We weren't sure about bringing our tent on our Mexican
adventure on the Yucatan
Peninsula - we didn't
know if we'd want to lug it around everywhere and we weren't entirely sure we'd
be able to find a place to camp. Luckily, we brought it...
We
slept in our tent for six out of the eight nights of our trip. Camping on the
beach was a dream. The beach sand was so soft that we almost didn't need our
Thermarests, and almost every place we traveled offered camping facilities.
Apparently beach camping is permitted in Mexico, but we chose hotel or
guest house beach properties ($5 a night) for some added security. As a bonus we
were allowed shower and toilet facilities.
Tulum
at the "Tribal Village" tops my favorite list. The
beach property provided cabanas (straw huts) as well as camping areas. We stayed
three nights in the shelter of a grove of palm trees. It was perfect. The sound
of the waves lulled us to sleep, the sea breezes cooled us all night long and
the outdoor shower was an exhilarating experience.
Poc Na, on Isla Muheres is a hip and funky hostel
located on the beach. The hostel offers furnished rooms and dorms and a camping
area outside. There's a restaurant on site, a beach bar and many hammocks and areas
for lounging around. This was perfect for resting our tired bodies after a long
day of outdoor activity.
Read more about Kim’s amazing adventures in Mexico:
Kim Bowerman,
Nomadik Personal Fitness Expert
