Have the Thrill In Diving and Sharing The Sea Along With the Gentle Giants

The whale shark is long known to men as the largest fish that exists in the world today and you will easily be able to recognize one when you see one.
They have very thick skin that is colored a two-tone shade, with both lines and spots on them. The Whale shark may actually swim at depths that are around 400 feet.

Whale Sharks are among the gentlest giants in the world. Much more similar to a whale than they are to a shark, that is the reason why the whale shark diving experience is the most sought-after adventure vacations that a lot of people say they would like to have. The moment you dive with the gentle giants, you will come to understand the reason why. The experience is really difficult to explain right up until you have truly taken part in it.

The largest actual fish in the sea are the Whale Sharks. They are cold-blooded, and are cartilaginous, like any other fish. The Whale Shark breathes by means of a set of gills instead of through lungs.

The main difference is the fact that it has a behavior and size that is much more similar of whales.Not like whales, the Whale Shark possesses a vertical tail that goes sideways to propel it, instead of up and down like whales do.

The whale sharks can weigh in at more than 9 tons and can grow up at approximately 36 feet long or even longer.The size of the Whale Shark can seem to be somewhat daunting right up until you have definitely came across it up close and personally, as you will during whale shark diving.



Whale Shark diving is comes first in the "to do" list of diving experiences of nearly every avid divers. The reason is not only the immense size but also the remarkably friendly behavior that most whale sharks will show to humans if they aren't overly aggressive. They tend to be far more like a very large dolphin in their trusting behavior when swimming among people.

The whale shark is quite a remarkable fellow, very trusting of humanity and very ardently trying to avoid a confrontation with anything at all. The size may make him well capable to protect himself, however the truth is that the whale sharks would certainly far rather merely swim away.




Any type of behavior that they see as aggressive toward them will quite likely result in your being left on your own. Swimming rapidly after a whale shark, reaching out to touch them or grasp at their tails will send them away in a relatively short time.

By swimming in just a passive way will guarantee that your whale shark diving experience is as long as possible and this will keep the whale shark with you for a long duration of time. For the experience of a lifetime, whale shark diving is something that you must experience. Just the very thought of it captures both the senses and the imagination.

Related articles and information:
Whale Shark Tour
Other day tours:
Crocodile Tour
Turtle Night Tour
Bird Watching Tour


Multi-Day Tours:
Mayan Ruins Tours
3-Day Sian ka'an Tour
Customized tours

More about Whale Sharks:
Video: Whale Shark feeding
Whale Sharks filmed from above
Whale Shark Pictures

Tulum Ruins Providing An Amazing Seaside Adventure

Where the black rocky cliffs, the stone outcroppings meet the shock of the deep turquoise seas, the Tulum ruins of the Mayan culture stand in stark relief.

The picture that they present against the white sand beaches, the black rocks, the lush green palms will inspire a sense of reverence. One of the most fascinating and easily accessible of the Mayan Ruins, the Tulum ruins are well worth a trip to visit.

At one time in history Tulum was the site of a busy port, where commerce and the sea provided a living for an ancient people, well versed in both. In the beginning archeologists believed that Tulum was a fortress of sorts, but found that the area was a bustling hub of business and such industry as the time and climate could provide.

Farmer, nobleman, scientist, and laborer all lived and worked here side by side. Astrology, farming, government and many other things took place in Tulum on a day-to-day basis. The city was a home for trade, culture, architecture, and so many things that we consider the province only of modern day man.

There are three tall walls that protected the city, even while the fourth side was approached only by the water. A naturally defendable place, for an ancient city, Tulum was among the best place and the finds here prove that it was truly a modern place for that time - modern place for business. Trade would have flourished, the sea providing foods that were needed on a daily basis in addition to providing ways of transport to other places.


There are structures that exist that serve as a home for the ancient people, alongside with the burial places of kings and royalty. You can also find devices that have served as guide for planting and farming, and also the evidence of the use of this area for astrology, navigation planning.

Situated in close proximity to the white sand beaches, Tulum offers you the opportunity to swim, to sun, to investigate the amazing wildlife, and to roam the ruins that lie along the cliff side. The proximity to the seashore makes the Tulum ruins one of the most popular of the ruins visited in the area, but the ruins themselves are also a great pull.

The view of the deep blue waters from the ruins is outstanding and the ruins themselves hold a great deal of interest. Below you will find that there are also opportunities to purchase handcrafted items from the local people who have booths of both food and gift items available. This is a bonus that many of the ruins don't offer you.

Plan to take at least four or five hours to view Tulum in order to see all that this bustling former city has to take in.



Related articles and information:

One Day Tours to Mayan Sites:

Tulum Tour
Chichen Itza Tour
Other Tours:
Customized tours
More Information:
Tulum Ruins Pictures
Adventure Travel
Tikal Ruin
Adventure Videos

Seeing The Wonders Of the Ruins Of Chichen Itza

The most renowned of the Mayan ruins, the Chichen Itsa ruins are famed for their amazing architecture as well as for the legends that surround the area. Chichen Itza literally means at the Mouth of the well. The well of course refers to the sacred well nearby, where it is said that sacrifices of gold, silver, precious stones, as well as humans were sent into the well.


One legend tells that those who are sent into the well as a sacrifice will hold the power of prophesy in case they live.Whenever one group were sent into the well and no one survived, an ancient ruler throw himself inside the well and upon coming from it unscathed, prophesied his very own rise to power.

The pyramids are the most important and the most often viewed aspect of the ruins of Chichen Itza, with the Central, El Castillo, which is a huge step pyramids known to be the significant structure in Chichen Itza. It is truly famous for the history that steeps that area and visited by millions of tourists every year.

As being the most famous and most explored ruins of the Mayans, Chichen Itza possess an extensive array of historical importance and an enormous deal is truly known about the area, even though needless to say there are still mysteries here, actual plus implied.

It is said that in Chichen Itza, the great serpent God, Kulkukan will arise from beneath the massive ball courts where the ancient games were once played. The prediction claims that he'll rise on December 22 of 2012 to give the earth into its final end.

No matter if you believe the predictions of an end-time, the thought has a tendency to provide a little bit of shiver while you walk around the ball courts and stand where these occurrences are forecasted to occur.

Being pronounced as the one of the Seven New Wonders of the World in 2007, the ruins of Chichen is without a doubt a massive spectacle. It is furthermore one that you'll not see in a full day, or maybe, even in a week's time.

It was in between 1000 and 1200 AD that the site was built. Constructed obviously by the Mayans, the significant construction here, El Castillo is a Mayan temple that was constructed in honor Kulkulkan. It's as well assumed to have been an enormous calendar of sorts. The total number of steps that El Castillo has is 365, one stair for each day of the calendar year, while the temple measures about 98 feet tall.

It has been gilded with image of the heads of serpents, each plumed and rising from the pyramid base. In the late evening close to sunset on the equinox of spring and fall, some say that the shadows case a triangle on the platform that makes it show up that the serpent with plumed headdress is moving down the pyramid.



There is the time for interaction and cultural exchanges with the Mayan community in the region and additionally a spa in close proximity. In addition, the wildlife that you will see and the opportunities for exploring the brilliantly colored birds here are literally endless. When you are in a Maya country, a visit to Chichen Itza is literally a requirement.

Related articles and information:

Tours from Duende:
Chichen Itza Tour
Travel Adventures: Multi-day Jungle Tours
Crocodile Tour
Customized Tours

Articles:
The meaning of Eco Tours
Outdoor Adventures with Duende Tours to the Mayan Jungle

Experience The Breathtaking Tours Among The Ancient Cities of the Maya

There are so numerous different types of birds to spot and enjoy on the Yucatan Peninsula and which is a hard decision to come up with which place to go to be able to surely take pleasure in living paradise.
Hiking trips are considered to be one of the ideal ways to be able to arrive to the more obscure areas and are led by tour guides that can offer you valuable insight into the species that you are viewing on the bird watching tour.

Owing to its location, the Yucatan Peninsula is considered as one of the most popular birding areas in the world. Surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico on one side, the Caribbean Sea on the other side and the Yucatan Channel on the northern coast, the climate and surroundings are perfect for our flying friends.


In this mix of ocean and jungle, you can see over 546 different species of birds living here, with the Mayan ruins all too often giving a home for the more gentle species of birds. Aside from the protected areas all around the Mayan ruins, there are a couple of significant biosphere reserves in the Yucatan. Sian Ka'an which is the 3rd largest protected area in Mexico and the Rio Lagartos in the northwestern area. There are over 300 species of birds within Sian Ka'an, especially in the area of islands, dunes, lagoons and wetlands.

Every day of the week, the tour departs from Playa del Carmen, Cancun or Riviera Maya. Visitors are offered with two options: either the whole day in the Rio Lagartos Reserve or a half-day in the Rio Lagartos Reserve. There is an expert guide in both of the tours who is well-verse of the bird species and the geographical area of the site.



The Rio Lagartos Reserve tour begins in the morning immediately right after leaving the hotel, riding by automobile to the beginning of the Peten Tucha trail, based near the Rio Lagartos village; and it is where the trek into the jungle starts. A number of the species of birds found here are the Crested Caracaca, Yucatan Jay, Laughing Falcon and Vermilion Flycatcher.

On the bird watching tour, you will experience two main climates in the Rio Lagartos wetlands region: the dry forests of the Yucatan and the Mexican mangroves. There are around ten diverse varieties of vegetation enclosed in the Rio Lagartos Reserve; these can vary in height from mere centimeters to over 10 meters in height. The small island areas made up of small tightly growing types of trees nearby springs have the most variety in floral species. The all day tour includes fees, birding guides, boat tour, and lunch and pick up at the end of the day to return to your hotel.



Going for a half day tour is in Sian Ka'an, over thirteen million acres of area, measuring about 120 kilometers in length from south to north along the Caribbean coastline. Starting at 5 am, with a pick up from the hotel, you ride by car to the Muyil entrance of the reserve. In an effort to preserve the heritage of the preserve, the large core zones in the reserve are set up to facilitate scientific research and at the same time limit the construction of buildings or villages. The name of the preserve itself indicates 'where the sky is born'.

In this great diversity of aquatic wetlands, the brown pelican, roseate spoonbill and Yucatan woodpecker are among the species of birds that are to be found in the said area and the tri colored heron are some of the exceptional birds spotted here. The bird watching tours will surely offer you the experience of a lifetime and as well as the photos of a lifetime. Mexico's Mayan ruins are left behind only by individuals, however are lively with the birds and magnificent sceneries in the lovely tropical paradise. For something absolutely different, a bird watching tour of the Mayan area is without a doubt awe-inspiring.

Related articles and information:
Tours from Duende:
Multi-day Jungle Tours (warning: Real Adventure Travel!)
Bird Watching Tours
Crocodile Tour
Marine Turtle Night Tour
Customize your own tour

Articles:
Top bird watching sites from the Riviera Maya
Hiking Tours in the Mayan Jungle - How Adventure Travel differs with Duende Tours

The Palenque Ruins Offers Non-Stop History And Culture

Easily competing with Chichen Itza and Tikal simply for the Mayan temples and the architectural beauties along the Palenque ruins provide a non-stop trip through history and culture for those who take the time to go and visit.

Even though The Palenque ruins which are about 650 kilometers from the beaches and white sands of the Riviera Maya and are quite off the beaten path, yet it still makes a reasonable overnight trip for those who would like to experience history as well as some sunshine.

Allocating adequate time will make it possible for you to see and enjoy all the area that Palenque holds for you. Because there are numerous attractions in Palenque, having less than a full day will make you end up seeing nothing.

You will surely be captivated with the exotic area of the Mayan ruins as you arrive there and explore the jungles, the mountains and the many caves. As you explore the rich history as well as the magnificent building of the Palenque ruins you will also see and be astonished with the array of wildlife and birds.

Palenque-Mask

Nestled among the foothills of the Tumbala, the mountains offer you a breathtaking vista of a seemingly endless array of green that flows like a verdant river all the way to the gulf. The Usamacinta River would have been a primary source of life for the Mayans who lived here, even as it remains today, centuries later.

The Palenque ruins are in what is known as a high-canopy jungle. The landscape alone holds a powerful draw, just as the Palenque ruins do. You will be enveloped in a sense of wonder and peace that the landscape provides as you move among the ancient Mayan temples. The trees provide a canopy that protects you from the sun, having a spectacular setting.

Palenque-Temple-of-Inscriptions

Remaining in Palenque for the whole day, the fact is that, even planning a second day will probably be your response in spite of what time of the year you decide for your visit.

Among the most spectacular sights-and sites-that you will see in Palenque is the Temple of Inscriptions.Entombed here is Pakal the Great. He was recognized as the greatest and most mighty ruler of Palenque, Pakal motivated the temple to be constructed soon after he had passed out of the world.For hundred years and more the pyramid steps lay concealed, and discovered during the mid 1800s, however it was not right until 1952 that Alberto Ruz unraveled the mystery of the staircase that led down into the grave.

It requires special permission to visit this part of the Temple of Inscriptions, but when or if you receive it you will be deeply touched by your visit here. Palenque is quite literally, enough to compel you to learn more about the Mayan civilization, and to visit repeatedly in an effort to solve the many mysteries that remain there.

Related articles and information:


Tour of the Palenque Ruins


Other day tours to Mayan sites:
Muyil and Mayan Culture Tour
Tulum and Sian Ka'an Tour
Coba Adventure Tour
More day tours

Multi-Day Tours:
Mayan Ruins Tours
3-Day Calacmul Jungle and Mayan Ruins Tour
3-Day Sian ka'an Tour

Articles:
Hiking Tours in the Mayan Jungle - How Adventure Travel differs with Duende Tours
Chichen Itza: Mayan Ruins
Bird Watching Tours