Travel back in time on your next vacation and visit some of the Maya treasures that pepper the Yucatan landscape. Here’s our March gallery showcasing some of the most spectacular ancient sites to whet your interest. Remember, your Concierge can help you arrange trips to Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Tulum, Coba, Ek Balam and many other […]
Did you know that there’s a beach hideaway in the Riviera Maya that is actually called “the place of the turtles” in Maya? That’s right, Akumal (ak means turtle and lumal place in Maya) is a picture-perfect bay protected by a chain of coral reefs where green turtles can often be spotted swimming. They also […]
As the sun sets in the west and the shadows lengthen in the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza, a collective gasp of amazement goes up from thousands of people who gather at the foot of the Pyramid of Kukulcan on the spring equinox in March. They are witnessing an incredible sight, the mysterious shadow […]
Calling all fishermen out there, mark your calendars. March is the start of the sport fishing season in the Mexican Caribbean. The fastest predators in the sea, reaching speeds of over 68 miles an hour, sailfish and marlin move through area waters in the spring and summer in pursuit of huge shoals of migrating sardines, […]
A field of 748 runners and walkers of all ages took part in the Fourth Royal Resorts Foundation Race on Sunday, February 17 in Cancun Hotel Zone. They were running for a good cause, to raise money for education. Royal Resorts Foundation joined forces for the 2019 race with Fundacion Lomas to raise money for scholarships […]
A new attraction is coming to Cancun this May. The latest adventure park from Grupo Xcaret, Xavage offers visitors a day of thrills on land, water and in the air. Built with an investment of more than 50 million dollars, this new park is located to the south of Cancun Airport in an area of […]
Quintana Roo state tourism officials announced that Cancun Airport will receive new flights from Turkey, Quebec and Russia this year. Additionally, Spanish airline Evelop is boosting the number of summer flights from Madrid to five a week on larger planes with 432 seats.
Are you planning a trip to Merida or Valladolid on your next vacation? If so, here are two new museums you might want to visit. First up in Merida is the Museum of Yucatecan Cuisine (Museo de la Gastronomía Yucateca). This restaurant and museum is a tasty introduction to the flavors of the Yucatan and […]
Here’s our monthly listing of upcoming festivals and events in Cancun, Riviera Maya and Yucatan. Carnival, March 1-6 (dates vary slightly according to location) From Cozumel, Cancun and Playa del Carmen to Merida and Campeche, it’s Carnival season. Cozumel February 27 – March 6 Cancun March 1 – 5 Isla Mujeres March 1 – 5 […]
