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Category |
Author |
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| MUSA: The Largest Underwater Museum in the World |
Beaches
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Janine Davila Madrid |
26/Apr/2013 |
| The pristine waters of the Mexican Caribbean are more than just the home of the Great Mayan Reef, the second largest barrier reef in the world, they also play host to the largest underwater museum in the world, known as MUSA. Classified as one of the "World's Most Unique Travel Destinations" by Forbes magazine, this interesting museum is made up of four themed galleries dedicated to ecological preservation. See More... |
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| The Five Best Beaches in the Riviera Maya |
Beaches
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José Miguel Almeyda Pulido |
20/Mar/2013 |
| The Riviera Maya has the most beautiful beaches in Mexico, making it the prestigious destination that it is today. See More... |
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| Cancun's AAA Five Diamond Awards |
Culture & History
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Tere Leetch |
18/Feb/2013 |
| Three restaurants and four hotels in Cancun have been given the prestigious Five Diamond award by members of AAA (American Automobile Association) in 2013. See More... |
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| Five options for a relaxing spring vacation in Cancun |
Beaches
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Juan Pablo Pinzón |
13/Feb/2013 |
| Are you ready for your next spring vacation in Cancun? Check out our list of unmissable activities and prepare yourself for a peaceful and serene experience. See More... |
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| 10th "Play and Lend a Helping Hand" Golf Tournament |
Groups & Special Events
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José Miguel Almeyda Pulido |
8/Jan/2013 |
| Every year, the Ciudad de la Alegria (City of Joy) organization in Cancun hosts the "Play and Lend a Helping Hand" Golf Tournament to raise funds for a noble cause: to help people in need discover their best opportunities in life. See More... |
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| Playa del Carmen's Quinta Avenida |
Magic Places
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José Miguel Almeyda Pulido |
12/Dec/2012 |
| Fifth Avenue is synonymous with glamour, fashion, shopping, and haute couture in New York. Who would have imagined that this label would also apply to the most famous thoroughfare in Playa del Carmen? See More... |
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| 2012 Riviera Maya Jazz Festival |
Culture & History
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Verónica Santamaría Rodríguez |
2/Nov/2012 |
| Once again the Riviera Maya will become a top event destination with its annual jazz festival, where renowned musicians come together for the much anticipated Riviera Maya Jazz Festival 2012 on November 22 – 24. See More... |
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| The Fall Cultural Arts Festival |
Groups & Special Events
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Juan Pablo Pinzón |
3/Oct/2012 |
| The Fall Cultural Arts Festival is held in autumn every year, filling the city of Merida with art and culture. This year it takes place from October 19 to December 9 See More... |
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| Ironman 70.3 in Cozumel |
Sports
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Ana Gabriela López Espinosa |
6/Sep/2012 |
| This September, tense anticipation will fill the air as participants in the Ironman 70.3 gear up to test their bodies to the limit. The island of Cozumel will host thousands of athletes at one of the world's most important sporting events. See More... |
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| Holbox: Home of the International Food Festival |
Gastronomy
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Ángel Caballero García |
15/Aug/2012 |
| A breathtaking nature reserve for whale sharks, flamingos and a wide variety of birds, the island of Holbox will be hosting its first International Food Festival from August 30 through September 3, 2012. See More... |
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| Duty Free: The Best Shopping in Cancun |
Shopping
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Nadia El-Sharkawy |
6/Aug/2012 |
| With so many activities and attractions in Cancun and throughout the Riviera Maya, sometimes it's hard to find the time to hunt down the best spots to go shopping and save on import taxes. Now it's easier than ever! With the help of this small guide, you can quickly spot the top Duty Free shops in Cancun. See More... |
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| Going Wild in Mexico: Eco-Parks near Cancun |
Ecotourism
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Matthew Kirk |
6/Jul/2012 |
| Swap "la vida loca" for a more eco-friendly trip and you could find yourself diving with dolphins, silently watching giant turtles, surrounded by thousands of pink flamingos or exploring subterranean rivers and estuaries, home to a myriad fish. See More... |
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| Shopping Guide to Cancun |
Shopping
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Livia Borrelli |
6/Jun/2012 |
| Its relative closeness to the United States allows for international brand name products in large shopping malls as well as Mexican handicrafts at prices that are accessible to all tastes and budgets, sold in the local markets. There are also the duty free shops, found on the Hotel Zone and in the center of Cancun. The best time to come shopping is from July to January, when you can find the best sales. See More... |
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| 42 Years After the Founding of Cancun |
Culture & History
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José Miguel Almeyda Pulido |
15/May/2012 |
| On April 20th this year, Cancun celebrated its 42nd year as Mexico's capital of international tourism. It has evolved from an uninhabited island into being the second largest city in the Yucatan Peninsula. See More... |
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| The Spring Equinox in Chichen Itza |
Culture & History
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Ana Gabriela López Espinosa |
5/Mar/2012 |
| Chichen Itza, world heritage site and ceremonial and military center of the Mayan culture, awaits you this next equinox so that you can be a part of an astronomical event that attracts people from all over the world. See More... |
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| Successful Conferences and Conventions in Cancun |
Groups & Special Events
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Fernando García Castro |
9/Feb/2012 |
| Take advantage of the beautiful Caribbean beaches and the breathaking hotels to organize the most successful group trips and conventions in Cancun. See More... |
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| The Haciendas of Yucatan |
Culture & History
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Tere Leetch |
1/Jan/2012 |
| Journey into the past as you fall in love with the colonial charm of these structures, living proof of the fascinating history of the state of Yucatan, Mexico. See More... |
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| The Year 2012 in Mayan Territory |
Culture & History
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Ana Gabriela Lopez Espinosa |
6/Dec/2011 |
| The year 2012 in Mayan territory has become something of a controversy that has been a topic of conversation for the last couple of years. What is the meaning of 2012 for the Mayans? See More... |
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| Hanal Pixan, The Meal For Those Who Passed Away |
Culture & History
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Ana Gabriela López Espinosa |
10/Oct/2011 |
| During the last days of October and first days of November many houses in Mexico are decorated with motifs of death and an altar is built to receive the souls of loved ones. In the Yucatan Peninsula the Day of the Dead tradition has its own characteristics thanks to the Mayan influence during colonial times. Here, the festivity is called Hanal Pixan, o "The food of the dead". See More... |
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| The Great Maya Reef |
Sea Life
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Tere Leetch |
8/Sep/2011 |
| This natural marvel is a complex ecosystem where nature and time work in perfect harmony. The coral reefs are structures or colonies of rocky formations made up of coral, which are microscopic organisms, similar to the anemones, that create a calcium carbonate skeleton around themselves, creating a cup-like shape. See More... |
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| Playa Chac Mool |
Beaches
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Carrie Riches |
29/Jul/2011 |
| Playa Chac Mool was named after a pre-Columbian Mesoamerican stone statue that can be found throughout Yucatan and central Mexico. See More... |
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| Cancun: Host Destination for the Organization of Concerts and Events |
Culture & History
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Verónica Santamaría Rdz. |
30/May/2011 |
| Cancun is a destination that brings together a combination of characteristics that make it unique for those who visit it. Now, Cancun is also a destination that offers the possibility to enjoy a great variety of concerts and events. See More... |
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| Happy Birthday, Cancun! |
Culture & History
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Tere Leetch |
25/Apr/2011 |
| Time has flown and this April, Cancun is throwing a birthday bash for 41 years of existence. It seems incredible to think that only four decades ago, this tourist paradise that we now know, was just an island that no one looked twice at. See More... |
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| 2011 Mayakoba Golf Classic |
Sports
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Luis René Figueroa |
4/Feb/2011 |
| Five days of intense golf will take place for the fifth time in Mexico, in the heart of the Riviera Maya. From February 24th to the 27th, the PGA Tour hosts its only golf event in Mexico, the 2011 Mayakoba Golf Classic. See More... |
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| Holbox: The True Fantasy Island |
Beaches
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Miguel Ángel Hernández |
8/Jan/2011 |
| Holbox is a truly fantastic island that offers a unique opportunity to get in touch with the beautiful sounds of nature: waves breaking on the beach, the song of birds after catching a fish and the wind blowing through the local vegetation. See More... |
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| New Year's Eve in Playa del Carmen |
Community
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Fernando García Castro |
30/Nov/2010 |
| The stunning tourist destination of Playa del Carmen has seen yet another one of its amazing attractions skyrocket in popularity over the past few years: New Year's Eve. See More... |
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| Return of the Mighty: The 140.6 Ironman Cozumel 2010 |
Sports
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Fumiko Nobuoka |
19/Oct/2010 |
| The challenges, however, come with the intense humidity and the island's crosswinds. An in-water start, competitors must swim one lap in the Chankanaab Reef, ride a three-lap counter-clockwise loop around the island and a three-lap run down Rafael Melgar Avenue. See More... |
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| The Night of the Blue Crab in Cancun |
Ecotourism
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Ana Gabriela López Espinosa |
1/Oct/2010 |
| On full moon nights during the months of September and October, tourists and locals in Cancun become witness of an amazing natural event. When the tide rises, the Blue Crabs instinctively start their journey towards the sea. See More... |
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| Summer Vacation in Cancun |
Beaches
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Janine Dávila Madrid |
28/Jul/2010 |
| Cancun and the Riviera Maya boast more than a spectacular turquoise sea; they also feature a world-class tourism infrastructure. With a long history in the hospitality industry, Cancun's hotels provide exceptional service. See More... |
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| Ziplining in Xplor: An Electrifying Adventure in Cancun |
Sports
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Fernando García Castro |
29/Jun/2010 |
| During my recent vacations in Cancun, I discovered a park called Xplor, a new attraction in the Riviera Maya, where I had an exciting experience of flying through the air, suspended by a harness, a cable and all the courage I could muster. See More... |
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| Coba: A Legacy of the Mayan Empire |
Magic Places
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Luis René Figueroa |
13/May/2010 |
| Coba is one of the most beautiful and amazing archeological sites in Mexico. Those who have visited it, know that this is not far from the truth. Rival city of Chichen Itza for centuries and similar in importance and size, Coba is a mystical, little-explored place of large dimensions, nestled in the lush jungle in the state of Quintana Roo, in southeast Mexico. It is the ancient land and home of the Mayan Empire. See More... |
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| Tax Returns for the Visiting Tourist |
Shopping
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Rafael De la Lastra |
13/Feb/2010 |
| If you are traveling to Cancun, Tax Back (a service working in conjunction with the SAT, the Mexican government tax collection agency) is in charge of returning taxes incurred by non-residents in Mexico and has opened its doors in the two terminals of Cancun International Airport. Its purpose is to offer services and support in relation to taxes to the visiting shopper. See More... |
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| This New Year, Cancun is Better than Ever |
Beaches
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César Lozano Díaz |
6/Jan/2010 |
| At the end of 2009, the state and federal government, local municipalities and private investors initiated a recovery project of Cancun's coastline, investing more than $70 million US dollars, whose results are already visibly astounding. See More... |
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| The 2010 Merida Carnival |
Community
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Luis Ernesto de la Garza |
14/Dec/2009 |
| The Carnival of Merida is famous for its family friendly atmosphere and welcomes people of all ages with a full calendar of activities, including excellent concerts and artistic performances. See More... |
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| The Mighty in Cozumel: Ironman Cozumel 2009 |
Sports
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Fumiko Nobuoka |
7/Nov/2009 |
| Cities around the world host this event in all its varying lengths and the island of Cozumel is proud to host its first full Ironman, qualifier for the World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. See More... |
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| Cozumel: A Wonderful Mexican Paradise |
Magic Places
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Rocío Rodríguez |
6/Oct/2009 |
| Until recently, the island was pigeonholed as a destination only recommended for diving, which is still one of the most important and popular activities, but not the only one. There are many more attractions that can be easily divided up into aquatic, cultural, and eco-touristic. See More... |
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| Yoga and Meditation in the Riviera Maya |
Groups & Special Events
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Rocío Rodríguez |
21/Sep/2009 |
| At the present time, a lot of the incredible hotels which are located in the Riviera Maya offer in their spas, holistic methods and therapies to harmonize and integrate body, mind, and spirit, Yoga and meditation are among these practices. See More... |
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| The Fourth Annual Riviera Maya Underground Film Festival |
Groups & Special Events
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Juan Pablo Pinzón |
17/Aug/2009 |
| What began as a small film festival four years ago beside the beautiful beaches of Playa del Carmen, Mexico, has today become one of the main film events in southeastern Mexico, with the potential to become one of the major film festivals in the entire country. See More... |
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| Mayan Battle Championship: A Night at The City |
Sports
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Fumiko Nobuoka & Fernando García Castro |
4/Aug/2009 |
| MMAX Mixed Martial Arts Extreme presents in Cancun the Mayan Battle Championship, spectacular event to be held on Saturday, August 15, 2009 in The City Discotheque. If you're into the high-powered action of fists flying, grappling and roundhouse kicks, don't miss Mayan Battle Championships, the Mixed Martial Arts event of the year. See More... |
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| From Jungle to City: The Birth of Cancun |
Culture & History
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Luis Ernesto de la Garza Carballo |
13/Jun/2009 |
| Find out how this world class destination evolved from a wild jungle, filled with an exotic flora and fauna, to a city that is growing. Where modern residential buildings, shopping malls, offices and hotels pop up on a regular basis. See More... |
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| Flu Free Guarantee in Mexico |
Groups & Special Events
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César Lozano Díaz y Matthew Kirk |
14/May/2009 |
| With the H1N1 A influenza all but over and practically no reported cases in Mexico's top tourist destinations, many of the large chains of hotels and resorts are offering deals at their luxurious properties that are, well, really out of this world. See More... |
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| Merida, Ever the Capital of Culture |
Culture & History
|
Juan Pablo Pinzón |
14/Apr/2009 |
| Whatever month you decide to visit Merida in, you will be able to enjoy a culture-filled vacation, as a result of the deep-rooted local traditions and the colonial heritage. You'll discover a city where culture and the arts are both fundamental parts of the people's everyday lives. See More... |
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| A Gift from Heaven to Earth: Sian Ka'an |
Ecotourism
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Miguel Angel Hernández Sánchez |
13/Feb/2009 |
| Picture yourself kayaking through winding rivers, exploring mysterious Mayan temples, walking along beautiful white-sand beaches, or going snorkeling in cool freshwater sinkholes. You can experience all these breathtaking activities in a magical expanse of land: the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. See More... |
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| Xtabentun: The Legend and the Drink |
Culture & History
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Fumiko Nobuoka |
12/Jan/2009 |
| Pronounced "ish-ta-ben-toon," the name means "twisting vine that grows on rocks" and the drink that comes from it is something akin to anise: sweet and goes down with a touch of honey but with a punch that belies its alcoholic nature. See More... |
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| The Legendary Parque de las Palapas |
Community
|
Luis Ernesto de la Garza Carballo |
12/Dec/2008 |
| The place where you can go for a stroll in the park on a Sunday to let the kids run around and all those deeply rooted activities that Mexican families enjoy so much, and that the cosmopolitan city of Cancun couldn't possibly lack. The Parque de las Palapas is a complete legend in this city. See More... |
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| World Art Vision: A New Vision of Art in Cancun |
Groups & Special Events
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Juan Pablo Pinzón |
15/Nov/2008 |
| From December 5 to 14, the first ''World Art Vision" exposition will take place at Cancun's Convention Center, featuring pieces by more than 100 different artists. It will include such disciplines as painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, installation art, video and digital art. See More... |
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| The Evergreen Mexican Caribbean |
Sports
|
Yolanda González |
10/Oct/2008 |
| With rich, diverse scenery and features to satisfy from amateur golf players to the seasoned professional, in the Mexican Caribbean it is also possible to enjoy extraordinary facilities and five-star treatment. Spend a wonderful vacation or business trip colored by the green of your golf dreams. See More... |
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| Placido Domingo: The Concert of a Thousand Columns |
Groups & Special Events
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Matthew Kirk |
23/Sep/2008 |
| Placido Domingo is set to perform an amazing concert at Chichen Itza on October 4th. Placido Domingo will be joined by other international talents at this legendary archeological site, including Armando Manzanero on the piano, the stunning Puerto Rican soprano Ana Maria Martinez. See More... |
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| RMUFF 2008: The Third Annual Riviera Maya Film Festival |
Culture & History
|
Juan Pablo Pinzón |
9/Jul/2008 |
| For the third time, the Riviera Maya will be the backdrop for the most important, traditional movie fest in the Mexican Caribbean, the Riviera Maya Underground Film Festival (RMUFF), which will be held from October 15 to 19. See More... |
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| Cancun: Beyond its Wildlife |
Community
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Mireille Pasos |
9/May/2008 |
| Cancun, as a tourist destination has lots to offer, yes, you will find fun nightclubs where you can party all night but there are also countless other activities to experience, some of which you may not even have heard of. See More... |
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| Cancun Billfish Classic April 2008 |
Sports
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Fernando García Castro |
7/Apr/2008 |
| Deep sea fishing is one of the most important attractions in the Riviera Maya and from the 23rd to the 26th of April 2008 the vastly popular ''Cancun Billfish Classic'' will be held here, where amateur and experienced anglers alike will be competing. See More... |
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| Yal-ku Lagoon |
Ecotourism
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Janine Dávila Madrid |
10/Mar/2008 |
| Yal-ku inlet is best reached via Akumal, a major development 105 km south of Cancun along the Cancun-Tulum Highway. Nothing comes close to the fantastic experience of snorkeling at Yalku Lagoon. See More... |
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| World Class Boxing: Making History in Cancun |
Sports
|
Fumiko Nobuoka |
15/Feb/2008 |
| Cancun.com proudly presents the WBC Heavyweight World Championship bout between heavyweight defending champion, Oleg Maskayev from Kazakhstan and interim champion and ex-Olympian, Samuel Peter "The Nigerian Nightmare". See More... |
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| Cancun Reaches the Zenith of Mexican Soccer |
Sports
|
Fernando García Castro |
16/Jan/2008 |
| The latest "buzz" in Cancun is about the new local soccer team, Potros de Hierro del Atlante. The team emerged once more victorious, with a new found passion, as the National Champions of Mexico. Cancun has a new attraction through Atlante and soccer. See More... |
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| The Multicolored Magic of Bacalar |
Culture & History
|
Miguel Ángel Hernández |
28/Nov/2007 |
| In the southern part of Quintana Roo, close to the border with Belize, Bacalar is home to lots of mysteries, adventures, and many a captivating story about bloody battles and pirate attacks, surrounded by a lovely landscape. See More... |
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| Cancun's Beach Party 2007 |
Beaches
|
Miguel Ángel Hernández |
28/Jul/2007 |
| On August 10, 11 and 12, enjoy endless numbers of activities such as sports, listening to music, dancing, eating and drinking. Come to the 2nd Annual Beach Party in Cancun 2007! See More... |
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| The Second Annual Riviera Maya Underground Film Festival |
Groups & Special Events
|
Juan Pablo Pinzón |
28/Jun/2007 |
| From October the 3rd to the 7th will be carried out in Playa del Carmen the second annual "Riviera Maya Underground Film Festival," the international film festival of the Riviera Maya. This unparalleled event in the Mexican Caribbean gathers important filmmakers from around the world. See More... |
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| Anthropological Tourism |
Magic Places
|
Sonia Rivas |
27/Apr/2007 |
| What if there were a village that went through such intrusions, keeping its cultural values intact? Welcome to Isla Mujeres. See More... |
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| The Colors and Flavors of Yucatecan Cuisine |
Gastronomy
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César Lozano |
28/Mar/2007 |
| The Yucatan's culinary delights are based on an exquisite blending of ingredients brought by the Spaniards during the Colony, with subsequent Caribbean and Middle Eastern additions. See More... |
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| Kitesurfing: the latest craze in extreme sports |
Extreme Sports
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Mireille Pasos |
24/Jan/2007 |
| Kitesurfing has enjoyed a fast-growing popularity since it got to the United States in the late 90's; it is an exciting sport consisting of sliding over the waves with a board like those used for surfing, while being propelled by a huge, specialized kite. See More... |
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| From Russia to Cancun: Far away… So close |
Beaches
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Paula Camera |
15/Dec/2006 |
| Cancun city, worldwide renowned by its gorgeous and paradisiacal white sandy beaches and pristine turquoise waters, in the last few years, a very singular kind of tourism appeared from far, far away lands: the Russian one. See More... |
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| Holbox, the Island of the Scripts |
Groups & Special Events
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Miguel Ángel Hernández |
10/Nov/2006 |
| The First International Full-Length Workshop of the Yucatan Peninsula 2006 will be held from November 12th to the 25th. See More... |
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| The First Film Festival of the Riviera Maya |
Groups & Special Events
|
Juan Pablo Pinzón |
11/Sep/2006 |
| From October 18th to the 22nd will be carried out in Playa del Carmen the "Riviera Maya Underground Film Festival", which will be the first international film festival of the Riviera Maya. This unprecedented event in the Mexican Caribbean will gather important filmmakers from all around the world. See More... |
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| The World's Biggest Beach Party in Cancun |
Groups & Special Events
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César Lozano |
7/Aug/2006 |
| On August 11, 12 and 13, an interesting event known as “the worlds biggest beach party in Cancun” will take place featuring a wide variety of open air and beach activities across the 12 km beach wide (7.46 mi) between Punta Cancun and Punta Nizuc. See More... |
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| Cenotes: Sacred Paradises |
Ecotourism
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Paula Camera |
15/Jul/2006 |
| Cenotes are formations produced by rains and floods along million years that, when combined water and carbonic acid resulted underwater passages. See More... |
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| Ecotourism in the Mexican Caribbean |
Ecotourism
|
José Carlos Figueroa |
17/Jun/2006 |
| The Riviera Maya is more than just Cancun; this Caribbean region offers as well an ecological oriented tourism. See More... |
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| A Breath of Fresh Air in Cancun |
Community
|
Paula Camera |
17/May/2006 |
| Former Cancun citizens recount when they leant out of the window they found all kind of typical fauna like snakes, armadillos and even pumas. This landscape nowadays is surrounded by cement, shopping malls and buildings everywhere. See More... |
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| Cancun's beach recovery |
Beaches
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César Lozano |
13/Apr/2006 |
| Cancun is world-wide recognized as one of the most gorgeous places in Mexico thanks to its natural beauties and its warm and hard-working people. See More... |
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| Cancun, an ideal venue to mix business and pleasure |
Groups & Special Events
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Ricardo Reyes Moya |
15/Mar/2006 |
| After a hard working year of achieving goals and conquering challenges, a great reward for the employees of any company, is an incentive trip. Here you won't find only world-class facilities, but also amazing attractions and varied restaurants. See More... |
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| A Magical Wedding in Cancun |
Groups & Special Events
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Ricardo Reyes Moya |
14/Jan/2006 |
| In the last years Cancun has served as scene for important weddings of millionaire magnates and famous international artists. Since its creation, Cancun has been known as an exotic and seductive city, today, this glamorous paradise is not unreachable anymore. See More... |
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| Christmas in the Cancun style |
Groups & Special Events
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César Lozano |
22/Dec/2005 |
| Christmas season is a favorable time for convivial gatherings with the family or friends, the magical Christmas spirit overflows the environment with lights, colors and joy. See More... |
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| A Great Weekend In Cancun |
Magic Places
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César Lozano |
23/Nov/2005 |
| Cancun, heaven on earth. It is easy to understand this phrase when visiting this tourist destination. Cancun is located in the Mexican Caribbean, where the turquoise blue waters and the white sand combine, making of this destination a unique place. See More... |
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| Third Riviera Maya Jazz Festival |
Groups & Special Events
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Silvia Zeigerman |
15/Nov/2005 |
| Following the tradition of hosting international events, the Riviera Maya invites you to the Third Jazz Festival that will take place this year from November 17th to November 19th. See More... |
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| The Yucatan Haciendas |
Magic Places
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César Lozano |
10/Sep/2005 |
| Yucatan haciendas emerged in the middle of the 19th century, due to the extraordinary demand for hard fibers in the international market, mainly for the American rope factories. This turned the henequen into the central axis of the Yucatan economy. See More... |
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| The Chewing Gum: The odyssey of a proud Mayan legacy |
Culture & History
|
Ernesto Vargas |
5/Aug/2005 |
| Probably the last chewing gum you chewed was made in the US, it was sweetened with a calorie-free sweetener and it was artificially flavored with an exotic fruit flavor. See More... |
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