Origin and myths of the feathered serpent
The Kukulcan temple is the main building of the Chichen Itza citadel. It is a pyramidal structure dedicated to the god Kukulcan, the Mayan deity equivalent to Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent worshiped by most Mesoamerican cultures. Every equinox, thousands of people visit the Chichen Itza archaeological complex to observe a world-famous phenomenon: The Descent of […]
Baby whale sharks: 7 things they haven’t told you
Can you imagine swimming a few meters from a whale shark? This is possible on the coasts of Yucatan! The whale shark is a friendly, fascinating, mysterious creature that we still don’t know a lot about. Swim among whale sharks in Yucatan The Riviera Maya (Yucatan, Mexico) offers us a range of increasingly surprising options: […]
Chichen Itza: The Latest Discoveries
The Chichen Itza archaeological complex, located on the Yucatan peninsula, in Mexico, was a fortified Mayan city. Its name translates as ‘Mouth of the well of the Itzaes’. The Itzaes were, apparently, mythical-historical characters, whose names can be translated as ‘water sorcerers’. Even today, Chichen Itza houses the ruins of a glorious past that show […]
Chichen Itza: 10 things no one will tell you
With the recent title of one of the new seven wonders of the world, it is not surprising that the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza (Yucatan, Mexico) and the cenotes that surround the area are one of the main attractions of the Mexican Caribbean. What you need to know before visiting Chichen Itza, Mexico Although […]
Playa del Carmen Jungle Tour: best things to do
Eager to discover the hidden wonders of nature? If so, a Playa del Carmen Jungle Tour is just the kind of experience you’re looking for. Most of the time, when you travel to Playa del Carmen, the first place that comes to your mind is its beautiful beaches, where you can have a great time […]
Cenotes Experience: Dive into the adventure
Looking for an exciting quest? Living the cenotes experience is the kind of adventure you don’t want to miss. Often, when you think of travelling to Mexico, the first thought that shows up in your mind is spending your entire vacation lying on a heavenly white-sand beach enjoying the fresh breeze of the sea. The […]
Bacalar Lagoon: Why travel to this dreamy lake
Paradises on earth? Bacalar Lagoon is definitely one of them. Despite the stunning display of its colorful waters, the adorable hammocks hanging over the water and the magical vibes this beautiful place transmits, it’s a little bit surprising that not many travelers know about this nature’s hidden gem. If you are searching for the most […]
The birth of the Yucatan Peninsula’s Cenotes & Underground Rivers
Yucatan Peninsula: land of cenotes and subterranean rivers Did you know that the YUCATAN PENINSULA has more than 7 THOUSAND CENOTES and CAVERNS that are connected to each other by SUBTERRANEAN RIVERS? Throughout millions of years, the water FILTRATION advanced the erosion of the CALCAREOUS SOIL of the region leaving it full of holes and […]
Coba & The Jungle
The Secret of Coba The inscriptions on the walls, stelae and stone panels of this archaeological site hide the secrets of this ancient Mayan city. Archaeologists have deciphered the meaning of its name, Coba, is the place of “chopped water”, or the “humidity of water”. The reason for its name is that this archaeological site […]
The marvel of Chichen Itza’s equinox
There isn’t a more astonishing spectacle in the Peninsula de Yucatan that the equinox in Chichen Itza. The wisdom and technology of the Mayan culture unveil with splendor the change of season, twice every year the sun delineates a snake out of light over “El Castillo” of Chichen Itza. Discover how the Mayan cosmovision is […]
