Cancun in a Day – Joe’s Jeep Adventure

What do Cancun and a chocolate sampler share in common? Variety. Unlike a sampler, however, Cancun won’t try to pawn its undesirables off on you, wrapped in deviously chic chocolate shells; no, that pithy little saying, “it’s all good,” courses ubiquitously throughout the Yucatan.

But is it really all good? If it weren’t for that decoder opposite the lid, you could potentially choke back a few asparagus-creamed truffles on your journey to reach the best flavors. But Cancun keeps to the metaphor with a guide that lets you to easily sift past the dregs and indulge in the worthy; it’s called Joe’s Jeep Adventure, and it’s your only means to craming a slew of eco-experiences into one day.

The tour begins at a Starbucks at Plaza la Isla, a mall situated among the Cancun resorts of the Hotel Zone. The tour’s guide, Pepe, picks you up in a brand new 4-door jeep and guides you throughout Cancun and beyond its boundaries. You’ll wander the ruins of an ancient Mayan village and swim in underground caverns called cenotes (see-no-tays). And earlier, when I compared the tour to a box of chocolates, I wasn’t just reaching. You’ll also travel to a lush zoo with monkeys, crocodiles, deer, and other animals native to the Yucatan. Finally, Pepe delivers you to an authentic Mexican village while still allotting enough time to end the tour at a buffet feast on the beach.

Joe’s Jeep Adventure recommends the following for their guests:

• Swimsuit
• Sunscreen
• Insect Repellent
• Comfortable Shoes or Sandals
• Towel
• Camera
• Spending money for if you want to buy handicrafts at the village

The tour runs from 830am to 430pm. Oh, and one thing I may have forgot to mention, those tour-jeeps—you get to drive them. Pepe is only the guide that keeps you on course. Maybe now you see why Joe’s Jeep Adventure is worthy of chocolate-sampler comparison and why it consistently ranks among the top attractions in Cancun.

Prices

Adults - $119.99, Kids (Under 12) - $79, (Under 4) - Free!

To book a tour, visit Cancun care.com