Entries by Apolo Castro

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Discovering the Island of the Birds

Board a yacht bound for a real desert island, a palm-lined treasure called Contoy, that is one of the most important bird sanctuaries in the Caribbean. A two-hour boat ride to the north of Cancun through a stretch of sea in shades of turquoise that defy imagination, the tiny desert island of Contoy is sometimes […]

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Xenses Park to Open in the Summer of 2016

The Experiencias Xcaret group is opening another park this June. Built with an investment of US$25.5 million, Xenses is the group’s sixth park in the Mexican Caribbean and it promises all the creativity that is a Xcaret hallmark. What you see is what you don’t in Xenses. It seeks to awaken your senses, playing with […]

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Akumal Bay now a Protected Area

By official Federal Government decree on March 7, Akumal Bay was declared a Marine Refuge for Protected Species. This move will strengthen conservation efforts for the three species of sea turtle that inhabit the area: the green, loggerhead and hawksbill; four species of coral: staghorn, elkhorn, soft corals and sea fans; three species of mangrove: […]

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Video Mapping in Merida and Izamal

When you visit Merida, capital of the Yucatan, stroll through the main square at night for a taste of the famous ambiance. You’ll see some that some of its iconic buildings such as the Cathedral and Casa de Montejo are the backdrop for a spectacular video mapping show relating the history of this grand old […]

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Say No to Straws in Playa del Carmen

The Playa del Carmen municipal government will soon be launching a campaign to reduce the use of drinking straws in the city, with the aim of eventually extending it to plastic bags too. Unsightly straws litter beaches and are washed out to sea where they injure sea turtles and other marine creatures and add to […]