Our next stop was Playa Del Carmen, but we ported at Calica instead. Calica is not much of a port but it is a breath taking view of the water. At this port we took the Tropical Jeep Safari, which had about 30–40 jeeps. We were a little disappointed with this tour at the beginning we thought it was going to be more in a tropical rain forest setting, with lush green vegetation and waterfalls. Instead we drove through Calica, very run down, and then to underground caverns. We were able to swim in the caverns, which was GREAT. The water was crystal clear and very cold, which felt very good since we had 90-degree temps. Just watch out for Bats they are flying around, but they don’t bother you. Once we left the caverns we headed for the beach (30 minute drive) and a buffet lunch. We were not prepared for this side of Mexico, it was down bumpy, and dirt roads we got to see the sides of Mexico that tourist don’t normally see. There were no brightly colored buildings here, it was broken down cars in front of ran down shacks. It really made me appreciate living in the United States. I had never experienced a Third World Country, and never really thought of Mexico as one until this tour. Once we arrived at the beach we were treated to a Mexican Buffet, which was very tasty. Then relaxed on the beach for about 1 hour and 45 minutes, then traveled back down the Mexican freeway (20 minutes) to the ship. The guides on this excursion were GREAT, there we very nice, informative and funny. The price of this excursion was $89.00 PP, and we feel was worth every penny. Just the experience of driving on the Mexican Freeway was worth it. The Mexican freeway is NOT for the timid driving, or the driver that experiences road rage easily.