Despite its small size, Akumal attracts a similar number of visitors each year, comparable to that of bigger cities around the Riviera Maya thanks to the experiences it has to offer. One of which, you can’t find anywhere else. Where is Akumal? Highway 307 is well-known by tourists, not only because it links Quintana Roo’s…
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If you’ve heard of the Riviera Maya, chances are you’ve heard of Tulum and its famous archeological site. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Tulum is one of the most interesting places in the Mexican Caribbean, home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, mystical cenotes, and hotels that appear…
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One of the most important cities in Yucatan—second only to the capital, Merida—there are many things to do in Valladolid to learn the history and culture of the place or just have something yummy to eat. Activities around this colonial city vary a great deal, least of which, this is where you’ll find one of…
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One of the most famous islands—if not the most famous—in Mexico, Cozumel has a wide variety of interesting things to see and do that are very different from its neighbor, Playa del Carmen. While the coastal city is known for its social lifestyle and activities in trendy restaurants and nightclubs, the experience on the island…
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The hotels in places like Valladolid are so interesting because many used to be enormous haciendas and mansions. Such is the case of Casa Valladolid Boutique Hotel, a small but fancy hotel a few blocks away from the city’s main plaza. This makes it a perfect location to establish a home base as you visit…
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Though today, Paseo de Montejo is one of the most important avenues in Merida, it used to be the only avenue in Merida and the road where the richest families then chose to build their mansions. One can spend half a day just walking down it and looking at the buildings from the first few…
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Merida is such an iconic city that even its parks are historically significant. In 2010, the Centenario Park and Zoo turned 100 years of existence (making it the two-centenario park, I guess)—though, then it was just a park. The zoo was added later, and today, it houses a variety of animals that you wouldn’t expect.…
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Visiting Puerto Progreso means spending time with and getting to know the nature that surrounds it; that is common and, evidently, an important part of the Yucatan Peninsula. And nowhere can you experience it better than at El Corchito Natural Reserve where, besides seeing the many species of plants and animals that inhabit this area…
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Cozumel is famous for its underwater vistas, but a lot of people can’t or won’t snorkel or dive. Many are too young or old; many have—perhaps—medical conditions; others just don’t like it. Cozumel’s Atlantis Submarines was thought out with those people in mind and offers the perfect alternative to enjoy Cozumel’s wonderful underwater landscapes without…
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Once a place of prosperity for the henequen business—a plant used to make a coarse, thick cloth for ropes, bags, and other things—at one point, Merida was home to millionaires who built enormous mansions for themselves. Nowadays, these buildings are used for different purposes, from businesses like banks and coffee shops to housing museums. One…
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