This Riviera Maya ecopark is a tranquil place with trails leading through natural vegetation to small cenotes where you can swim or snorkel (take your own gear). There are also local animals kept in rather small enclosures. Visitors can go horseback riding or grab a bite at the snack bar. Kantun Chi Ecopark is 14 mi/22 km from Playa del Carmen and 1 mi/1.5 km south of Puerto Aventuras. Daily 9 am-4 pm. Admission US$38.50 adults, US$32 children up to 12 years old, which includes a grotto tour, equipment and guide. Highway 307 (Riviera Maya km 85), Playa del Carmen. Phone 984-873-0021. http://www.kantunchi.com.
