Already Mexico’s most visited cultural tourism site, Chichén Itzá, continues to develop new ways to improve visitors’ experience. The Chichén Itzá Archaeological Zone is constructing a new museum to showcase ancient artifacts to tourists who wish to understand Mayan culture and history better. The new museum, called “Chichén Viejo,” will display more than 800 historical …
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When it comes to safe destinations for vacation there are many places that come to mind, from the super-safe streets of Munich in the shadow of the Alps to Seattle, Washington — but this city near Cancun is one of the safest in the world. There is no shortage of beautiful spots to explore across …
Mexico’s top cultural tourism attraction continues to provide new ways for visitors to experience ancient Meso-American culture and civilization. One of the most well-known and impressive occurrences at Chichén Itzá is the “snake of light.” Each spring and fall equinox, the sun reflects against the Pyramid of Kukulkan, creating the illusion of a snake slithering …
Archaeological tourism in Cancun is back! In the first 3 months of 2023, archaeological tourism reached 90% of its pre-pandemic levels. The industry struggled during the pandemic, which resulted in the temporary closure of archaeological zones in the country. Today, 12 of the 13 archaeological zones in Quintana Roo have reopened. Meanwhile, over 600,000 tourists …
Chichén Itzá and Tulum were the first and third most visited archaeological sites in Mexico, according to data from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). Of the 15 archaeological sites that accounted for over 1% of total visitors, 6 were from the states of Yucatán or Quintana Roo. Other noteworthy archaeological sites on …
A tourist has been assaulted with a stick after illegally climbing one of Mexico’s most famous landmarks, Chichen Itza. The stunning temple grounds, which were believed to have been constructed all the way back in the 5th century, are usually admired from a distance by the millions of travelers who flock to see one of …
A tour in Cancun has been selected as one of the best in the world in the recent TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best awards 2022. This is the latest of several high-profile awards to head Cancun’s way over the past 12 months, each of which has helped to enhance the city’s reputation around …
When it comes to travel, there are a lot of top-quality destinations around the world that are vying for the crown as the “world’s best,” along with Cancun. Yet while a handful of other destinations might have beaches comparable to Cancun’s, restaurants that are just as good, or nightlife that’s equally electric, there are precious …
While there’s nothing quite like lounging by the pool at your all-inclusive during vacation, lots of Cancun travelers also opt for booking popular tours and excursions to fill their time in between the relaxing days and sunset cocktails. Cancun and the Riviera Maya is a destination filled to the brim with nature escapes and historical …