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Xcaret opens huge new aviary

  If you are planning a visit to Xcaret during your stay and are interested in nature, don’t miss the park’s huge new aviary, now open to visitors. A total of 1,000 birds representing 50 species native to southeast Mexico live in…
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Isla Mujeres and Tulum declared Pueblo Magicos

On September 25, the Mexican Tourism Board announced the latest batch of communities to be listed as Pueblos Magicos, a distinction given to small towns and villages rich in traditions, history and natural attractions. The list included two…
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Merida’s Palacio Canton Museum Hosts Major Mayan Exhibition

Planning a visit to Merida on your next trip? As part of your sightseeing plan you’ll want to stroll along the tree-lined Paseo Montejo and marvel at its stately mansions, the legacy of the henequen boom at the end of the 19th century, the…
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The World’s Smallest Museum to be Built in Merida

The Yucatan State Government recently announced the construction of a new museum, which will be the world’s smallest, in Merida. The Casa Maya Museum will pay tribute to the traditional thatched cottage that has dotted the landscape for 3,000…
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Cancun has a new Recycling Plant

Recycling is finally coming to Cancun in a big way. Starting in 2016, garbage generated in Cancun and Isla Mujeres will be used to generate electricity, compost and recycled plastic, aluminum, cardboard and paper products. All this is due to…
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Flight News

Mexican airline Volaris is offering a new flight linking the Costa Rican capital San José with Cancun. In November, TAR will begin flying from Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche to Cancun. Beginning March 3, 2016, American Airlines will offer five…
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Shopping news

In good news for the fashion conscious vacationer, Sephora and H&M recently opened stores on Fifth Avenue in Playa del Carmen and a large Forever 21 emporium is next to Luxury Avenue in Kukulcan Plaza, Cancun.
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Made in Mexico

If you like to do your shopping online and are looking for something to wear back home that will remind you of your beloved Mexico or you want to surprise a fashionista friend with a different gift, check out Boutique Mexico, an online portal…
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Upcoming Events

10th Xcaret Festival of Life & Death Traditions, Xcaret, October 30, 31, November 1 & 2 Hosted by Xcaret Park, the 10th Festival of Life and Death Traditions showcases one of Mexico’s richest and most colorful customs, the Day of the Dead or Día de Muertos, which takes place on November 1 and 2.