Our first stop was the Mayan Cacao Company, where we gathered in a small courtyard under the watchful eyes of a magnificent scarlet macaw.
Then we headed back outdoors for a treat of fresh tortillas with mole sauce. Mole is a spicy chocolate-based sauce used in many Mexican dishes.
El Mirador is a spectacular spot. The pounding surf carves hollows in the rough rock, as it bursts high in frothy spouts and swirls low in foamy whirlpools.
Our visit to the Mayan Bee Sanctuary began with a ritual performed by a Mayan shaman. Then we followed a limestone path through lush greenery with an earthy floral aroma.