{"id":53488,"date":"2021-05-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalresorts.com\/blog\/the-travel-gallery-6\/"},"modified":"2021-11-16T06:05:30","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T06:05:30","slug":"the-travel-gallery-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/may-2021\/the-travel-gallery-6\/","title":{"rendered":"The Travel Gallery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-20jt85u-48343a54b77f48c67d9f61580b185560\">\n.avia-image-container.av-20jt85u-48343a54b77f48c67d9f61580b185560 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-20jt85u-48343a54b77f48c67d9f61580b185560 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first  '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-41079 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-41079 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/snorkeling-845x567.jpg\" alt='Snorkeling' title='Snorkeling'  height=\"567\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/snorkeling-845x567.jpg 845w, https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/snorkeling-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Yalku<\/h2>\n<p>Follow the coast road north from Akumal to the shores of Yalku, a caleta or inlet of turquoise, crystal-clear waters constantly replenished by cenotes and underground rivers. The lagoon is a haven for colorful reef fish and is perfect for snorkeling. Local tip: go early before it gets too crowded.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1nojucy-7599fb9e773de921cd669f5bc575201f\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1nojucy-7599fb9e773de921cd669f5bc575201f .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1nojucy-7599fb9e773de921cd669f5bc575201f av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_image  '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-41022 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-41022 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Punta-Laguna.jpg\" alt='' title='Punta Laguna'  height=\"567\" width=\"850\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Punta-Laguna.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Punta-Laguna-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Punta-Laguna-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Punta-Laguna-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Punta Laguna<\/h2>\n<p>A short drive from Cob\u00e1 archaeological site, this jungle-rimmed lagoon is worth a stop. The forest is rich in wildlife, including families of spider monkeys that forage in the tree tops for chicozapote fruit. Villagers offer guided tours along nature trails to point out native birds, animals and plants.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-13wd4j6-c8333383a64692be21e67bbbc662ae9c\">\n.avia-image-container.av-13wd4j6-c8333383a64692be21e67bbbc662ae9c .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-13wd4j6-c8333383a64692be21e67bbbc662ae9c av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_image  '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-41023 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-41023 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cenote-Zaci.jpg\" alt='' title='Cenote Zaci'  height=\"567\" width=\"850\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cenote-Zaci.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cenote-Zaci-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cenote-Zaci-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Cenote-Zaci-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Zaci Cenote<\/h2>\n<p>If you are Valladolid-bound, don\u2019t miss the town\u2019s Zaci Cenote. With its rocky walls festooned with jungle creepers and blue waters, where swallows dip to feed on insects, this deep sinkhole has an air of mystery. The wind in the trees whispers tales of the ancient Maya and long-lost lovers. Continue on the Valladolid cenote trail with visits to Dzitnup, Samula, Hubiku, among others.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-uzvhle-e3c6bb2d099771aeed5ae508acbc1fc2\">\n.avia-image-container.av-uzvhle-e3c6bb2d099771aeed5ae508acbc1fc2 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-uzvhle-e3c6bb2d099771aeed5ae508acbc1fc2 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_image  avia-builder-el-last  '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-41024 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-41024 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Campeche.jpg\" alt='' title='Campeche'  height=\"567\" width=\"850\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Campeche.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Campeche-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Campeche-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.royalresorts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Campeche-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Campeche<\/h2>\n<p>If you are planning a Merida getaway and have been to Uxmal and Chichen Itza, how about a trip to the colonial port of Campeche. It is only an hour and a half from Merida by car and well worth a visit. See the colonial forts built to protect the port against pirate attacks, visit the Regional Museum, which displays the jade masks and other ancient treasures unearthed at Calakmul archaeological site and try the local seafood.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomasmoretravel.com\/\">Thomas More Travel<\/a> is your guide to the Mexican Caribbean and the Yucatan whenever you want to explore this world of wonders.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yalku Follow the coast road north from Akumal to the shores of Yalku, a caleta or inlet of turquoise, crystal-clear waters constantly replenished by cenotes and underground rivers. The lagoon is a haven for colorful reef fish and is perfect for snorkeling. 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