The exaggerated tourist acceleration that the Riviera Maya has received in the last decade has led to the exhaustive explosion of a new commercial bubble on the coasts of Mexico and with it a world of opportunities for the creation of new companies and businesses that respond to the renewed needs that arise from this phenomenon. Tourism is clearly what maintains this economic microclimate and it is the activity that receives the most investment from the State and foreign capital.
Travel companies and agencies have grown exponentially in number and administrative quality during this process. Odigoo Viajes is one of the companies in this group, which has amazed tourists, locals and those who have benefited from their fruitful services. The intermediation they have created between Mexicans and visitors, creating a beneficial and organized atmosphere for both, has opened a new world of possibilities for the realization of the activity. In recent years, they have not only gained experience, which is evident in every decision and recommendation they generate, but they have established a familiar aspect of those struggles arising from the problems or competitions that the tourist offer can generate. There is a certain level of understanding of what the client demands and seeks and that is why they have different levels of involvement. Some people want simple precautions, others seek total and in-depth planning. Odigoo Viajes respects these decisions and executes them to perfection.
In correlation with the choices of tourists, Odigoo has noticed a growing surge in ecotourism on the Caribbean coasts, which works as a response to the damage caused by traditional tourism. These trends aim to respect not only the environment and the beautiful beaches that frame the landscapes of Cancun and company, but also to preserve the comfort and health of local communities and the fauna linked to all these different agents that make up this ecosystem.
Activities in Cancun
To be convinced to opt for an ecological option, it is necessary to understand that several activities can entertain and have fun while taking care of our planet. Cancun presents a kind of dichotomy that surrounds all its productive development. On the one hand, the resorts and their private beaches do not favor ecological protection. All the production that costs the seas and hotels responds to the explosive dictates of nature as a resource. On the other hand, living nature and areas protected by government laws try to combat this future.
There are a number of water sports, such as kayaking, that do not rely on a pollutant for their practice. Whether on a beach in Cancun resorts or in protected areas such as the protected waters of Isla Mujeres, some activities respond to an “eco-responsible” concept. Snorkeling, scuba diving and swimming with marine animals are not allowed. It is precisely because of the proximity of general wildlife that an encounter is not considered natural.
Jungle tours are a popular attraction that has grown in the conversations of tour companies. Most of these guided adventures tend to have an environmentalist tinge, as they mostly take place in reserves or protected areas. Sian Ka’an is one of the places that offer both scenic attraction and natural preservation. The jungle-sea combination of Sian Ka’an is unique in the world and many tourists come to this area exclusively to visit the reserve.
The Rio Lagartos Reserve also offers a similar experience. The Lagoons of Las Coloradas, and its preserved coastline take care of its fauna like gold, especially the famous pink flamingos that populate the area and turn out to be a fundamental element of the excursions. You can see more information and tips for a trip to Mexico here.
Cozumel Island
Another place that respects the conditions imposed by those who care for the planet are the few virgin or almost virgin spaces that are still to be discovered on the Riviera. Cozumel is one of these spaces. A distant and unknown island that has regained importance in recent years. It has in its biosphere one of the most varied and impressive reefs in the world, the Mesoamerican Reef. In addition, another protected natural area lives and breathes on the island: the Chankanaab Lagoon. All this is immersed in the island’s national park. Nature and discovery in one place
Tulum
Like Cancun, Tulum depends on a modernity-ecology dichotomy that it constantly fights. In recent years, the region has become the new capital of electronic music. Competing with Ibiza, it is the new “spot” of the genre, and the high-level events that take place there mark the economy of the entire region. New resorts, new bowling alleys, and new clubs have emerged, and most of them do not develop an ecological performance. We say most, because some places, like the Ahau Tulum Hotel, bet on a natural continuation of their structures.
Despite this, the neo-hippie and hipster chic complexes that are the mainstay of the communities that flock to the island during the high season, seek to renew that commitment to care and protection that is defended in other places. This new capital invested in the area contradicts the virginity that Tulum represents.
Bacalar
Perhaps the perfect place to end our ecological journey is Bacalar. The Lagoon of the 7 Colors is perhaps the most unique and incomparable landscape in the region. These seven colors are due to the depths of the water masses. It is not for nothing that Bacalar is known as the Mexican Maldives. This beauty is not only protected by humans. It is said in the surrounding villages that the lagoon was blessed by the Mayan gods, hence the beauty it reveals. A mythical and organic journey that respects the concept of vacation we are looking for.
