The Mexican Caribbean has more to offer than some of the best beach destinations in the entire world. The region has been inundated with visitors this year, with huge portions of tourists taking a keen interest in the archeological and historical offerings of the stunning location. Chichén Itzá has been the number one hotspot for …
Chichen itza
The Yucatan state boasts over 2,000 Mayan archaeological sites, with new findings emerging yearly and potentially thousands more awaiting discovery. Yet among these Mayan treasures, none have captivated the hearts of visitors quite like the majestic Chichen Itzá. Designated a World Heritage site in 1988 and recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders Of …
With summer vacation ending for Americans in just a couple of weeks, it can be confirmed that the Mexican Caribbean has already shattered all expectations this year within the tourism sector. Quintana Roo is on track to welcome 1.8 million tourists passing through the state by August 27th, which is estimated to inject over 1 …
The Maya Train is nearing completion, and new details are emerging about its stop at one of Mexico’s most iconic tourist attractions. New illustrations show wide green spaces and natural lighting throughout the Maya Train stop in Chichén Itzá. The Chichén Itzá station will be over 130,000 square feet and will be one of the …
With the Mexican Caribbean’s boundless popularity spilling out from areas like Cancun and Playa Del Carmen, cities like Valladolid are experiencing a rebound in their hotel and restaurant sectors, with the expectation that it will continue to grow throughout the month of August. Located between Mérida and Cancun, this “Magic Town” is known for its …
Every eager traveler who has ever thought of heading to Mexico will have no doubt come across the state of Yucatán as part of their research, and they should make it a destination on their bucket list. Home to some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world, as well as historical sites dating back …
In all its majesty and grandeur, Chichén Itzá welcomed one and a half million tourists in the first half of the year, as reported by The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). This makes the site the most visited archeological site in all of Mexico, with Teotihuacan near Mexico City ranking second. Of the …
History lovers in the Riviera Maya received exciting news this Monday- a new section of the Riviera Maya’s most famous archaeological zone will soon be open to the public to explore. Chichen Itza Viejo, or Old Chichen Itza, will open to the public for the first time on September 2 this year. Chichen Itza Viejo …
Tourists who flock to the Riviera Maya to experience Mayan culture and civilization have yet another reason to make the trip to Chichen Itza this June. On June 19, a recently discovered solar phenomenon will be visible at Chichen Itza. Archaeologists discovered the phenomenon this May while studying the Ossuary, an eleven-century-old astronomical observatory. They …
Tourists continue to flock to museums in the Riviera Maya this year, and soon, they will have even more to choose from. Three museums will soon open in the region, including one at Chichen Itza, the Puuc Archaeological Park, and the Dzibilchaltun Archaeological Zone. This comes as officials take note of statistics showing that tourists …