We will be sailing with Carnival and stopping at Calica. What excursions have you liked best.<BR><BR>Does anyone know anything about the golf excursion to Cozumel Country Club? Time...how long does it last?

<BR>Hi Nancy,<BR><BR>Calica is on the mainland, Cozumel is a island that requires a 45 minute ferry ride.<BR><BR>These are the distances from Calica to major attractions:<BR><BR>Chichen Itxa (major ruins), 165 miles.<BR><BR>Cancun (hotel area and shopping), 48 miles.<BR><BR>Tulum (famous ruins), 36 miles.<BR><BR>Xel-Ha (wonderful ecological park with tons of things to do and see), 24 miles.<BR><BR>Playa Del Carmen (nothing much here), 6 miles.<BR><BR>Paul<BR>

Which park would you choose, XCaret or Xelha? Is XCaret closer to the Port of Calica?

<BR>Hi Nancy,<BR><BR>Both parks are really fabulous with many thing to see and do depending on your lifestyle. I lean towards Xcaret with it's underground rivers, streams and caves. The park is about 20 miles north. I believe both parks have websites but I am not positive.<BR><BR>Paul<BR><BR>

There is a web site for Xcaret. I visited this when we went on a Celebrity cruise to Calica. Calica is a Rock Quarry port in what first seems the middle of nowhere. Xcaret is very close by and they take you there by "Partridge Family" buses. Xcaret is a fascinating Eco-logical park. Nice beach, the under-ground rivers are very unique. They have a zoo and some ruins, food, a dolphin enchounter (all though its usually sold-out). I highly recommend this trip. I have been to Xel-Ha once also which is nice for snorkeling but you can do that at Xcaret and its closer.

<BR>If you wish the Dolphin Encounter book it from the ship as soon as you get on board.<BR><BR>Paul