Feel the wind in your hair during a guided ATV excursion that ends in a refreshing swim and a visit to the ruins at Tulum. A guide ushers you through the verdant jungle to an underground river where you are invited to cool off, before venturing to the pre-Colombian city of Tulum.

Depart your hotel early in the day to make the most of your time in the Yucatan Peninsula. With the birds chirping in the canopy above and the sunlight dappling the path in front of you, begin your day by following an expert guide through the jungle on an ATV with rugged tires and a powerful engine that makes quick work of the region's rocky riverbeds.

Before long, arrive at an aquamarine pool in the middle of the jungle. A well-kept secret among locals, the cenote, or natural sinkhole, features an underground river where you can cool off in the clear waves and take a moment to investigate your underwater environs. Then, towel off and indulge in lunch at a regional cafe before going to the Tulum ruins.

Immerse yourself in tales of the Maya people at Tulum, which saw its heyday between the 13th and 15th centuries. Your insightful guide leads you through the cultural site's ceremonial center, revealing jaw-dropping scenery where aquamarine waves impale themselves on the high Caribbean cliffs and white, fluffy clouds drift by, propelled by the wind.