The Yucatan Peninsula has always been one of my favorite places to visit in Mexico. And one of the best places to see in the Yucantan Peninsula is the lovely beach village Mahahual in Costa Maya. Don't hesitate to add this to your Yucatan itinerary! More than anything I loved the super laid-back vibe at this fishing village transformed into a popular tourist destination in Yucatan. In this Costa Maya travel guide I will tell you all the best things to do in Costa Maya and secret travel tips I found out about Mahahual.

With so many beautiful places to visit in Mexico it is hard to choose where to travel. With this list I will try to give you an insight in the best places to visit in Mexico with the best tourist destination and attractions. In total I spent more than 3 months driving around Mexico in rental cars and took multiple domestic flights around the country. As of March 2023 I visited almost every state in Mexico.

Recently I visited Yucatan for more than 2 months and visited all the Yucatan Peninsula highlights. Don’t worry this Yucatan itinerary is not gonna last 2 months! To tick off the best things to do in Yucatan Peninsula you will need at least two weeks, but even if you have less time, making a road trip in the Yucatan peninsula is a great idea. Just pick your favorite places to visit from the list below.

Explore a natural world wonder in one of the most beautiful underground river systems in Quintana Roo. Rio Secreto is a beautifully preserved cenote in the Yucatan Peninsula full of dramatic stalactites and stalagmites. This mysterious system of caves and underground rivers can be explored with a professional guide on a great adventure in the dark.

In this blog you can read all about my experience taking the Rio Secreto Classic Tour and a review of the tour company.