Downtown Vancouver gives you glimpses of the vast waterways, lush forests, and dramatic mountains. Don't resist the urge to go and explore. Start with Vancouver’s Seawall or rush straight to the challenging climbs of Grouse Grind. The Destination Vancouver website provides you with a useful list of hiking ideas like Capilano Canyon, Pacific Spirit Park, Stawamus Chief, and Lighthouse Park. You can also join any of the well-reviewed hiking tours that take care of transportation and meals.

Cenotes (sinkholes) are deep wells with crystal clear water that can be accessed when the roof of a cave collapses. Fed by underground rivers, the cenotes were the main source of freshwater for the Mayans and therefore are considered sacred. They are unique to the Yucatán peninsula, and still to this day, the underground cave system connecting all the cenotes remains largely unexplored. Witnessing the breathtaking beauty of the large clusters of stalactites and stalagmites being mirrored in the crystal clear cool waters is a unique experience. Every cenote has its own particular beauty, and putting on a swimsuit and snorkeling in the pool is an absolutely unforgettable experience. Some tour operators also offer cave diving excursions for very experienced divers.

A hot mineral soaking pool is just one of the many amenities on the site of the natural Avila Hot Springs. Camping and other lodging, as well as a heated pool, showers, and an arcade are also available. The Springs themselves have a history that's over a century old.