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As the sun sets in the west and the shadows lengthen in the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza, a collective sigh of amazement goes up from thousands of people standing at the foot of the Pyramid of Kukulcan on March 20-21, the spring equinox.…
Celebrated on November 1 and November 2, Día de Muertos or the Day of the Dead, is one of Mexico’s most colorful and rich traditions. It is a blend of pre-Hispanic rituals thousands of years old and customs introduced by missionaries in…
Enjoy your vacation, help protect the environment, learn about different cultures and support sustainable development. Here are some green travel tips.
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.
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.
Day of the Dead takes place on November 1 and 2 in Mexico. Given the importance of this timeless fiesta, UNESCO granted it World Heritage status in 2008.
Meet Mexico’s most famous musicians
Silence falls as the sombrero-clad musicians take to the stage and in the distance comes the sound of a lone trumpet playing a haunting melody called El Niño Perdido, “the lost child.” Another musician…
One of the most intriguing characters in Mayan folklore is the Xtabay, a lovely temptress who ensnares men and leads them to their doom, a prostitute with the proverbial heart of gold or the vengeful spirit of a cold-hearted woman, depending…
