Travel Destinations in Mexico Have Surprising Secrets Adrian Rawlings - news.com.au
go to original February 17, 2014

What makes travel so special is the way every trip can feel like an adventure. Unfortunately, when great locations are completely overwhelmed by thousands of visitors, some of the wonder fades away. But don’t give up hope; there are still plenty of places to see if you crave a sense of discovery!



Islas Marietas - Playa Escondida, Hidden Beach (ExploraVallarta)

Tourists flock to the warm waters of Mexico every year for some fun in the sun. While many of Mexico’s sandy beaches are beautiful, none are quite as exciting as Playa del Amor or Hidden Beach. This beach is located in the mouth of the Banderas Bay as part of the beautiful Las Marietas Islands, about 32 kilometres off the coast of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

From above, Hidden Beach appears as a wide hole in the surface of the green grass of the island. Below is a completely hidden but surprisingly large circular beach that can only be accessed by swimming or kayaking through a rock tunnel. Once inside, visitors can enjoy a sandy beach with crystal clear, aquamarine water, perfect for sunbathing, swimming or snorkelling.



Cenote Angelita: "Underwater River" (TecdiveTV)

It isn’t the only secret watery location in Mexico. In a different part of the country, on the Yucatan Peninsula, a group of amateur scuba divers discovered a hidden underwater river that is now called Cenote Angelita or Little Angel.

Though the concept of an underwater river is mind-blowing, this fascinating waterway is truly located deep within a submerged ocean cave. Due to a combination of briny salt water and hydrogen sulfide, the Little Angel is denser than ocean water, creating a distinct separation that makes the water act and flows like a river.

A scuba diver’s dream come true, this hidden gem has sandy and rocky banks, trees, and plants just like an ordinary river, all located deep under the sea.

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