Cultural travel is on the rise in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean as travelers increasingly venture outside of their all-inclusive resorts. With a range of new investments to improve accessibility and infrastructure across the myriad of stunning Mayan sites around Quintana Roo, enjoying the Mexican Caribbean’s rich culture has never been so easy. The Mexican …
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The southeast of Mexico is a rich hotbed of culture and history; while it’s now better known as one of the world’s greatest vacation hotspots, it was once the seat of the powerful Mayan Empire. Luckily for the world, the Mayan Empire left behind no shortage of wonders for us and future generations to marvel …
Tulum’s renowned Archeological Zone will soon offer travelers even more Mayan history with the opening of two new monument areas that have thus far been closed to the public. The new archeological sub-areas have remained off-limits for visitors, but this is set to change as officials continue to implement the Archeological Zone Improvement Program across the Mexican …
Travelers can look forward to adding yet another impressive Mayan site to their Mexican Caribbean itinerary this summer after officials opened the Cobá Archeological Zone to the public this week. The ruins are some of the oldest and most significant in the region and had been closed for some time while renovations were taking place to prepare …
With historical and cultural tourism numbers exploding, Tulum’s world-famous archeological site is welcoming visitors in record numbers. As a result, officials have announced a massive investment package to protect the area’s delicate ruins. Although visitor numbers have been rising consistently for several years already, the completion of the Maya Train in late 2023 is expected …
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 …
Archaeological sites across the Mexican Caribbean appear to be more popular than ever before, as visitor numbers have grown by over 80% compared to previous years. While places like Tulum and Isla Mujeres have attracted visitors for years due to their rich history, 2023 is expected to be a record-breaking year for most Quintana Roo …