Enjoy the beach.Sometimes in the winter there are dolphins near the entrance to the lagoon 3 km N of towncenter. There are sailboats going to Arrecife Alacranes nature reserve 110 km NNW (2-day trip- several tiny coral islands, lighthouse, you stay on the boat overnight. Diving, snorkeling. There's a wreck in only 15m depth sunk by accident on his way further NW to become an artificial reef for divers. Enquire in Progreso or Chelem just W.Flamingo colony in the lagoon. Viewing point just E of town on the road to Chicxulub Puerto.Remember: Chicxulub - 20km SW not Puerto was impact point of the giant meteorite many scientifist believe erradicated dinosaurs along with 90% other species some 65 millions years ago. The diameter of the crater is some 180 km.Dzibilchaltún is a Maya ruin some 25km S - during the spring and autumn equinoxes, the sun shines through the window of the main "Temple of the Seven Dolls". While the site and structures are not nearly as massive as Chichen Itza, it's still beautiful and very peaceful since there are no vendors all over the place hawking souvenirs like at Chichen Itza. There is also a cool cenote sinkhole where you can swim, and a small museum. Tours are offered in English and Spanish, or you may wander the site on your own. You can reach Dzibilchaltún via bus, or rent a motor scooter in Progreso.
