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Originally Posted by chief husker
If being in or around water and beaches are a priority; stay in the Riveria (?) Maya area by Playa Del Carmen on the gulf side. Incredible diving and snorkeling, Mayan ruins, Xel-Ha is an incredible day trip.
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Xel-Ha is great but IMHO tulum is the best.
Chichen Itza is impressive but it's a 3hr bus ride from hell there & back. If you want ruins, Tulum and Xel-Ha are the best choice... and they are close to Playa.