The Sacred Mayan Journey re-enacts an old Mayan rite that begins in Xcaret and ends in Cozumel, where offerings are made to the goddess Ixchel. Every year, pilgrims travel by canoe with wooden oars, as the Mayas did millennia ago. The canoeists cross to Cozumel after months of hard training. The Sacred Mayan Journey: What…
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Pueblo de Maiz is an interactive theme park that will transport you back in time to learn about the ancient Mayan people’s traditions and culture. A one-of-a-kind tourist attraction that puts you closer to this culture and its rituals on Cozumel. Its name means “land of swallows” and which was once a sacred Maya site…
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Ventura Park Cancun is a space with great attractions that everyone in the family can enjoy to the fullest. There are various possibilities for having a good time with the kids inside the park. There are activities for children, teenagers, and adults of all ages, and the park’s indoor parts will provide plenty of laughter.…
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The word “Cuzam” comes from the Mayan word “cuzamil,” which means “location or place of swallows.” Cuzam Eco Park appeared in 1988 in a nursery of decorative plants known as “plants and gardens.” Today, here you can spend a whole day. Play gotcha with your buddies, ride a zip line through the jungle at high…
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Xul-Ha means “where the water ends” because it is located in the southern part of the Bacalar lagoon. It is a highly recommended place for rest and recreation. You may spend a relaxing afternoon lying next to a tree or in a hammock. Other activities are go boating, kayaking, or cycling, or simply cool down…
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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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You could pretty much swim the length from Tulum to Playa del Carmen in cenotes alone, there are so many. Some of them are within parks and other tourist attractions to make the experience more complete. In LabnaHa, for instance, besides spending time in their three beautiful cenotes, you’ll feel closer to nature, thanks to…
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The Yucatan peninsula is chock-full of exotic wildlife which includes species not found in any other regions of the country. Many fall victim to the animal black market or other kinds of animal trafficking for the purposes of entertainment, such as circuses. Fortunately, places like the Vallazoo Zoo, near Valladolid, do all they can to…
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