths Temascal, tour show pirate "Captain Hook", Cenote: "7 Bocas ", " Verde Lucero ", " Chilam Balam ").

-Guadalajara (Center).

-Puerto Vallarta (Pacific Ocean. Beaches + excursion to the Gulf of Elapa).

-Toluca, Shitaquaro (butterfly reserve).

-Amekameka (Cortes Way (between volcanoes)).

This was my first trip without travel agencies, and my second long trip (previously in Indonesia - but with a travel agency)

My knowledge of English is very mediocre.

Knowledge of Spanish was limited to the phrases: "Where is" (donde esta), "I love you" (Ti Chiero), "my heart" (mi corazon), "beautiful girl" (tormenting bonita) - oddly enough - these are phrases helped a lot.

Of course, to make visiting historical places and museums interesting, it is desirable to get acquainted with the peculiarities of civilizations and history at home. Because even an English-speaking guide may not be there. It is advisable to bring a good guide.

For example, Dorling Kindersley.

Many "civilized" tourists wondered - how did I survive without knowledge of Spanish and almost without knowledge of English?

It's easy, thanks to the sensitivity of Mexicans.

At the end of the report I will try to give advice - how to travel without knowledge of Spanish and the minimum set of Spanish words and expressions necessary for life. There will also be topics on power and mobile communications in Mexico, mosquitoes and more. Mexico City metro scheme.


The month of November was chosen for the trip because of Thomas Cook's guidebook. It said that before November - the season of rain and hurricanes, and from mid-December, soaring prices for everything - due to the influx of tourists, through Christmas and all sorts of holidays.

It's not just about prices, but also about the possible lack of seats, such as buses. And this would lead to the need for prior strict planning and booking. In the case of pre-booking vehicles and hotels for such a long route, a single failure could lead to irreparable consequences.

And yes - I did not book anything except the first two nights in Mexico City.

And I've never had a problem - because November is not a "high season".

In general, Thomas Cook's guidebook says that the best time to visit Mexico is from November to May. (minus the vacation period from mid-December to late January).

All the hotels where I stayed, I can recommend to unpretentious tourists. They are all modest. But all hotels have showers and toilets in the room. There is no safe and electric kettle.

Prices average $ 25. day. (In Amekamek - $ 10, in Puerto Vallarta - $ 40)

One did not really want to go, so since August, vigorous attempts have been made to find companions.

But there were units. Many claimed several countries, and as a result they chose a country easier (closer or cheaper). Some could only on other dates.

I wanted travelers from Ukraine or Dnipropetrovsk.

But few people in Ukraine travel to countries like Mexico. At least because the official average salary in Ukraine is 210 dollars.

There is also cheap Egypt. Price $ 370 per week in a normal five-star hotel with a flight. And here pellets only - 1280 dollars!

Two pairs of companions from Russia were found on the Internet. Two couples have already formed (male + female), and already had experience of traveling together.

But it was clear in advance that we were not very close to each other. They had only two weeks, and they were in a hurry - and to have more time, it was planned to sleep part of the night in night buses (also saving money - the hotel does not have to spend). But I can hardly sleep on buses.

They did not have luggage (because the duration of their trip is 2 times less than the duration of mine).


But there is no one to choose from, I decided to join for the first time.

I met these two couples in NO.

At home, travelers chose the hotel "Monte Real" in Mexico City (a few blocks from Socalo ("Socalo" - the central squares in all cities) near the metro station "Juarez", it is on BookingCom and other booking sites. Price $ 32 per night. better in dollars, because the peso is considered unrealistic rate of 13.5 (sell dollars in exchange offices managed to get a maximum of 11.92).

You can live in the hotel, the usual "three", but ask for a floor no higher than the 6th, because on the roof works some mechanism and is very audible on the upper floors. There is also zero sound insulation - you can even hear whispers behind the wall.

On the third night, I was no longer bound by armor, so I had the choice of hotel or room - I demanded, and took a room without neighbors at the top and sides.

In general, it is good when the hotel is not booked - then you can request any room or go to a nearby hotel.

If the hotel is booked, you may not be given a good room.

After all, if you do not move in, your card will be deducted a fine - at least the cost of one night, and you have nowhere to go.

Then, everywhere in Mexico, I chose quiet hotels and rooms without neighbors.

In Mexico City, it makes sense to take the hotel closer to a metro station and close to the center.

The last night of my trip I lived in a nicer hotel than Monte Real. It's called Fornos. Located on the same street (Rivyahedo). But further down the street, one and a half blocks from the metro station "Balderas". The hotel is nice, nicely renovated, quiet. I took the room on the 3rd floor (last), there and cheaper - 240 pesos. Staff bring luggage on top. Address - Revillagigedo No. 92

November 3. Arrival in Mexico City.

It was very cold - people in jackets, hats, hoods.

I later learned that it was a small anomaly, and on my last day in Mexico City (November 30) it was already warm - about 25 degrees.

Component flight - via Paris.


It was bought as an "product" of AirFrance, but the tickets were cheaper on the KLM website, not Air France - $ 1.280 both ways. It could be cheaper if you buy at least a week earlier, but I had to wait - what day the passengers will take tickets).

In general, for those who do not know, the earlier you buy a ticket, the cheaper it is. It's not about time, but about the number of seats left. The fewer seats on the flight, the more expensive the ticket. This automatically makes the program. There are promotional tickets to Lufthansa, the price is low, about $ 500. info here- General topic: Lufthansa sales to Latin America - but give the flight six months ahead. I could not buy such a ticket because I only had a visa for six months.

The plane arrives at the first terminal, there is a metro station about 200 meters from the edge of the terminal.

But I was not sure that the subway is allowed with any suitcases (and I have a big one on wheels). And decided to take a taxi.

I approach the prepaid taxi stand.

(Then I went to the subway with no problems with a huge suitcase for only 3 pesos. You just need to lift and carry the suitcase over the turnstile).

The clerk at the counter tells me the price of 270 pesos.

I tell him that my friends allegedly drove for 120 today (this is not true, but I saw this price (120 pesos) on this site). The clerk immediately agrees to 127 pesos. Gives a receipt. She and I approach the taxi and go to the hotel.

Meeting with fellow travelers.

November 4. Museums: Anthropological, Frida Kahlo, Trotsky.

Visiting the Anthropological Museum took about 4 hours. This place is a must-see - because it has collected everything that archaeologists have found throughout Mexico.

In 12 halls the history of Mexico from primitive people + civilizations of the pre-Spanish period is presented, on the second floor - culture of the colonial and postcolonial period.

The museum is huge. Compare with the Hermitage or the Cairo Museum.

A separate large report would be needed to describe it.

There is a problem. All plates are in Spanish. Good if you know him. Otherwise, it makes sense to hire an English-speaking guide, or get acquainted with the features of ancient civilizations in advance in absentia.


Days of work from Thu to Sun and time from 9 to 17.30. (according to Thomas Cook's guide).

Next is the Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Museum (entrance 55 pesos). In the Coyokan area. Address Londres, 247, Coyoacan.

We move to the subway and on foot. However, from the subway to go far to the Frida Kahlo Museum, so I advise you to take this part of the way by taxi.

According to the guide, working days are everything except Wednesday. 10:00 to 17:00 Frieda Kahlo and Diego Rivera are outstanding Mexican artists.

Then the Trotsky Museum, this is for amateurs, in full from our "detachment" visited this museum. Surprisingly, the Trotsky Museum is full of local tourists (groups of students), because Trotsky - mostly belongs to our history, not the history of Mexico.

He was killed in this house on Stalin's orders.

We have lunch at the first cafe that happened, about 60 pesos.

The Tower of the Latin American Torah, the Basilica of Guadeloupe, and others. Mexico City will be described at the end since I was there on the last day of my trip.

November 5. Teoteuacan.

Teoteuacan opens at 8 p. m.

We go to the subway, and then by shuttle bus. The distance from the center of Mexico City is about 40 km. To get to Theo at 8.00, you need to leave the hotel at about 6.00.

Theoteuacan is the first urban civilization in America.

The first settlements around 2000 BC. is. . The construction of the pyramids began in the first century BC. is. . In the last stage of development 350-450 g. N. BC population reached 200 thousand people. But when the Aztecs came to the valley of Mexico in the 12th century, this settlement was abandoned for 700 years. In general, many civilizations seem to have gone "nowhere" - the inhabitants left their cities and temples. Why and where is unknown. The most sophisticated version: - all the inhabitants, or only the elite went to another dimension.

Pyramids, unlike the Egyptian pyramids, were not used for burials.


It is impressive in the largest pyramids in Mexico. We arrive at about 8 o'clock. There are almost no tourists. Immediately run to the highest pyramid of the Sun.

All the buildings of Teoteuacan are located along the long (4 km) "road of the dead. " The road goes from the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, past the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon. The entrance to the complex is closer to the Quetzalcoatl temple.

We get to the mountain first, then the tourists from Mexico pull up, the mood is joyful, the energy is felt, we are waiting for the UFO to land. One passenger even swears that he saw a couple of seconds of UFOs.

At the top of the Pyramid of the Sun is the Center of Power. It is marked with a yellow metal sign built into the stones.

If you tune in to the connection with space, you can levitate (soar in the air).

Don't you believe? See photo.

Since I did not sleep - I could not 100% resonate with the energy of space, so I had to push off a bit. It managed to soar higher than elsewhere.

Photo on the Pyramid of the Sun with a local student (possibly a distant descendant of the builders of these pyramids. Mexicans (on average) have a large share of Indian blood).

The top of the Pyramid of the Sun is a plane.

Therefore, in the photos from the upper plane of the pyramid it is not very clear that you are standing on a pyramid, you can see the pyramid of the Moon in the background and another landscape.

The photo was taken after we went down. We had time - after us many tourists came to the top.

Next we visit the smaller pyramid of the Moon. Other places Teoteuacan. (Including excavations inside a small pyramid).

Then the companions "hang" for a long time in souvenir shops, I like some magnets and cups with the inscription Theo-. Cups are bought.

It is a pity that at the bottom of the label - "made in China. "

One pair of satellites chooses a means of transportation in Oaxaca (I'm with them). The plane takes off tomorrow morning, that is, we sleep in a hotel.

Another couple rides the night bus.

We go to the airport by taxi (about 80 pesos per meter).

We go around the stands of local airlines. We find the cheapest option.


We find out the cost of tickets - 1617 pesos - for me with luggage, and 2500 pesos for two of them (because they are without luggage) - (at the rate of "Light" hand luggage up to 10 kg is allowed). VivaAerobus. These numbers are written by the clerk in my notebook.

Then another clerk tries to give up - he says that the price for fellow travelers is 2.500 pesos each. The absurdity of the situation is obvious, because in my notebook are written the numbers 2500 and 1617 - and the second number for me with cargo (well, it can not be cheaper with cargo than without cargo! ) And the clerk agrees that 2500 - is for two.

Here are the websites of local airlines - Domestic flights to Mexico.

Only Mexico and Aviaxa seem to have gone bankrupt.

November 6 - flight to Oaxaca. Ohaka. Monte Alban.

In the morning departure from Mexico City (fly less than an hour, food and drink on the plane for some money).

We arrive in Oaxaca. The second couple has already arrived by bus and found a cheap hostel.

But the girl from the first group disagrees with this hotel - the cracks in the door are huge - blowing. And the nights are cold. I have not seen heating in any hotel in Mexico.

Looking for another decent - it is a little more expensive, but you have to pay a fine for the first hostel (already spread linen) - the clerk wants a big fine, bargaining about 100 pesos - a fine (honestly I do not remember exactly).

The new hotel costs about 300 pesos per room. Hotel "Las Rosas" / Trujano No. 112 Altos Centro Historico C. P. 68000

The guidebook says that Oaxaca is "a city for leisurely walks, has its own original atmosphere and architecture of the colonial period. "

Thomas Cook's guide has a walking route through Oaxaca and all other cities.

The main attractions are located within 600 m from the central square. This is the church of Santo Domingo to the north and the Basilica of Solidad to the west. On the way to these attractions we see other buildings of the colonial period.

Monte Alban.

We take a tour of the first local travel agency. Price - 40 pesos. , Departure at 13.30 return at 17.00


Briefly about Monte Alban and Mitla. From 600 BC. BC in 1200 N. The city underwent several stages of development and reached its peak as a religious center of the Zapotecs with a population of 25.000. Then the Zapotecs left him. About 1300 N. BC they mastered the sacks.

I will note that in Monte Alban there is a kind of beneficial energy and peace. Perhaps the builders have found an energetically "correct" place.

Or maybe because there are not enough tourists.

November 7. Broom. Factories for the production of carpets, mezcal.

Sources "Hierve del Aqua".

Excursion to these places is also taken to the local travel agency.

The principle of choosing hotels throughout Mexico - closer to the bus station and, if possible, closer to the center.

Next is Sumidero Canyon. Excursion by boat (man on 30 boats, in life jackets).

Crocodiles on the shores (in Spanish it sounds funny - "cocodril"), herons and other birds.

From the cliff of the gorge flows a thin wall of water and immediately crushed by the wind into a mass of small drops, which are carried by the wind to the side. Beautiful.

The tour of the canyon lasts until noon, so after that we go to Chamulu - a village of Mayan Indians.

-On the minibus about 10 pesos. In the village there are many colorful Indians in hairy "clothes" with some sticks with armor (probably imitation sabers).

Then take 4 people across the lagoon to the next lagoon on the border with Guatemala and ride, if desired, on a fragile raft.

The cost of rafting 100 pesos per forehead.

On the rocks you can see something like an eagle, in some places the echo of the cry can be heard seven times. Peace and quiet.

Chiflon Falls is the largest ever seen in Mexico, and even the "roaring" big rainbow is available.

NOVEMBER 10. Waterfalls and cascades Misol-Ha, Aqua-Azul and the archaeological site of Palenque.

At the local travel agency we take an excursion from Scristobal to Palenka with a stop to MisolHa and Aqua-Azul. The cost is 320 pesos.

(Of course, after Chiflon, they are less impressive, although also interesting and unique).

Although the tour involves a return to Scristobal - but we usually stay in Palenque, my luggage rides on top of a minibus, strapped.


After the cool SCristobal, it quickly gets hot, already on the waterfalls, and I take off my thin down jacket and stay in Palenka already in a T-shirt. The temperature difference is strong and fast, probably because they came down from the mountains or suddenly left an abnormal cold front.

Palenci is impressive. Standing among the wet jungles, he represents a kind of "Lost City" of legends.

The period from the end of the 3rd century. to the name BC to the eighth century AD. is. .

The site is large. Therefore, it takes at least 3 hours to watch slowly.

Open from 8:00 to 16:00.

Again, our hotel is the last in the route of gathering tourists, and we have the last seats in the minibus. (After that, in all subsequent excursions, I make it a condition that when I buy a tour, I am left with the front seat. Clerks specifically call the drivers, and they always fill my seat in front. )

"Palenkov" two. The first is a town, the second is "ruins. "

Our minibus arrives after the "ruins of Palenque" in the town of Palenque, and we part with our companions. I'm already tired of such a tense rhythm.

Then I will sleep in hotels, and they will sleep partly in night buses - they have little time, in addition, I will need to visit some of the attractions that they miss.

I'm staying at a cheap hotel in El Chichen - 300 pesos a night. Nearby is the nicer Hotel Chablis - about 550 pesos.

Both hotels are located in a separate hotel area (a couple of streets) called "Kanyada" (Canada) near the center,

and two blocks from the bus station.

November 11 - Excursion Yashchilan and Bonampak.

Departure at 6 am, cost 550 pesos. After the minibus - the journey is about 40 minutes. on motor boats on the Usumasinta River, which borders Guatemala.

Yashchilan fits the notion of the "lost city" even more than Palenque, as he sinks even more into the jungle. And the jungle is more "wild" because the monkeys are screaming in the trees, the road is crossed by a tapir, the ruins are full of bats. Mayan civilization 500-800 AD is. .

I find a company - the Italians. In general, I met tourists every day, foreign or local. There were many tourists from Latin America - Argentina, Chile, Brazil.


But Italians are good because their language is similar to Spanish, that is, they understand Spanish and they always know English.

Inside I see that everything is very neat, the price of a private room (ie a room without "roommates", but without the amenities in the room) is about 220 pesos.

Many well-dressed and decent guests of European appearance. (Then I'll often be a little surprised to see Europeans in cheap hotels, not poor at all. ) The Danes stay in the hostel, but I get the last room next to the street where the cars drive. I want to sleep without noise and so I go to see other hotels.

I find near (1 block from Sokalo) Hotel Trinidad. (In general, I heard from the locals that there are two of them - with the word "Trinidad" in the title). My at the intersection of 62 and 55 streets. Address 62nd street No. 464 by 55th Merida.

Included in the tour price. Very tasty.

After lunch - the first swim in the Caribbean - give a couple of hours. The beach is free (like all beaches in Mexico), but if you want, rent sunbeds, chairs and more.

November 4 - Ushmal and Kaba.

Together with Chichen Itzei Uxmal - these are the two main attractions of the Yucatan Peninsula. Classical Mayan architecture. Founded in the 6th century. N. is. .

The monuments are covered with exquisite carvings.

I am ordering a tour to Uxmal and Kaba again at the reception (they are not looking for good from good).

I reserve a place in the minibus again in front - even when buying a tour.

Kaba was not too impressed.

Ushmal liked it. Interesting oval-shaped main pyramid, many patterns, elegant.

I meet a couple from Russia with a personal Russian-speaking guide.

November 15 - Chichen Itza Archaeological Site, Ik-Kil Cenote, Balancache Cave.

I take a ticket ADO bus Merida - Chichen Itza. Departure 6:30, price 100 pesos.

There are flights that have gone before, but the clerk says they are slower.

I come to the READER.

Entrance fee ticket to the CI is already higher than in previous archaeological sites - 166 pesos.

IS IMPRESSIVE. Here you have a pyramid of the most complex shape, and an observatory, and a large field for playing ball with rings.


The winners of the football game made a sacrifice - it was an honor. You can only play with your hips. It is unbelievable that it is possible to play like that and especially get the ball into small stone rings hanging high on the walls (! ), But in the park "Scarecrow" (located near Playa del Carmen), in the future, will be shown as done - in a colorful evening show.

In general, there is a mystique and a touch of ancient civilization (but the influx of hordes of tourists).

After the CI I decide to visit the synopsis "IR-Kiel" (located about 5 km from the CI). Taxi drivers ask for 60 pesos (one way), "threaten" to go on foot - I show that I have a ticket to Tulum at 16.30 and have time - on foot. Yields up to 40 pesos.

(A bottle of water in CHI costs 30 pesos - take with you).

Entrance to Ik-Kil costs 70 pesos. All around is beautiful - trees, bushes, everyone is taking pictures.

The official definition of "Cenote" is an underground lake, often a well. In the understanding of the Indians there is a mystical place - the border between the worlds. Sacrifices were made in some senates.

Ik-Kil is a deep well of large diameter, into which flows a small waterfall, thin streams. Going down the stairs - everyone is bathing, me too, I leave the camera to a local minister. Upstairs there is a paid "safe" and showers. There are fish in the water.

It is a pity that this senate is highly civilized and there are many people there. Therefore, one cannot feel the esotericism of Carlos Castañ eda. To do this, visit the quiet underwater caves, maybe there you will be lucky to meet Castaneda's "mystical beings" - the spirits of the ancient Toltecs.

For example, the senate "7 Bocas" near Cancun.

I will like the senate "7 Bokas" later - as it will be several senotes connected by small water caves.

There is still time before the bus to Tulum, I want to get to the Balancache Cave (it is mentioned in the guidebook of Thomas Cook).

3 km to it - but how to get there? There is not even a taxi near the Ik-Kil senate. Only tourist minibuses - and they do not go there (I asked). I decide to go on foot.

The route is deserted. Every few minutes cars drive by. Right next to the track - vegetation in which something periodically moves specifically) and rises.

Just in case, I make a gesture of a hitchhiker, and about the 5th car stops - it's two Swiss go to the cave.


90 pesos are beaten for entering the cave. The Swiss are dissatisfied - they swear that the ticket costs 60 pesos, but still go inside.

Inside - stalactites, often green, tree roots, some Indian shards, underground lakes.

In principle, there are differences from the Crimean caves. It's hot. Wet. I liked.

Length about 200 m. Exit where the entrance, ie must return.

We hire a taxi with the Dutch (met the Dutch on the bus) - they noticed the Papaya Playa Hotel - we watch it.

A double room without amenities and with huge gaps between the boards of the house costs 450 pesos, and with amenities - 800 pesos.

I call the option "For one", I bargain, the price is at least 350 pesos without amenities and with the wind inside. All hotels have gauze nets over the bed.

I promise to return, and take the same taxi to the nearby hotel Posada del Sol, which is described here on the site in a separate topic - Posada Del Sol, Tulum, Mexico

Room closer to the beach costs 1200 pesos. I'm asking for a cheaper room. I am shown a small room on the second floor, adjacent to the reception. It's even better - not such a wind from the sea in the room. Amenities are personal, but on the ground floor under the room. Obviously this number is better than Papaya Playa. The price is called 450 pesos, bargaining.

He seems to be the manager of the Via Lactia, takes from me the promise to stay there next time, and drives for free to Tulum town.

There I eat in a restaurant (50 pesos), meet the owner. He recommends going to the ruins of Tulum (minibus takes only 15 minutes), return and then go to Playa del Carmen. I leave him luggage, get on a minibus, the fare is about 15 pesos.

Entrance to the ruins of 51 pesos - but you have to go a kilometer. And if on a tourist car - it is more expensive.

I watch Tulum ruins (not very impressive), swim on the beach.

Lots of fearless iguanas. There are no disguises - you can change clothes in the bushes.

I return to Tulum city and take a ticket to Playa del Carmen for the ADO bus. (There are also minibuses, but it is unclear with the luggage - where to go).


In Playa del Carmen, directly opposite the bus station, there is a hotel, if I'm not mistaken, "Posada Lilu".

Price 250 pesos single per night. In-room amenities.

I can recommend to tourists without special requests.

Also further half a block to the opposite side of the sea, is the Cowboy Hotel. He also has 250 pesos. Other hotels are more expensive and go to them with a suitcase longer.

"Playa del Carmen" - this name means not only the town itself (down town), but also a number of hotels to the north and south. To the south of the downtown is an area with several hotels ending in the name "- Plaikar".

A distinctive feature of Play is the sea with small waves. This is because the waves are delayed by the long island of Cozumel. It is visible on the horizon.

Prices in downtown restaurants are high. I have never seen such prices anywhere else in Mexico. The menu includes dishes and 500 pesos. You can eat more at McDonald's or Burger King (up to 100 pesos), or take a street food - "cake" (a sandwich). I have seen many European or American tourists who do not hate street food.

I ate only once at a restaurant in Playa.

Paid for two 380 pesos. And it was more like noon, and in order to eat, you would have to take more food for that amount.

In the area of ​ ​ Allegroplajkar (15 minutes walk from the downtown Playa del Carmen on the beach to the south) I communicate with three groups of Russian-speaking tourists (from different hotels). Everyone in the choir complains that the hotels are not worth the money spent. Some were already bored. In addition to sunbathing and swimming, there is another activity - people dig up turtles in the surf. Turtles are often substandard.

I'm looking for shells. And then I take part in the construction of the pyramid together with the Canadians.


In downtown I take a snorkeling tour to Cozumel Island at a local agency. There are plenty of agencies in Playa. Everywhere the price of a snork is 40 dollars + a tourist pays 140 pesos one way for a boat to the island (round trip - 280. ) But since I "look young" - I am offered a children's price everywhere - 25 dollars.

However, the same price is offered to everyone in all local travel agencies. I say - "well, I'll give 20"

. Instantly agree (oh, it was necessary to plan more! ). Provided that we swim and visit the Chankanab Reef and the reserve of the same name on land (mentioned in the guide).

I am unlucky with the weather - it rains, the sun shines - the sea, of course, is good for this, but it is unclear what will happen to the snork.

Everyone praises the color and shades of the sea on the Caribbean coast. I think one of the reasons is that the color changes when the light changes due to moving clouds. There is no such thing in the Red Sea, because there are no clouds in Egypt.

I get on the Ultramar boat. I am getting acquainted with a Russian translator. (Then I'll see her in the Temascal Indian baths). At first I thought she was Spanish. Conclusion - communicate as much as possible with others, some may even be Russian. !!

I sail by boat (distance to the island of Cozumel about 10 km, takes about an hour)

I move to the next pier - where the shuttles depart. There is no boat. It rains.

While I wait for the boat, I ask you to hide from the rain in another boat. A representative of the travel agency tells me that the boat will be in two hours. In obscene Russian, I tell him everything I think about her. Apparently, the general meaning of what he said comes to him, and in 3 minutes he puts me in the boat. He takes another 30 pesos from me for visiting Cancanab. It's really written in the ticket.

But the trick is that we don't seem to get there - in this Cancanab (at least in the part that is on land). When I asked - and for what, in fact, 30 pesos were paid - I was told - "Well, you ran into the reef of Cancanab. "

The guidebook also mentions a lagoon on land of the same name.

There are few fish. Although foreigners like it. Well, of course - they were not in the Red Sea.


There is no special excitement, but, apparently, for the entertainment of tourists, the boat buries its nose in the wave and backpacks are filled with sea water. Miraculously, I managed to snatch the camera, it's good that it's in the package.

In general, I wanted to get to some distant snorkeling sites, but absolutely all local travel agencies sold snorkeling tours only to the first three sites, namely Paradise, Cancanab and the third - I forgot. On the island I met a Russian diver, he said that he was taken by boat for about an hour, that is, far. He traveled from Cancun and bought a dive tour there. Maybe only diving is possible on distant sites. But in the reviews diving

scold, so I did not do it.

Regarding the Cancanab reservation, located on Fr.

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