We started the day in a very well kept secret by the locals of Playa del Carmen. Punta Esmeralda is where the jungle and the ocean embrace. Here, a groundwater cenote sprouts just a few feet from the Caribbean Sea, creating a natural cove of crystal clear, calm, shallow waters. It is a perfect and safe natural spa to relax, swim in a mixture of fresh and salt water, and enjoy a postal landscape without the bustle of commercial hotel zones.

From the beach we enter the mysterious Mayan underworld without leaving the city. We will visit a truly local and sheltered cave-like cenote. As you descend, you will be surprised by the clarity of its waters filtered by the limestone rock, where small endemic fish live. Being a naturally roofed space, sunlight is subtly filtered, creating a magical and refreshing atmosphere. A mystical and private dip away from massive eco-tourist parks.

The Authentic Local Flavor: Taco Banquet. To close with a golden clasp, the body asks for energy. Forget the tourist buffets; we take you to a real local culinary gem. Enjoy a private lunch in a traditional stew taqueria. Each traveler can choose 3 tacos with recipes and ingredients typical of the region (from cochinita pibil, tinga, to vegetarian options) mounted on handmade tortillas, accompanied by a refreshing local drink. The real gastronomy of the Riviera Maya at your table.