The island also features beautiful beaches and archaeological sites such as El Castillo and San Gervasio, and an archaeological museum. A large variety of night life options open to visitors. Located along the highway from Cancun to Tulum, Playa del Carmen has been for many centuries already a key commerce spot along the Caribbean. In colonial times, it was also a hiding place for pirates assaulting ships on their way to La Habana. Aerocaribe-Aerocozumel feature a wide variety of schedules from Cozumel, Chichen Itza and Cancun.
Visitors enjoy peaceful evenings at the city's restaurants and bars.
An open door to Belize and crossing of Caribbean history, Chetumal is located in a bay and surrounded by tropical forest with a great diversity of flora and fauna. You can take a glimpse of the city history strolling along the bay boulevard. The Palace of Government, The Lighthouse, a model of the city and the University will be along your way. The Mayan Culture Museum, one of the country's best, is located downtown Chetumal. The surroundings feature Bacalar village and lagoon, Majahual and Xcalak beaches, Banco Chinchorro and some archaeological sites such as Kohunlich, Dizibanche and Kinichna.