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Chichen Itza: A Marvel of the World

Mexico Expert: Gerardo

Written by Mexico Expert: Gerardo, Mexico, July 2011

5 star rating: Highly Recommended 6

Chichen Itza is one of the most spectacular archaeological sites of the Mayan Culture located at a relatively short distance from Cancun and Riviera Maya. Today we can admire what was their ... 
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3 Days in Cancun: Suggested Itineraries

Viator

Written by Viator, August 2010

4.5 star rating: Recommended 521 | Tours & Tickets

Cancun treats every day as a holiday, but also plans a few organized events throughout the year. The biggest event is Carnaval, a joyous, usually drunken celebration held in February right before ... 
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2012 Mundo Maya Tourism Campaign

Paige

Written by Paige, Nicaragua, August 2011

If you’ve tried to research anything online about the Mayan Empire in recent years, you’ve had to wade through pages of apocalyptic prophecies, all promising the end of the world before Christmas ... 
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Adventure Activities Near Cancun

Hudson

Written by Hudson, USA, January 2013

In Cancun and fancy a good time? Sounds like a pick-up line, eh? Well it’s not, but the question remains – if you’re looking for a good time in the Cancun area, there’s plenty adventure just around ... 
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Cancun International Film Festival

Hudson

Written by Hudson, USA, November 2012

Though a trip to the tropical paradise of Cancun doesn’t typically conjure up images of curling up with a bucket of popcorn and watching some movies, the truth of the matter is that Cancun is an ... 
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Celebrate a Cosmic Spring Equinox at Chichen Itza

Paige

Written by Paige, Nicaragua, June 2011

Evocative and impressive at any time of year, the massive, well preserved ruins of Chichen Itza make for an unforgettable day trip into the world of the ancient Maya. The site upon which Chichen ... 
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Christmas in Cancun

Hudson

Written by Hudson, USA, November 2012

Christmas in Cancun? Though traditional images of Christmas might involve snow and bedecked pine trees, the holidays down south can be equally as lovely, just in their own way. Not as hot as in the ... 
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Isla Mujeres Founding Day

Laura

Written by Laura, USA, July 2012

Get a taste of island life, Mexican-style, when you visit the small Caribbean island of Isla Mujeres located just 8 miles (13 km) off the coast of Cancun. Isla Mujeres is just a 15-minute ferry ride ... 
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New Year’s Eve in Cancun

Hudson

Written by Hudson, USA, December 2012

Ringing in the New Year with a bang? 2012 is the year the Mayan calendar is set to end (or at least is set to end as best rumors can predict) and many people are heading to Mexico in the hope of ... 
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Seven New Mayan Archaeological Sites Discovered Close to Mérida

Paige

Written by Paige, Nicaragua, August 2011

Once known as Ichcaanzihó, or "City of Five Hills," the capital of Yucatán State is thought to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the hemisphere. The "five ... 
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Tulum Hopes To Be Named One of Mexico's "Pueblos Magicos"

Paige

Written by Paige, Nicaragua, February 2012

Few would argue that Tulum is a magical place. It’s been an enchanting Caribbean escape for Mayans since at least 564 AD (the date inscribed on the oldest known stone stele), and is the oldest ... 
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Chichen Itza Observatory

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8 Days in the Yucatan!

8 Day Yucatan Tour

The Yucatan Peninsula is one of the world's most diverse places - ancient ruins, white sand beaches, crystal blue waters, and sleepy haciendas. You can do it all on this 8-Day Yucatan Peninsula Tour and get the very best that Mexico has to offer. See the major Mayan ruins - Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Ek Balam, and Tulum - with a small group, tour the small villages of the Yucatan, and enjoy the best of Mexican cuisine. Don't forget your Panama hat!