Pinel Island Day Trip: Access and Practical Planning
Boats from Cul-de-Sac on the French side, reserve rules, the snorkel trail, restaurants and what to carry
Day Trips
Day trips from the destinations we cover, chosen because they are worth a day and reachable without an overnight stop: Saona and Catalina from Casa de Campo, the Marietas Islands from Punta Mita, Sian Ka'an, Akumal, Cobá and the cenotes from Tulum, Todos Santos from Los Cabos, and the Riviera Nayarit towns north of Punta Mita.
Each guide gives the driving or boat time, what a permit or park rule allows, what to ask an operator before you book, and what remains conditional on the day. Protected areas are described as their managing authority describes them.
St Martin
Anguilla
Boat Trips in Anguilla: Cays, Access and Planning
Sandy Island, Prickly Pear, Scilly Cay, Little Bay and Dog Island: departure points, operators and park rules
Casa de Campo
Saona Island and Catalina: Day Trips from Casa de Campo
Two protected islands off the southeast coast, and how to choose between a full day on Saona and a shorter trip to Catalina.
Tulum
Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve: How to Visit from Tulum
What the reserve protects, how to reach it, the fees and rules, and whether to tour it or stay inside it.
Akumal from Tulum: Swimming with Turtles Responsibly
How to visit the bay, the rules that protect its sea turtles, when to go and what else is nearby.
Cobá Day Trip from Tulum: Ruins, Nohoch Mul and Nearby Cenotes
Getting there, hours and rules, climbing Nohoch Mul, getting around the site and adding a cenote.
Cenotes Near Tulum: Types, Etiquette and How to Choose
How the types of cenote differ, which are near Tulum, the etiquette to follow and when you need a guide.
Los Cabos
Todos Santos Day Trip from Los Cabos: What to Know
How to plan the drive, what to see in town, which Pacific beaches to treat with caution, and when to stay overnight instead.
Punta Mita
Marietas Islands Day Trip: What to Know Before You Go
Compare islands excursions, Hidden Beach admission, park schedules and operator arrangements before booking.
Day Trips from Punta Mita: Sayulita, San Pancho and La Cruz
Choose a day of surf-town culture, art and community, or marina walks and seasonal markets.