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Clear water and limestone at Gran Cenote. Photo: Dronepicr, CC BY 3.0. Resized and cropped.

Mexico · Field guide

4 cenotes Tulum visitors should know

My pick is Gran Cenote for a first swim. Choose Dos Ojos for cave scenery, Carwash for open water, or Calavera for a short stop.

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The infinity pool at Makanda by the Sea. Photo: Andrei Konovalenko, CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and cropped.

Costa Rica · Travel guide

5 Costa Rica resorts: adults only, from forest to sea

I’d choose Nayara Springs for a quiet rainforest stay with a private plunge pool. For a beach trip with meals and drinks bundled in, start with Secrets Papagayo or Occidental Papagayo.

The Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan. Photo: Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized and cropped.

Mexico · Travel guide

Tour Teotihuacan, Mexico: 4 ways to see the pyramids

My pick for a history-led day is Context’s Teotihuacan tour. Amigo’s early tour suits a shared trip, while Volare makes sense when the balloon flight is your main goal.

Illustration of a pool holiday on Ambergris Caye.

Belize · Travel guide

Coco Beach Resort Belize review: is it worth it?

Coco Beach Resort is a strong pick for families who want big pools and room to spread out. I’d book it for pool days and reef trips, with a clear meal plan and a budget for travel into San Pedro.