Touring ancient MexicoFew minutes away from the Historical Center, in the Vista Hermosa neighborhood, you can visit the Zona Arqueológica de Teopanzolco (Teopanzolco Archaeological Zone), which in Náhuatl means “place of the old temple”. This settlement originally would have been inhabited by Tlahuicas and later by Mexicas. Discovering the vestiges of TeopanzolcoThis two hectares (4.9 acres) and 14 buildings site is relatively small and can be covered in about an hour. The main buildin

Discover the archaeological treasures of Chiapa de CorzoChiapa de Corzo still conserves vestiges of its first inhabitants, the “Zoque”, who were farmers and built the ceremonial center that can be visited today. One of the most important pieces of this place is a stele on which is engraved the date of the year 36 BC, the oldest date found among the vestiges of Mesoamerica. Other structures that you can see in the area are a series of platforms that give the idea that on these they built tem

The largest pre-Hispanic city in the Bay of ChetumalWithin Chetumal Quintana Roo, you will find the Oxtankah Archaeological Zone, a place that reveals the monumental architecture of an ancient civilization that once blessed the land that thousands of tourists pass through today. The Mayan culture is huge, extensive and mysterious, even today you can still feel the magic in the land of Chetumal, that is why this is a unique tourist attraction. Enrich your trip by exploring the greatness of t

A Mayan city that will charm you Would you imagine traveling to the past to learn part of Mayan history? This is possible if you visit the Kohunlich archaeological site, which is the name of a Maya city and ceremonial center 65 kilometers away from Chetumal (Grand Costa Maya), Quintana Roo. The meaning of its name comes from the English cohoon ridge, which refers to the existence of corozo (Acrocomia aculeata) palms. Walking through every Archaeological Site corner leads us to observe

The day is sunny, there is good weather to visit and know every part of the Zona Arqueológica Dzibanché, located more than 80 kilometers from Chetumal. Its establishment dates back to 200 BC. Dzibanché means in Maya “writing on Wood”. The name refers to the wooden lintels with calendar inscriptions in the structure known as Temple VI. When you get to the place you can see the buildings which seem proud to stand upright for more than two thousand years. The site occupies an area of abou

Walk by the seaIn Zihuatanejo you can take a walk along the Paseo del Pescador by the sea, where there are several seafood restaurants and shops.On Sunday nights the square takes on a festive air with local bands, sidewalk art exhibits, and sometimes folk dancing.Excellent beaches and panoramic views are 10 minutes away, on the other side of the hill, by Playa la Ropa.

Knowing the history of Ixtapa ZihuatanejoJust 2.5 miles (4km) off the Zihuatanejo-Acapulco highway, on Guerrero’s Costa Grande, is the Museo de Sitio de la Zona Arqueológica de Soledad Maciel or Museo de Sitio Xihuacan (Xihuacan Museum and Archaeological Site).By taking a guided tour, you can find out how this ancient city became the most important ceremonial center of the Costa Grande in Guerrero and Sierra Madre del Sur.The museums collection includes more than 800 archaeological artifac

Learn about the history of TlayacapanIf you are an adrenaline and adventure lover, you should not miss exploring one of the crags that stealthily watches the Pueblo Mágico de Tlayacapan, where you’ll find one of its best kept secrets: El Tlatoani, human settlement vestiges which greatest peak was in the Early Postclassic Period.To reach this volcanic origin-mountains highest area, you must be prepared with comfortable shoes to face climbs that will challenge you. Opening your gap th

Coyuca de Benítez, is a city located in the state of Guerrero, on the southern coast of the state, which is called the Costa Grande region. It adjoins the port of Acapulco in the area of ​​Pie de la Cuesta, where it shares the Laguna de Coyuca, which is characterized by not having large condominiums and hotels, thus preserving the rustic style of Traditional Acapulco. It has an extensive area of ​​beaches such as La Barra de Coyuca, Playa Azul, Playa del Carrizal, and Mitla; It also

Surrounded by cliffs and hills that seem to protect it, Maruata is a hidden jewel that you most know. In the seashore, you will find palapas, hammocks and a place for camping. Most of the visitors are young and from abroad. They gather at sunset, even though they didnt arrive together, for seeing the sun fall and for sharing dinner. Here in Maruata, there are 3 different bays that you can choose for relaxing and refreshing in its shores. Its waves are capricious and its mood changes constan

Just 40 minutes from the Magical Town Bacalar you will find a small fish village that will enchant you for the warmth and gentleness of its people and for its peaceful beach: Mahahual. The peaceful atmosphere of Mahahual is perfect for unplugging yourself from the world. In this place you wont find the hectic life of beaches like Playa del Carmen or Cancun, but all the opposite: its splendorous sea of turquoise can be enjoyed in a tranquil travel in kayak or maybe in a hammock while you enj

Due to its geographical location at Huasteca Veracruzana northern, Tuxpan, “The port of beautiful sunsets”, is beautified by a great natural splendor among mangroves, beaches, a river, reefs and gastronomy. It’s an excellent destination to live an unforgettable experience, one of those that should be kept in memory. Either huapango or son huasteco sounding in the background, the Veracruz heritage is enjoyed just by walking through Historic Center streets. A beautiful mural stands out on one

One of the favorite destinations in Mexico is, undoubtedly, Veracruz, due to its people’s warmth and camaraderie, usually very happy and fun. Northern of this beachy state, very close from the Totonacapan region, we find one of its most hidden paradises—Tecolutla, commonly visited just for the most knowledgeable in the seek of a more intimate beach getaway. “The place of the owls” (by the Spanish meaning of its name) is located 45 minutes from Tajín and very close to Poza Rica. Its a beauti

Juts 146 kilómetros from Puerto Peñasco in Sonora, you will find a small fisher village, we are talking about the Santa Clara Golfo, better known as “Mexico’s Armpit”, as the inhabitants call it with tenderness. In spite of its size, here is where the immense Cortes sea is born. The town is framed by the beaches of golden sand and its dunes, also by its cactus and saguaros. Its weather is warm and nice most of the year. This is a fisher town. In its heyday, its inhabitants used to catc

There are plenty of options to enjoy Riviera Maya at its maximus. It is quite common that once here you want to take advantage of all the possible places to visit. One of these must-see is island Holbox, an oasis of tranquility, peace and beauty. Holbox is an island located northeast of Yucatan’s peninsula, at Quintana Roo State. You have to navigate all the way to the island starting at the Chiquila port. At this location you can go up into a shared or individual boat that will help you to

The Reservoir of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere, which means, “Heaven’s Door” is one of the best kept secrets of the adventurers that are seeking direct contact with nature: Punta Allen. The natural treasure that Sian Ka’an keeps, in the Caribbean sea, is not only large and heavy, but also was declared Natural Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO in 1987. For exploring the area, you can start from Javier Rojo Gómez town. This place with barely 400 inhabitants is located over a stretch of land whi

Puerto Morelos, in Quintana Roo, is a place that preserves the essence of a characteristic fishing village of the Mexican Caribbean. It’s one of the most emblematic destinations in the region where tradition is combined with adventure and nature to discover a secret world of wonderful attractions such as mangroves, cenotes and an exuberant jungle. This destination is a main port in the state of Quintana Roo, located on the Riviera Maya coastline, between Cancun and Playa del Carmen and is c

We all dream of having a holiday in which the sea breeze is with us at every moment, we want to see the most impressive sunsets and have to think only in relaxing and nothing more. This is extremely common in the Riviera Maya beaches, especially in the little communities where the sea seems to be more crystalline and the sand more fine; this is the perfect description for Akumal, Quintana Roo. Akumal is located at the east of Quintana Roo, between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Using this

First thing that comes to our mind when we hear the name of Zipolite is the nude beach located in the Oaxaca State. It is the only beach of this kind in Mexico. It belongs to the San Pedro Pochutla Municipality and is located just a few kilometers from Puerto Angel. Decades ago in this place nudism was practiced. This is an open beach sea of about 2 kilometers long and 40 meters deep. You can book a tour to enjoy its crystalline water of geen and blue hues. The name Zipolite means “Dea

San Blas is a typical fishermens village, rooted in the charm of quiet beaches, estuary mouths inhabited by birds, the warmth and simplicity of its people, and centuries of history written by the sea; it was one of the most important naval ports of New Spain. Also, this is where the 160 km ( 100 miles ) strip of coast that make up the Riviera Nayarit, on the Pacific coast of Mexico, comes to an end. The scenery provided by the ocean, the green mountains, and the old colonial buildings of th