Driving to PUNTA ALLEN in SIAN KAAN Biosphere Reserve, Unesco World Heritage Site, Quintana Roo,

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  • Hi Guy's, welcome to this video where we explore the beautiful village of Punta Allen within the SIAN KA'AN biosphere reserve a UNESCO world heritage site of 1.3 million acres in the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico.
    This is not the easiest place to get to. Access is via the end of the beach road in Tulum town and then your journey really begins!! It took us two and a half hours to drive the rustic road to the village from Tulum. The road is full of potholes and we only averaged speeds of 10 to 30 KM per hour. Is the drive worth it? Watch and see.
    We spent two nights in the village and our accommodation was located only a few feet from the beautiful Caribbean Sea where we woke up each morning to a wonderful sunrise. On day two we hired a private boat to explore the Lagoon and then out to the Caribbean Sea to spot wildlife and snorkel. One can see many different animals, birds and sea creatures on this eco tour. These tours are considered wild in that there are no animals in captivity and you are relying solely on your guide to spot Dolphins, Manatee's and sea Turtles to name but a few. Was the tour worth it, did we get to see nature at its best? Please watch the video and make up your own mind. We hope you enjoy

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  • @kimberlywoodbury1739
    @kimberlywoodbury1739 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank God Punta Allen hasn’t been wrecked! I have watched with sadness as Tulum went from an outpost where you could rent a palapa to camp near the beach to an overcrowded, expensive zoo. Hopefully they will never fix that road.

  • @moniqueconnors2838
    @moniqueconnors2838 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video thanks for sharing

  • @suewellings4500
    @suewellings4500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What an adventure! I hope I look as good as Tommy the turtle when I’m 100. Lol. Another great video guys. Thank you

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes no kidding on the turtle lol 😂 Thanks Sue 🥰

  • @jasonmcguire2017
    @jasonmcguire2017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Looks like fun. Today I cleaned the kitchen! Lol, you guys are living. Now I have your theme song stuck in my head and will hum it while I finish up other weekend chores.

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha Ricky gets that tune stuck in his head all the time too ! Cheers Jason

  • @laurieannstratton5176
    @laurieannstratton5176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfection!

  • @msehollenbeck
    @msehollenbeck 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video! We're heading to Punta Allen next November to check off the hubby's bucket list item of fishing in Punta Allen. We're thinking we'll rent a car so I've been really trying to get a true sense for the road (have heard horror stories!). Our dream is to retire in Mexico also but for now, we're living vicariously through you!! 😃

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your lovely comment Beth. Fishing in Punta Allen is definitely on Ricky’s bucket list too. Please let us know what you thought of it there and have an awesome time. Appreciate you watching our videos

  • @patriciadiaz5622
    @patriciadiaz5622 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the pics in the beginning of your videos!!!💙

  • @elizabeth4914
    @elizabeth4914 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it

  • @meltonsonthemove
    @meltonsonthemove 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We are 100% living vicariously through your videos. We are so excited for our trip in July. Can not wait to travel these areas our selves and pick our place to live. Keep up the good works on the videos.

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aw you are very kind and that’s fantastic you’re keen to get down here and explore ! And thank you so much 😊

  • @cindyritmeester
    @cindyritmeester 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So beautiful. The wildlife is spectacular and great that you support a local eco-friendly tour guide. Enjoy!

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Cindy, thank you for watching our video we really enjoyed ourselves there it was a great couple of days and yes the wildlife was a blessing to see

  • @hughwilliams542
    @hughwilliams542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks soooo amazing .. I'm putting this on my bucket list.....

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome Hugh !! I think you and Angie would love it 😍

  • @storres1368
    @storres1368 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your videos are very encouraging. Thank you🥂🥂

  • @YogawithDeLora
    @YogawithDeLora 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great trip!

  • @Big-yh8wz
    @Big-yh8wz ปีที่แล้ว

    WENT THERE YESTERDAY, WORTH IT!

  • @jessicavazquez7224
    @jessicavazquez7224 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this! I really enjoyed this and this is exactly what I am looking for including the rustic feel. Wondering about access to basic needs like groceries, etc. while staying there?

  • @hughwilliams542
    @hughwilliams542 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And yes the "rickrack" travels song stays in your head a long time .... another great job guys

  • @cheriemiller669
    @cheriemiller669 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow what an amazing tour! I loved seeing the wildlife. On my way down next week and I think I may add this to my trip. Thank you so much for sharing

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww appreciate your comment. We hope you have a wonderful time on your upcoming trip. Thank you for watching 🥰

  • @jaydigshistory36
    @jaydigshistory36 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE PUNTA ALLEN! I need to go back soon

  • @TheDawnandGregShow
    @TheDawnandGregShow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video!! We will definitely put it on our list of things to do.

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much guys !! That’s great - very cool place

  • @darrellvivianpeters6631
    @darrellvivianpeters6631 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow guys that looked amazing....we would absolutely love that area what a great adventure and you were so fortunate to see so much wildlife...totally agree you need to have an understanding that it is a natural setting for the wildlife they are not "on show" they are just in their natural habitat sometimes if your really lucky you can see them sometimes you don't take it al in stride!!...That baby dolphin was amazing!!!...we would have to rent a car to go there when we come but I think it would be worth it!! Thanks for the video we never considered going there but we will now!!..Viv

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi guys ! Yes it is a beautiful place and we were very fortunate to see as much as we did. I don’t think Punta Allen is for everyone but we absolutely loved it and sounds like you guys will too ! Thanks for watching 😀

  • @CancunCindy
    @CancunCindy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! It looks stunning there! I think I decided we'll risk the drive. I would love to see turtles, dolphins, all the wildlife in a natural setting. Your videos turned out great. Showed the gorgeous colors. Well done.

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Cindy 🥰 yes- it is a really remarkable and beautiful place ! Glad to hear you are risking the road ! ( we think it’s totally worth it )

  • @tommyuber1878
    @tommyuber1878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good video information

  • @lesleytrethewey4481
    @lesleytrethewey4481 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will have to go here our next trip down.

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s great !! We loved our time in Punta Allen - thanks for watching and your comment

  • @patriciadiaz5622
    @patriciadiaz5622 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I guess the beauty there made it a little easier to handle The no electricity!!!

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes - it was definitely worth visiting 🥰

  • @taramccallvideo
    @taramccallvideo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for the wonderful tour! we are headed to akumal soon and are wondering if you need to drive to Punta Allen to get the boat tours? Do you know if you can get those boat tours closer to the Muyil entrance of Sian Ka'an?

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, yes from memory you can certainly arrange a tour from Muyil. We actually did a video on Muyil and had a guide for the tour of the ruins. The guide also does boat tours and speaks excellent English. He is an expert on Birds and will tell you all the names etc. I believe we linked his contact details in the video. We would highly recommend this guide his name is Eddie and you can find him at the Muyil ruins. If Eddie can't take you on the tour himself he will get you sorted out with a decent guide.

    • @taramccallvideo
      @taramccallvideo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RickRackTravels terrific. thanks so much.

  • @nathanbristow8194
    @nathanbristow8194 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Guys!! thanks for the great videos. how much was the hotel room for 2 nights please, and restaurant prices? Thanks.

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Nathan, Glad you enjoyed the video - thanks so much. I’ve dropped the link to the boat we stayed in and also the fisherman lodges website. It gives all their rates. Breakfast was included with the stay and we found dinners reasonably priced (also considering they have to boat in or drive in groceries) I hope this info helps.
      ascensionbayflyfishing.com/
      abnb.me/RDuw9xxn9fb

  • @Perculsion
    @Perculsion 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, great vid, looking to go there this week, how were the roads? Was a 4x4 essential?

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching. And no - Definitely not. We don’t have a 4x4 and saw some cars travelling the road. Take it slow and you will be fine. Have an awesome time !

  • @jimmyyu5259
    @jimmyyu5259 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi beautiful place and would you share the rental boat tony contact info?

  • @JLRMx1
    @JLRMx1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you visit “la piscina”? It is a beach

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, I have never heard of that place - I must look it up

  • @SuperLeechboy
    @SuperLeechboy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do you prefer to rent your car in Tulum?

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We didn’t rent a car in Tulum (it is our own car that we own we drove)

  • @NicolasCassignol
    @NicolasCassignol ปีที่แล้ว

    Laissez le lieu secret bande de tocard à tout partager !! La plaie c'est TH-camr

    • @RickRackTravels
      @RickRackTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      les habitants de punta allen sont très reconnaissants et heureux de recevoir des touristes. Merci d'avoir regardé