Things to think about being on the Yucatan in August.
1. It will be Hurricane Season (so buy trip insurance, just in case).
2. Hot. It will be ungodly hot and HUMID.
3. Mosquitoes. Stay out of the shade as they will be there waiting for you.
4. Sunscreen. Lather it on as it is so easy to burn down there in Mexico.
5. Frozen alcoholic drinks. Don't drink 'em. Nothing from water or you will have a miserable time on the toilet. Only drink from SEALED bottled water and don't believe anyone when they tell you the hotel water is safe. They lie.
6. Chichen-Itza is a MUST SEE. Tulum is nice and "pretty", but Chichen-Itza and Coba will blow you away.
7. Learn to SCUBA before you go down there and see the wonders of the clear waters down there (think Cozumel, especially).
8. Playa del Carmen is a nice place to stay a few days, if you want to get away from the glitz of Cancun.
Have fun!
