Authentic American travelers love to catch two birds with one stone ... Add on a couple hours and tour the Costco cenote, too ...

while bats and birds flutter overhead and turtles and fish swim around you. Located 3 miles outside of central Tulum, this cenote can get particularly crowded, so arrive early for the best atmosphere.

The creatures are a top draw for visitors to the reserve, which also showcases jaguars, pumas, howler monkeys and dozens of bird species. Additional activities include swimming in the cenote ...