You might try Isla Blanca north of Cancun. There are only one or two guides
working the area as opposed to 50 working Ascension Bay. Also Isla Blanca
is supposed to be more protected from the weather, so you do not get blown
out as often.


"David Snedeker" wrote in message
...
Check out Coba, not that far from Tulum. Its a rare classic period Maya
city
ruin in the lowlands. Incredible, and allot easier than the Guatemalan
highlands. Chitzen Itza is big but not really Maya. Tulum itself is a
beautiful late Mayan walled city ruin, and the beach there is said to be
the
most beautiful beach in the world. Riding the buses away from the coast is
a
great way to get around and to inoculate kids with a little third world
reality--relatively safely. my favorite home base in the area is Playa del
Carmen.

Dave





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