The 3 National Parks Tours in Mexico That Earn Their Price

1.Reef Snorkeling in National Park from Cancun with Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,781 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $44Our pick

Ride from Cancun or the Riviera Maya to Puerto Morelos for about an hour of guided reef snorkeling, then enjoy tacos at Boquinete, a tequila tasting, and free time near the leaning lighthouse. Guides such as Carlos and Francisco help beginners, but the reef route and group pace can vary.

“Great service by our guide Rodolfo and photographer Kevin Hernandez. Beautiful pictures and the tequila tasting was very educational. The only thing I would change is that the restaurant they take you, the food there is not that good. And take mosquito repellent!”

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2.Marietas Islands National Park: Full Day ALL INCLUSIVE Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 689 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $110Top rated

Spend about six hours cruising from the Bay of Banderas to Marietas Islands with Chica Locca Tours. Expect breakfast, fajitas, snacks, an open bar, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboards, waterslides and wildlife watching. Hidden Beach requires a separate permit, extra fee and strong swimming ability.

“The crew was very attentive and the atmosphere fun. The boat ride out is an hour each way, but that didn’t seem to matter too much - people were having fun.”

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3.Coba Ruins, Punta Laguna Nature Reserve, Cenote and Mayan family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 489 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $184

Spend about eight hours combining Coba’s jungle ruins with Punta Laguna’s monkeys, lagoon canoeing, ziplining, a cenote swim, and lunch with a Mayan family. Small groups, hotel pickup, and guides such as Carlos, Marco, Alonso, and Miguel make this a personal, active day from Tulum or Playa del Carmen.

“This trip was incredible! The day kept getting better. Arriving to coba before the crowds, only to have a trek into the jungle see monkeys up close, and kayak across a beautiful lagoon. Seeing the animal sanctuary and finishing the day off in a cenote all to ourselves I did not expect this trip to be as good as it was. Our guide Liliana was amazing too and made the day incredible!”

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