Ever since first hearing about the play of light and shadow on El Castillo during the spring and fall equinoxes, I’ve wanted to see it first-hand. The Mayan site of Chichen Itza, located in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, is the most visited archaeological site in the region and even more so during the equinoxes. Equinox (“equal […]
Read PostIk-kil Cenote in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico is located only about 5 minutes from Chichen Itza Archaeological Site. Its proximity to Chichen Itza makes Ik-kil a popular stop on group tour itineraries in the region. Open to the sky, Ik-kil’s water level lies approximately 85 ft below ground level. A stairway leads down to […]
Read PostPuerto Morelos Reef National Park, part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, was designated a protected area in 1998. The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is the second largest barrier reef in the world and the largest in the Western Hemisphere. The reef’s proximity to Puerto Morelos’ shore and protected status provide for some of the most accessible […]
Read PostWe are always on the lookout for great travel tips and ideas for pack lists. One of the best articles we’ve seen on this subject recently was published by The Independent Traveler. It lists great travel accessories you can get for free by not throwing them in the trash. Their suggestions are easy on the […]
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