While the vast majority of travelers come to Cancun to make full use of the beaches, sometimes sargassum throws a wrench in the works. This smelly algae is becoming a fact of life in Cancun during the spring and summer seasons. Thankfully plenty is being done to fix the situation, and for many stretches of …
Maya
Each year more than 2 million people from across the globe visit the amazing Chichen Itza, and anyone who has experienced the magic feeling of walking through this historical marvel understands its never-ending appeal. And while Chichen Itza deserves its popularity, it may just need to be prepared to lose some of that popularity to …
The Mexican Caribbean is a hotspot for discovering ancient Mayan ruins of all shapes and sizes, and archeologists are always discovering more sites. One of the most recent Mayan ruins making the headlines is Cobá, in Tulum, which was recently declared an ‘Area of Archeological Monuments’ by the President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador. …
Tourists in the Riviera Maya will soon be able to interact with local artisans and purchase products showcasing traditional Mayan culture. Maria Lezama, Governor of Quintana Roo, announced the creation of the Artisan Corridor of Tulum in a press conference. The project aims to give local artisans the space to promote and sell local products. …
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 …
The Maya Train will open up several new ancient Mayan ruins for travelers to explore upon its completion in late December this year. One such historical site is the Oxtankah ruins, one of the most significant well-preserved Mayan sites in the Mexican Caribbean state of Quintana Roo. Until now, the ruin’s secluded location made it …
Officials are preparing to open the Ichabal Maya site for tourists in an unprecedented move, granting visitors the chance to explore the vast ruins for the first time ever. The Maya Train, the Mexican government’s flagship infrastructure project, will make it easier than ever before for tourists to gain access to the ancient site. The …
At least six new hotels have been planned for construction near important archaeological sites located on the upcoming Maya train route. The new train route, which isn’t expected to be completed until late into next year, will make it much easier for travelers to visit some of the best-preserved examples of Mayan architecture and temple …
The Mexican Caribbean state of Quintana Roo is widely considered one of the richest historical regions in Mexico, where travelers can find abundant remnants of the Maya civilization. The history of the Maya society is an ancient one, dating back to 2000 BC. Travelers in Cancun, Tulum, and the Riviera Maya can find a wide …
The construction of the Maya Train in Cancun can finally go ahead after facing months of legal setbacks over environmental concerns. The Maya Train is Mexico’s flagship infrastructure project, a massive undertaking to build over 1500 kilometers of railway tracks through six states, including Quintana Roo. Set for completion by the end of next year, …