Been a regular reader of the board, but now I'd like a little input from some of you AC regulars.
My wife and I are heading to AC for a week in January. After doing our homework, we decided to stay at Mata Rocks, and the more I hear about it, the more excited we are to visit. Anyway - any suggestions would be appreciated, but here are some questions that we have.
1) Scuba certification. Is it worth the time to become certified in AC, or will we be better off being certified back home before our trip. Or is snorkeling beautiful as well?
2) If we only have a week (and admittedly limited funds) is Tikal out of the question & if so, what ruins are more easily accessible.
3) Finally, aside from relaxing on the beach. Does anyone have some "Do not miss" suggestions whether its food or entertainment or attractions.
I should finish this with letting you know my wife and I are pretty low maintenance. We're looking for a relaxing good time and nothing too fancy, but we do like to really experience the culture and customs of the places we visit. thanks.