Camel Safari: A camel ride in Cancun
Enjoy a nice and funny camel ride in Cancun!.
Who has not wanted to live the extravagant experience of riding on a camel through the desert dunes in Egypt? For many, it is a dream beyond their means, because of the remoteness of the land, however, this experience is available now in the Riviera Maya Continue reading
Maroma Beach; the most beautiful in the world
Did you know that in Quintana Roo we have the most beautiful beach in the world? Perhaps those of us living in this gorgeous state may say that all beaches around us are the “most beautiful in the world”, however, there is one in particular that has been officially recognized as such by the Discovery Travel & Living connoisseurs: Playa Maroma Adventures. Continue reading
Ah Puch, the god of Death
Ah Puch was considered in the Mayan culture as the god of death, him who destroys all, the perfect antithesis of Itzamná, the creator. He was associated with putrefaction, sickness, bad omens, decay and the underworld. Ah Puch was in charge of taking tormented souls to the MItnal, the ninth level of the underworld, where he was the master and the lord of everything that was in there. Continue reading
Equinox 2012 at Chichen Itza, a unique event
There are many stories about the mystery and magnificence that surrounds the wonderful phenomenon of the “Equinox”, but the true meaning is never understood unless you live it in a place like Chichén Itzá.
Part of the 2012 celebrations is The Cedral fair on May.
Did you know? As part of the “Mundo Maya 2012” celebrations, important events like the “Santa Cruz” fair will take place. During this fair people celebrate the anniversary of the first catholic mass in Cozumel at El Cedral.
The word cenote in Mayan language "ts 'ono' ot: cave with water"
Did you know there are over 3000 cenotes distributed in the Yucatan Peninsula, and in Quintana Roo, about 600 just in the Riviera Maya? It is the only part of the world with such large amount of cenotes, due to the type of soil that allows water filtration.
Itzamná was also known as the Lord of the Skies, the Night and the Day.
The Mayan Civilization stands out for its great advances in science, especially, mathematics, astronomy and architecture, and for its large pantheon, which included deities representing almost every daily activity.
Celebrating the year 2012: The Pyramid of positive thoughts
Did you know? On January 9th took place the inauguration of the “Pyramid of positive thoughts”. This project is an initiative that is part of a project promoted by the State Tourism Secretariat, the city of Tulum and the Trust for Tourist Promotion of the Riviera Maya.
The story of the jaguar at the mayan year
Balam, the jaguar, a powerful symbol for the Mayans, was considered as the ruler of time, the lord of the night, master of the underworld, god protector of the fields and crops, worshipped before the sowing time begun. Continue reading
Mayan ritual to start this important year: 2012
As part of the Mayan Year 2012 celebrations, last December, it was presented the “Mayan Route 2012” program called “Celebrate Rebirth”. The location: the “Santuario de la Esperanza” (Hope Sanctuary) construction site. Continue reading
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