From Jungle Walks to Caribbean Towns, These Are Our Favorite Things to Do Around Soliman Bay
Written by Alex Ruelas
Imagine you’re surrounded by palm trees and tropical forest, comfortably immersed in the landscape while you relax to the sounds of the rolling waves. Indeed, Soliman Bay is a piece of heaven on Earth, with its turquoise bay and lush coast. Now, after having made this white-sand paradise your vacation home, it’s time to explore the surroundings.
Getting bored here isn’t easy. Among such natural exuberance and fascinating ancient history, one could spend forever discovering hidden gems and age-old ways of life kept secret by the jungle. However, to find the most exciting adventures and experiences that will change the way you see the world, you have to know where to look.
Thanks to its fantastic location, Soliman Bay is both a refuge of total privacy and the perfect base to explore the best of the Mexican Caribbean, including crystalline cenotes, Mayan cities, and traditional villages. These are our favorite experiences around Soliman Bay.
Maya Backroads and the Wildlife of the Forest
Discover Mayan Backroads • Book Experience Online
Grab a bike and follow your guide in a private expedition to the deep tropical forest. Charming shingle roads among the trees will take you to traditional Maya villages, where you’ll learn about the local history and customs of its people. Then, you’ll enjoy a traditional pueblo meal and finish your day in Punta Laguna, a natural reserve famous for being the best spot in the region to see monkeys and other wildlife.
Discover the Maya Underworld
Some of the most special places in the Riviera Maya are its cenotes, natural pools that reveal the crystalline aquifer underground and where considered sacred by the Maya. There are two options for you to explore these mystical marvels.
Cenote Hopping by Bike • Book Experience Online
Embark on an tropical adventure and go cenote hopping by bike. Dirt roads covered by the forest, home to many species of birds, reptiles, and mammals, will lead you to these stunning natural freshwater springs, where you’ll swim, relax and become acquainted with the stories of Xibalbá, the Maya realm of the dead.
Diving Into the Underworld • Book Experience Online
Reset your mind and body in the crystalline waters of the underworld and then visit the striking Kaan Luum, a vibrant blue lagoon in the middle of the Caribbean greenery, very close to the famous Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve.
Explore Ancient Culture
Discover Tulum & Coba • Book Experience Online
Two millenary cities are located very close to Soliman Bay. The first is Tulum, famous for being the only Maya capital that overlooks the Caribbean Sea. Sat atop a seaside cliff, this archeological site is an absolute must in every travel itinerary. Then there’s Coba, an ancient stronghold in the middle of the jungle. Climb to the top of the mighty Nohoch Mul temple and watch the green carpet of the forest canopy extend all the way to the horizon.
Tulum: Art, History and the Charm of the Pueblo Mágico
Tulum is a marvelous place to discover. Whether you want to take your time to explore the old city, cycle around town looking for art and local contemporary culture, or go deep into the surrounding jungle, this Pueblo Mágico (magical village) has something for everyone.
Tulum by Bike • Book Experience Online
Join a fun tour that will show you all the best places on two wheels. The guides will take you through quiet roads and jungle paths along the Caribbean shore and the streets of the town. Have a look at local art, culture, ancient temples, and traditional gastronomy.
Tulum Mayan Jungle Expedition • Book Experience Online
If you have the energy to spare, this option is for you. Start your day with a tour of Tulum Archeological Site. Learn everything there is to know about this amazing ceremonial center, and then get ready for adrenaline-filled activities such as ziplining, canoeing, cliff diving, and snorkeling.
Ancient Tulum • Book Experience Online
Take your time and explore this fantastic site at your own pace. Walk leisurely through the ruins and fall in love with their history. Then, go snorkeling in the clear waters of a cavernous cenote and finish your day with a gourmet lunch in one of picture-perfect beaches of Tulum.
