Cancun may well be the leading tourist destination in Mexico, welcoming guests to luxurious resorts and pristine Caribbean beaches lapped by turquoise waters, but impressive service aside, it’s lacking in one thing, and one thing only: Culture. Built as a resort hub in the late 70s, it doesn’t have the centuries of accumulated heritage to …
Mexico is a country best known for its award-winning luxury hotels, paradisaical Caribbean beaches, and exciting nightlife, but it is also an invaluable source of culture, being littered with some of the world’s most famous ancient landmarks: the ruins of Mesoamerica. Prior to the arrival of the Spanish and the subsequent colonization of Mexico, it …
The Maya Train is the greatest infrastructure project to have been launched in Mexico in years. Traveling on a loop around the Yucatan Peninsula and as far southwest as Palenque, it has greatly improved connectivity between some of the country’s top tourist sites since its launch last December. These include Cancun, the bustling resort zone …
People travel from around the world to visit Mexico for its pristine white sand beaches, amazing weather, and warm and welcoming people. But one of the biggest attractions of a trip to Mexico is the culture and rich history. The historic ruins of Chichen Itza have just broken their single-day attendance record, according to …
Whether you’re the sun-seeking type or History buff, Mexico has a wide array of tourist attractions to keep you entertained during a week-long break. Home to pristine Caribbean beaches lined by world-class resorts and charming colonial towns, it offers the best of both. There are many categories of visitors to Mexico, but one thing they …
One of the many reasons why the Mexican Caribbean is so popular among American tourists, other than beautiful beaches and a riotous nightlife, is the fact it houses some of the best-preserved ruins of the bygone Mayan civilization. Ruined sites like Chichen Itza and the fort in Tulum attract millions of visitors every year, but …
Earlier this week, a tourist was scolded and physically attacked by an angry crowd after climbing the historical pyramid of Chichen Itza in Mexico. After the incident went viral on TikTok, numerous users began wondering why her behavior was so strongly reprimanded and, most importantly: what exactly are the rules for visiting an ancient site? …
Chichen Itza is a unique tourist destination for its architectural, artistic, scientific, and historical importance. It’s one of the most relevant Mexican archaeological sites and the second most visited site in Mexico after the pyramids of Teotihuacan. Here’s a complete guide to visit Chichen Itza and make the best out of your visit. Where is …
The archaeological sites that house Mayan ruins are a tourist destination to enjoy for their beauty, culture, history, and extraordinary landscapes. We invite you to discover the top seven Mayan ruins you should visit in Mexico. Palenque Thanks to its impressive sculptures and buildings, located in the state of Chiapas, Palenque is considered one of …
This coastal area of white sand beaches and turquoise waters, typical of the Caribbean Sea, receives millions of tourists to enjoy a dream vacation every year. In addition to relaxing on the beach and exploring its fantastic coral reefs, you can enjoy several of the best sites of the ancient Mayan civilization and one of …
Situated on the Caribbean coastline of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Tulum is known for its coastal and jungle archaeological ruins, charming beaches, reserved areas, and dream cenotes in the Riviera Maya. Here is a list of seven day trips from Tulum you can’t miss. Sian Ka’an The Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve was declared a World Heritage …