Desire Resort & Spa

Sights & Excursions

The staff at the tours desk will help you arrange excursions.

Tulum and Xel-Ha - On limestone cliffs overlooking the Caribbean, Tulum is the only Mayan fortress built on the sea. The walled city (known as City of the Dawn) was once the main port to gather goods from as far as Tabasco and Honduras and includes the fascinating ruins of several temples. The Xel-Ha’s (‘where waters are born’) eco-park is the world’s largest natural aquarium and a unique phenomenon that combines salt water from the sea with fresh water from underground rivers.

Chichen Itza - This was the most important city of the Mayan civilisation: climb up the main pyramid to experience this remarkable construction that directly reflects the Mayan solar calendar. Also explore the well-preserved ruins of the Ball Court, Observatory, Temple of the Warriors and the Sacred Wall.

Swim with dolphins - This is an experience not to be missed: a one hour programme (30 minutes of water time) to interact with the dolphins, including foot push, dorsal tow, dolphin kiss and free time to swim with them.

Jungle tour - Drive your own two-seater jet ski on a guided tour of the jungle, mangroves and cenotes: explore ample pools of fresh water amid a setting of orchids and multi-coloured birds. They are the entrance to a labyrinth of caves and flooded caverns.

Playa del Carmen - Playa del Carmen has developed from a small fishing village to the largest town on the Riviera Maya with world class shopping, restaurants and nightlife.