June 1996 trip: Playa del Carmen, Mexico

My daughter and I took a trip to Playa del Carmen Mexico, which began on June 21, 1996. We be stayed at the Continental Plaza Playacarfor five of the 9 nights. To prepare for the trip, we became involved with Mayaquest, an online expedition for school aged children. Mom learned at least as much as the kiddies!!! It was a great experience, read about it. You'll hear lots more about Mayaquest in my trip report.

Day 1: Arrival, car rental and Tulum

Day 2: Snorkelling at Xel-Ha and check into the Hotel

Day 3: Cozumel

Day 4: Xcaret, "Nature's Sacred Paradise"

Day 5: Diving and braiding hair in Playa del Carmen

Day 6: Illness strikes!! Playa del Carmen

Day 7: Coba and the trip to Valladolid

Day 8: Rio Lagartos and lots of Flamingos

Days 9 and 10: Chichen Itza, Dizinip cenote and home