Posts Tagged ‘Quintana Roo’
Sun and Sand in the Yucatan and Belize
Sun and Sand in the Yucatan and Belize This year we scheduled our trips so that we would be in Ottawa over Christmas and early January to await the birth of a new grandson. Roman Auerbach was born January 6, 2007 to our daughter Erica and Andrew Auerbach. We stayed around for a few weeks to help out with the new baby and his big brother [...]
North Beach, Isla Mujeres, Mexico
North Beach, Isla Mujeres, Mexico Isla Mujeres offers several options for water activities, from windsurfing to admiring the wonderful coral reefs while snorkeling, to diving the underwater paradise of El Garrafon National Park, the impressive cave of the sleeping sharks and reefs such as Farito, Islaché and Manchones. An Isla Mujeres [...]
Xpu-ha Beach, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Xpu-ha Beach From Cancun to the archeological site of Tulum, a sequence of natural formations has given the Riviera Maya an appeal that attracts more visitors every year. This strip, on the easternmost side of Mexico along Route 307, is a privileged place where coral reefs, underground rivers, inlets that are true aquariums, beaches and the [...]
Cozumel Beaches Precaution Tips
Note that on any of Cozumel's East coast beaches intense rip-tides, under-tows, and strong currents often exist. Some of the best ways to avoid any danger is: Don't know how far into the ocean is a safe distance for you? Walk into the ocean until the water is as high as your ribcage. This rule may be flexible depending on the current status [...]
Mahahual Costa Maya Mexico
Mahahual is another interesting little town located on the coast of the mexican Caribbean. It is located just north of the Belize border and south of the Sian Kan Biosphere in the State of Quintana Roo. This marvelous place is now being used as an important port for international cruise ships and it offers a very interesting combination of [...]
Puerto Aventuras Mayan Riveria Mexico
The beach resort of Puerto Aventuras is located about 20 minutes south of Playa del Carmen. In this beautiful place, there are 3 luxurious hotels as well as many vacation rental condos. There are also some houses facing the marina. Besides coming to the beach, many people come to see or even swim with the dolphins. This is the place where [...]
Bus Through Yucatan
Bus Through Yucatan The Mexico bus system can help you explore the Yucatan. This is one woman's report. Cancun The airport is modern in a way that suggests that a lot of money/tourists flows through this part of the world. Local buses can be caught at the far right of the airport car park. ATM at airport didn't take my Visa card. [...]
Yucatan Museums Highlight Culture
Yucatan Museums Highlight Culture Tourists might think Mexico's Yucatan is spelled C-a-n-c-u-n, but the peninsula features archeological sites that rival Egypt. In addition to the many Mayan sites are several museums offering insights into Mexico's colorful history and culture. Here's a partial list of the Yucatan museum's. CANCUN [...]
Chichen Itza Is One of the New Seven Wonders of the World
Chichen Itza Is One of the New Seven Wonders of the World By Erick Laseca The Mayan city of Chichen Itza, located in the Mexican state of Yucatan, was chosen as one of the "Seven New Wonders of the World" by approximately 100 million people around the globe, who cast their ballots by phone and Internet. "The selection of Chichen Itza is [...]
City of Mexico Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen is perfect for enjoying the simple pleasures of a seaside vacation. If you enjoy sunbathing while refreshing sea air billows around you while working your toes into the sand; cooling down while swimming in crystal-clear water; or strolling aimlessly down the beach, listening to the wash of waves, and feeling the sensual light [...]
