One of best reasons to choose Mexico Riviera Maya for your next vacation is not just for superb quality resorts and great value, but also for fantastic tours and excursions that are available in around Yucatan Peninsula region. This area is teeming with Mayan ruins and ancient architecture that are very popular with tourists. The most majestic of local Mayan ruins are pyramids of Chichen Itza. These incredibly preserved pyramids date back to 400AD and this awe-inspiring tour will leave with you many wonderful memories. There are many other Mayan ruins tours you can take as well. In addition to ruins you can also experience many eco-based tours that take you to game and marine preserves where you will find amazing wildlife and snorkeling that is nothing short of amazing. Another popular day-trip for those staying in Riviera Maya region is island of Cozumel. You can reach this quaint island by ferry from town of Playa del Carmen located in heart of Riviera Maya. It is a short 45 minute ferry ride and once there you will find duty-free shopping, great dining, and some of world’s best SCUBA diving and snorkeling.

If you have taken tropical vacations in Caribbean or Hawaii and are looking for a new destination to visit, Riviera Maya is an excellent choice that will definitely impress and have you ready to come back to again and again.

Along with Mother Nature's incredible playful artistry of twinkling icebergs and striking views, you will probably be entertained by plentiful wildlife that call this section of Alaska their homefront.

Sea otters, sleek sea lions, wolves, moose, black bears, Alaskan brown bears, puffins, humpback whales, minke and orca, harbor seals, porpoises, stunning bald eagles, mountain goats, and an amazing 200 breeds of birds are a delight to watch.

Puffins are one of most vibrant birds. They are small seabirds, pigeon-sized, that live on open water throughout largest part of year. Except for breeding.They swim and ride surface of ocean all year long regardless of harsh weather.

From April to mid August they colonize on islands, and seacoasts to breed. They have black and white feathers and a vertical, flat, triangular shaped bill which is brightly colored especially during breeding season.

Whether in awe of wildlife or breathing in awesome- ness of views, beauty of Alaska stands out in this impressive Park.

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