Photos: Chichen Itza – The Second Time Around

Seeing Chichen Itza the second time around wasn’t that exciting anymore. The feeling I had the first time I laid my eyes on this Wonder of the World was gone. I went there to accompany a friend (aka his tour guide and photographer) who has never seen it. I’m not sure if he was really impressed but we were busy taking each other’s photos. Serious poses, I tell you – with props! 😀 And besides, thick balls of cloud were hovering above us, so we had to get moving. However, we were not in a hurry.  We figured out the time on how long we stay in each destination. We hired a car and went on a road trip for a day. This time, I wasn’t backpacking. I was traveling in a comfort of an all-inclusive hotel deal. Yes, it’s not me, but, I sure deserve a soft bed and lavish buffet one week in a year, right? 😀 Not to mention a two-hour and a half exclusive yacht experience, cruising the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.

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Photos: Seeing Chichen Itza The Second Time Around

Where to stay in Cancun

This is my third time on the eastern part of Mexico. The first time I was here, I stayed at an all-inclusive Grand Sirenis Beach Resort Riviera Maya in Tulum. The second time was at Barcelo Maya. And in this trip, we stayed at Barcelo Costa in Cancun.

Of course, if you’re not into all-inclusive vacations but cheaper options, you can always book hostels to suit your tight budget. But, I had to warn you that Cancun is a vacationer’s paradise, not a backpacker’s dream destination. The city, however, is a good base for your cultural sightseeing, like the Chitchen Itza and Tulum Ruinas. Cancun is also accessible to Playa del Carmen and Cozumel.