Not all of the tourist know it but there are two sets of ruins in Cancun. The second, more remote, less touristy ruins are from fishing village which is considered to be ancient Cancun, the ruins are called El Meco and are located in the northern beach part of the place. While ruins in the tourist area have a great museum, they can't really offer much in ruins department, after all it used to be a very wealthy and big but farm. El Meco ruins is actually a small Mayan village and it preserved quite well. The only downside of it is the size, I think it's hard to enjoy it more than an hour. On the bright side during the seaweed season the cleanest beaches are located close so if you happen to be in Cancun it might be a great idea to plan on a beach day. Also there are mostly locals on the beaches nearby so you will get a different vibe. And marines with yatchs and boats are literally everywhere so you are more than welcome to enjoy these kind of views (I very much did). Also while exploring the ruins we met different tourists and even managed to get a photo of us together! I am always very happy when we have proper photo together.
For the walk I have chosen neutral palette. These shorts are still comfortable and cute to wear so I enjoy wearing them while I can. It is actually nice to feel something about your belly that is not a dress. White shirt is a staple classic and I definitely enjoy wearing it. My new and also beige baseball cap finished up the look (it has "outdoors" written all over it). I am so happy I finally have a baseball cap, it is an absolute must for me to have.
Bonus: Find all the lizards photo:
Befree shorts
Uniqlo shirt
c/o iGlassesshop glasses
Cuidado con el Perro cap
Fila flipflops
Have a nice day,
Lyosha
I have been to Cancun a few times. On one trip, I visited Chichen- Itza on a tour. The ruins you are talking about look less touristy, more room to roam, which is good! Much of Cancun, as you know, can get quite crowded.
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling that Cancun is always crowded, at least downtown. I definitely fail to see few people outside at any given moment. I don't mind that at all, it's a part of the charm for me really. I notice it gets less on tourist department as the summer grows near which is fine as well.
DeletePerfect timing to read this! We are planning to go to Cancun very soon. I love all the pictures you shared. Very helpful ideas for our vacation.
ReplyDeleteif you need more tips, let me know. Right now I am in perfect position to help out: still not that long living here so I actually do touristy stuff but I also live here so I have plenty of time and no rush attitude
DeleteIt's so nice you were able to go and enjoy seeing these sights! I was so tired in my pregnancies, we didn't travel much, haha!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a good weekend. It's another rainy one here!
Away From The Blue
I wouldn't call a trip or a travel even anything located in the city of residence. the ruins are about 6 kilometers to the north from my home so it wasn't a big deal. however I was very concerned I would loose mobility and desire to walk during the pregnancy (especially given my back issues after the breakage) but I am absolutely free to walk for as much as I want even at 38 weeks. even if I will start to be too tired to relax, it won't be for that long anyway. I get tired faster during the pregnancy as well but normally I am quite fast to recover. I try to catch the tiredness as fast as possible and just sit for 15-20 minutes somewhere pretty to regain my strength (thankfully I don't need it all that much).
DeleteI saw your rainy entertainment, Iooks fun, I love board games.
I've never been to Cancun but I heard a lot about it. The place is absolutely gorgeous...
ReplyDeleteit is! and it surprising is great as a place to live too. never thought it might be that way for a beach oriented resort city
DeleteHow incredible! I have never visited, but it looks like a really remarkable place. You look like you are having SO much fun!
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This is amazing! I’ve never been to Cancun but it’s on my list of places to travel. Cute outfit btw!
ReplyDeleteI really love the neutral colors you picked for for this excursion. Looks so pretty on you
ReplyDeleteThis looks brilliant, have always wanted to go here!! What an amazing place, you look super cute too :) I loved the lizards, ha!! x
ReplyDeleteif you ever come make sure to hire me as a guide. I take blogger talks and photos together as payment
DeleteOhh wow....you had a lizard as travel mate too, lol, love your travel ootd here,so comfy stylish looking . Cheers Siennylovesdrawing
ReplyDeleteI think there are more iguanas here than pigeons. I don't mind though they are charming (and herbivore so in case you ever here don't need to worry it might do anything to you)
DeleteRuins are like art in itself. With those burnt or dilapidated structure, you can appreciate the history and culture of the place. BTW, I like the pic with your husband carrying you. So very romantic, so in loved.
ReplyDeletethanks so much! It's our to go pose for taking photos.
DeleteI've never been to Cancun and these pictures just convinced me to pay a visit. I love ruins and these look very cool.
ReplyDeleteI love visiting old ruins like this, it is fascinating to see how they lived and wonder how they built everything.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great place to visit and looks like you guys had a wonderful time there. I love looking at historical or ruins and see how time has changed them and the story behind it.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it Cancun has nice beaches too? Pretty preggy is getting all the sun and exercise I see in the photos ei?
ReplyDeletethe beaches are nice as well, and yeah, tons of them! Thanks! I love the perks of my new residence. I moved here some time ago
DeleteI have never seen this part of Cancuns. Ruined yet beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place to visit. This is nice part of cancuns. This will help people to know about it and come take pictures.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was pregnant so many years ago there were no pants - just maternity dresses
ReplyDeleteI am wearing regular pants, not maternity. I have zero maternity clothes
DeleteI love that you're visiting the non-touristy areas and getting to know the area. You've definitely inspired me to take a trip soon!
ReplyDeleteErica, if do travel here, don't forget to drop me a line, I'd love to meet in person and even if we don't I could share pins with best tacos around
DeleteThis is beautiful! I love hearing about Cancun ruins, especially the history!
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