New Light & Sound Show for Chichen Itza

The long awaited new evening Light & Sound Show at Chichen Itza was finally unveiled on December 10. Using the latest video and light technology to create video images that ripple across the Pyramid of Kukulcan under a star-filled sky, Noches…

A Touch of Merida Magic

Coming down this winter and looking for things to do? Why not plan a trip to Merida, capital of the Yucatan. Visit the museums, shop for crafts and sample the cuisine or simply soak up the ambiance. Cooler temperatures during the winter months…

Spreading Happiness, Royal Resorts Christmas Toy Drive

In late November, the Royal Resorts Foundation launched a Christmas Toy Drive at the resorts to collect gifts for sick and needy children in Cancun. We are still collecting toys and we thought that you would like to see how we distributed the…

UPCOMING EVENTS

On January 6, inhabitants of Merida, state capital of Yucatan observe the anniversary of the founding of the city in 1542 by Spanish conquistador Francisco de Montejo. Observed with a procession and mass, it marks the start of the month-long City Festival, a gala event featuring concerts, dance performances, art exhibits and more.

Ricardo Rodriguez. Operations Manager, Thomas More Travel

“It seems like yesterday that I first set foot in Cancun,” says Ricardo Rodriguez, Operations Manager at Thomas More Travel, who is celebrating 28 years with the company. “I was born in the state of Hidalgo in the Mexican highlands; you…

500 Archaeological Sites Found along the Yucatan Coast

An archaeological survey of the Yucatan coast has yielded important findings about ancient Mayan ports and trade. A team of Mexican archaeologists that has been studying an area from Celestun in the west to Dzilam de Bravo in the north since…

Bumper Year for Tourism in the Mexican Caribbean

Tourists have been flocking to the Mexican Caribbean in record numbers this year and the Quintana Roo State Tourism Board is reporting a 14 percent increase in the number of visitors for 2014 when compared to 2013. It expects to close 2014…

New Time Zone planned for Quintana Roo will give the state an extra hour of daylight

In a move to boost the Mexican Caribbean tourism industry, the Mexican Chamber of Deputies voted to create a new time zone for the state of Quintana Roo that would give the state an extra hour of daylight and also help improve flight connectivity…

Providing Education for Underprivileged Children, Mano Amigo School is Five Years Old

Located in the Ciudad de la Alegria community center on the outskirts of Cancun, the Mano Amiga School is celebrating its fifth anniversary. Since it opened its doors, nearly 6,000 children from underprivileged households have been able to continue…

‘Tis the Festive Season at Royal Resorts

From delicious seasonal fare and festivities to special children’s activities and glittering decorations wherever you cast your eye, here’s a look at a Royal Resorts Christmas. Tempting Seasonal Fare at the Royal Restaurants Tasty treats…