Things to Do
Soliman Bay is a tranquil, yet exciting luxury vacation area, with fun, relaxation, and beauty for everyone.
Soliman Bay’s Villa Mar Caribe | Casa Kristie | Casa Jihae
This beautiful rental property near Tulum, Mexico is at the edge of the pristine waters of Soliman Bay, in the heart of the Mayan Riviera, between Akumal and Tulum, provide fabulous snorkeling opportunities for all ages and levels of experience. The waters are calm and relatively shallow, as they are protected by the second largest coral reef in the world, for amazing snorkeling views. Swimming out to the reef is a great workout, or if you prefer you can take the kayak, tie off to a bouy, and swim or snorkel in the grand elk and staghorn corals.
Book your stay at one of our casitas or entire Villa Mar Caribe in Soliman Bay. This is a truly magnificent experience for a honeymoon couple, entire family, or group of friends.
Soliman Bay – Tulum Area Attractions
Bicycle Tours and bike rentals in Tulum
IGUANA BIKE SHOP is a store dedicated to bicycle rentals and tours through the jungle by bicycle at IGUANA BIKE SHOP. With each bike rental, you’ll receive insurance in case of an accident, a local map, bike lock, and rear safety light for biking safely at night.
Departs early everyday, pedaling through the jungle to see the best CENOTES and CAVES in area, and snorkel in their crystal clear waters. They also offer tours of various routes and distances. This beautiful state has no mountains, so the bicycle trips are simple and easily accessible.
Sian Ka’an means, “Where the sky is born” in Mayan, and is a national reserve in the heart of Quintana Roo’s golden coastline. The Biosphere Center operates using ecologically responsible technologies, including systems for wetland waste management, rainwater collection, and wind and solar energy generation. It also offers educational outreach programs and conducts important biological research. CESiaK provides a model for other sustainable development projects as well as an informational resource for the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve.
Birdwatching Tours via Kayaking at Sian Ka’an
Explore the wetlands inside the biosphere reserve during this amazing tour. Enjoy bird watching around the beautiful bird nesting-island in either a single or double kayak accompanied by the expert bilingual guides (English and Spanish).
Free basic training available for those who have never kayaked before.
Bone Fishing in Sian Ka’an – Incredible Fly fishing in the clear waters of Sian Ka’an.
Cavern Diving and snorkeling at Dos Ojos - The most amazing Cavern diving and snorkeling in the Caribbean.
Caves of Aktun Chen – Discover the underground world of the ancient Maya, pure waters, stalagmites and stalactites thousands of years old, or ride horseback through the jungle.
Cenotes – Discover the soft pure waters of the cenotes that dot the surface of the Yucatan Peninsula. These waters stay a refreshing 75 degrees year round and are a part of one of the largest underground river systems in the world. Cenotes vary greatly, you will find some in caves while others are just on the surface. You will see signs for them everywhere so stop and check them out.
Hidden Worlds Cenote Park- An uncrowded adventure awaits your family at Hidden Worlds, which provides exlusive access for its guests to the region’s best cenotes that is not available to the general public. No tour buses at Hidden Worlds. Offers the world’s only SkyCycle that allows you to “easily and safely propel yourself through the treetops and caverns…to quietly take photos or simply enjoy spectacular views of the flora, fauna and cavern formations unavailable at ground level. The SkyCycle was designed around the idea of sustainable, low-impact tourism, allowing visitors to fully experience life in the heart of the jungle without traipsing through and causing damage to the delicate eco-system.” Even children are able to pedal and enjoy the sky cycle.
Chaak Tun – Quiet pathways through lush green jungle, decorative caverns echoing millions of years of growth and formation, cool, crystal clear cenote waters, and the harmony of a fragile ecosystem inviting you to experience and explore.
Kiteboarding in Tulum – Take kite-boarding lessons in nearby Tulum.
Mayan Ruins – Tulum Experience the breathtaking and mysterious history of the Mayans here from the post classical period 900-1200 AD.. The photo at the top of this page is of beautiful ruins overlooking the beach at Tulum. Several tours are available, or explore on your own–a photographer’s dream. Tulum is the most magnificent Mayan ruins on the Caribbean Sea. The main pyramid, El Castillo, sits on a 10-meter cliff and has an impressive view of the Caribbean. The pyramid is also aligned with a natural break in the world’s second largest barrier reef and functioned as a lighthouse for Mayan boats. Tulum means, “walled city.” It encompasses the temple complex and a sacred cenote. There is a large market at the entrance, and bargaining is expected.
Sailing -Take a day long adventure or a sunset sail on the beautiful Mexican Caribbean.
Scuba Diving – Visit the Akumal Dive Shop or the Abyss Dive Shop in Tulum to rent diving equipment or to learn to dive. The Tulum and Soliman Bay areas have some of the world’s most beautiful diving, with the second largest reef anywhere. Take a 1/2 day course to get certified and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime.
Xcaret Family Eco-Park- A great place for the family with something for everyone. Wonderful shows, tours, archaeological sites, an aquarium and swimming and snorkeling in the underground river or with the dolphins.
Xel-Ha eco-park – A beautiful and educational location for snorkeling, watching animal shows, swimming with dolphins or floating down a fresh water river to the sea. Xel-Ha is a great park for families, with something for everyone.