Yucatan Road Trip

We’ve had lots of friends enjoy the all-inclusive Cancun/Riviera Maya experience.  But we chose a beach excursion with a twist, an All-American Road Trip.  By going just before “high season” (beginning approximately November 15) we took advantage of lower rates and fewer tourists crowding perfect beaches.

By driving ourselves the entire length of Mexico’s Caribbean Coast, (from Cancun to Lake Bacalar near the border with Belize) we were on our own with liberty to stop, drop, swim or stay as we chose. Mexico’s Highway 307 is smooth, well-marked and well-maintained.

Fresh ceviche, family style

There were many memorable moments with meals always being a highlight.  Fresh seafood was a must whether in posh restaurants, terraces overlooking crashing waves or beachside with sand between our toes. There was swimming morning, noon and night, in pools or from speedy motor launches exploring coral reefs. And afterwards there were lazy afternoons with naps and surprising discoveries.

It was just the two of us, with cooler, picnic basket, masks, snorkels and a few changes of clothes.  Our itinerary included reasonably priced overnights in Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen and Bacalar.  The entire trip took 10 days, end to end and back again.

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