Author Archives: Yucatan Holidays

5 Drinks to Order on Your Next Mexico Vacation TYEST

Wondering what cocktail to order on your next Mexico Caribbean vacation? Here are some interesting facts you may not know about these five common drinks. 1. Prepared Beers Prepared beers or “cervezas preparadas” are very popular and a great way [...]

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Top 10 Reasons to Take a Mexico Vacation TYEST

There’s no better time to start planning your 2012 winter vacation than during these warm summer months. However, with so many dreamy tropical places available and the publicity surrounding the drug violence in northern Mexico, vacation planning has become a [...]

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Off the Beaten Path through Yucatan (Part 2) TYEST

____________________ El Corchito What it is: Near Progreso City, El Corchito is an ecological preserve that has been around for the last 10 years. The reserve is operated by local fishermen who work to nurture the mangrove swamp. A 5-minute [...]

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The Three Tulums TYEST

Tulum, the well-known Mayan ruin site is located approximately 81 miles south of Cancun. This well-preserved, ancient port is the only major Mayan ruin located directly on the coast of the Caribbean Sea and is one of the most visited ruin sites.

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The Real Party Animals of Cancun TYEST

You may think of Cancun as a bustling hotspot filled with hotels, restaurants and discos, and you’d be right, but Cancun also possesses a lot of natural beauty and is increasingly becoming a destination that tourists visit in order to experience the best of both worlds

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5th Sacred Mayan Journey | Xcaret Park [Photo Essay] TYEST

Yesterday’s afternoon, Xcaret Park was filled with tradition and mysticism for the grand opening of the 5th Sacred Mayan Journey, a recreation of the ancient Mayan tradition of worshiping moon goddess Ix Chel.

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A Cancun Vacation For Me | Enter to Win 5 Days in Paradise! TYEST

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Hurricane Season in Cancun: What You Should Know TYEST

It’s that time again folks. Hurricane season in the Caribbean will begin in less than a month on June 1, 2011, and will continue through November 30, 2011. It is possible for Tropical cyclones to form before or after the official season, depending on ocean temperatures.

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The 6 Principles of Mayan Medicine TYEST

Mayan medicine is holistic and takes into consideration every aspect of health; the physical, the spiritual and even things we might consider outside influences, such as nature. According to ancient Mayan healing practices, there are 6 principles of medicine.

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Frida Kahlo, a Life of Passion and Pain TYEST

Frida Kahlo may very well be the most well known Mexican artist of all time, although her work was not widely recognized until decades after her death on July 13, 1954.

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