Island Hopping: Holbox
A hidden treasure lies just off the north coast of the Yucatán in the Gulf of Mexico, the island of Holbox. This is a magical spot; a haven for whale shark watchers, birders, fishermen and visitors who simply want to discover a different…
Puerto Morelos Hosts Two Fishing Tournaments in May
Fishermen from Cancun, Cozumel, the Riviera Maya and other parts of the Caribbean gather in Puerto Morelos this month to take part in two annual tournaments.
The fleet of boats heads out to the fishing grounds and each crew shares a common…
Puerto Morelos to be a Film Set
Puerto Morelos has been chosen as one of the locations for a movie called “Tipo de Cambio.” Filming will take place along the beach and around Marina El Cid to the north of Grand Residences. Shooting began in mid April and will conclude…
Setting Sail for the Sacred Mayan Journey, May 21-23
After six months of arduous dawn training sessions, 350 oarsmen from Cancun, Xcaret, Xel-Ha and Cozumel are ready to embark on the 2015 Sacred Mayan Journey, May 21-23. They will be following the perilous sea route taken by ancient Mayan pilgrims…
Admission fees for Mexico’s major archaeological sites can now be paid with credit or debit cards
The next time you visit the Cancun Maya Museum or 30 major archaeological sites throughout Mexico, including Chichen Itza, Tulum and Uxmal you’ll be able to pay the admission fee using a debit or credit card instead of by cash.
Visitor numbers on the rise in the Mexican Caribbean
In the first three months of the year, 3,992,000 tourists visited the Mexican Caribbean, 1.6 percent up on the same period in 2014.
Cancun Hosts Festival of Mexican Artisanal Distilled Spirits
Tequila, the world-famous spirit distilled from the blue agave may be Mexico’s liquor of preference, but there are many more traditional spirits from different parts of the country that you might want to sample during your time here.
On May…
Flight News
Several European airlines recently announced new routes or additional flights planned for the summer to cater to growing demand. They include Thompson Holidays, Vueling, which has boosted its services from London, and Blue Panorama, an Italian…
Playa del Carmen looks for Artists to participate in the Playa del Carmen se Pinta de Colores Festival of Street Art
A group of Playa del Carmen artists are transforming the walls and fences in different parts of town with colorful murals. In the last year they have painted over 40 with scenes depicting Mexican traditions or nature and they are going for more.
They…
