Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Gay Travel Recommendation: Xel-Ha

By Ricardo d Argence

Many years before, the city of Xel-Ha was known to be a very important place as all the Mayan people came together where they performed certain dances and rituals in order to respect their Gods " the Gods of Mayan mythology. But a lot has changed.

Today you'll find that Xel-Ha offers a huge aquarium to enjoy and it is a great place to go snorkeling too. Since it has so much to offer, many people come to the area to snorkel.

Xel-Ha, also called Xelha, is an archaeological site that is quite popular and you can find it in Quintana Roo, which is on the Yucatan Peninsula. This area has a very lovely tropical style beauty to enjoy.

The sea has a lovely color of blue and green, enticing you to dive on in to the beautiful waters. Everyone would want a swim if all of the seas out there had this great look to them.

Xel-Ha is situated about seventy-five miles south of the city Cancun. In order to get there, one is able to rent a car or take a bus or a taxi. If you use a method of public transport to get to the area, free transportation into the park is provided for all. So you dont need to worry about getting right to the park from the highway.

Xel-Ha has some of the most amazing water activities for adults as well as children. In these incredible seas you can have fun on the kayaks; you can go to Aquaventura, Sea Trek, Snuba or go snorkeling. Besides all the water activities, there is a lot of land for you to explore. There are fascinating caves, deep lagoons, inviting coves, and many more sites for you to see.

If you enjoy taking a walk, there are many paths and exciting bridges that will taken you around. Of course if you enjoy sitting back and relaxing, you can also go on the train ride that will ride you around so you can enjoy all the beautiful sights as well.

You'll definitely be glad you came to visit as you get around to seeing all the city sites. You'll enjoy the step back into long ago history when you are visiting Xel-Ha on vacation.

Interested in knowing a bit more about Xel-Ha and it's past? Well, according to legend the city was first started at a time when the Mayan gods brought together shrewdness, love, and fantasies in order to make this place to bring together the beauty and greatness of nature. Supposedly this is the reason that the entire area is so amazingly beautiful, since it is thousands of years old. While some only think this is a myth, there are others that truly believe that this is true.

To get into this park, you will have to pay some kind of fee. The fees will differ depending on what you do, but they are not too pricey. Kids are cheaper than adults are. It's definitely worth the price to enjoy the lovely park. With all the great sites available, you'll be happy to pay to get in.

Xel-Ha is a must see for anyone and everyone that enjoys good history and beautiful scenery. Be sure to take your camera along. You will want to take these memories home with you!

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