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Days of romance in the Riviera Maya and beyond
On your next trip to Royal Resorts spend the day exploring the Riviera Maya and Yucatan with the one you love. A day on the beach, out on the water or discovering a city full of history can be a magical and unforgettable experience. Here are…
Royal Resorts joins Ciudad de la Alegria Kings Day children's toy convoy
Royal Resorts volunteers joined the Ciudad de la Alegria Dia de Reyes convoy on January 6 to give a Kings Day surprise of toys, sandals and candy to hundreds of children in Mayan villages in Quintana Roo and Yucatan.
In Mexico,…
Exploring the Gran Acuifero Maya, Yucatan’s Caves and Cenotes
Cave divers, archaeologists and biologists have been unlocking the secrets of the cenotes (sinkholes) and underground rivers in the Riviera Maya for many years and have mapped an intricate network of channels hidden deep in the limestone rock.…
A New Beginning in the Maya World, December 21, 2012
December 21, 2012 marks the end of one b'aktun or cycle in the Long Count calendar and the beginning of a new one. Far from being the end of the world it is a dawn of a new era, a time for reflection and renewal.
Mayan Magic: Fall Equinox at Chichen Itza
On the day of the fall Equinox, the Pyramid of Kukulcan in the Great Plaza of Chichen Itza becomes a stairway to heaven and an ancient god returns to earth.
Valladolid, a Magical Community in the Yucatan
Valladolid, the Yucatan’s second largest city, was declared one of the "Pueblos Magicos" (Magical Communities) by the Mexico Tourism Board. Read all about it.
Think Pink, Flamingo Watching, Rio Lagartos, Yucatan, Mexico
Open your eyes and you’ll see clouds of pink! Thousands of flamingos nest in the Ria Lagartos Biosphere Reserve in the state of Yucatán, one of the natural wonders of the Maya World and Mexico, read more in our trip report.
The setting…
2012 Spring Equinox at Chichén Itzá
On March 20 and 21, the period marking this year’s spring equinox, thousands of people will gather in the Great Plaza, the sacred heart of the ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzá, Yucatán’s famous World Heritage Site to watch the sunset.…
Favorites from the Yucatecan Kitchen
During your visit to the Mexican Caribbean or Yucatan, be sure to sample the delicious local cuisine. Although it is based on the famous trio of corn, chilies and beans, the use of which dates back to the days of the ancient Maya, it couldn’t…
Merida Celebrates its 470th Anniversary
Merida, the beautiful capital of the state of Yucatan is 470 years old on January 6! It is celebrating the anniversary of its foundation by Spanish conquistador Francisco de Montejo y Leon the Younger “El Mozo,” in 1542 amidst the ruins…
