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  • The best pizzas in Cancun

    The best pizzas in Cancun

    Cancun is a beautiful city located in the caribbean coast. It is known for its numerous pizza places around the city. Every street has a pizza store and you will never starve in Cancun. Here are some of the best pizzas in Cancun based on experience and research.

    Rolandis

    Rolandis is known as the most famous italian restaurant in Cancun. There are pizzas in the menu with different flavors and ingredients. There are 4 Rolandis in Cancun; Cumbres, Avenue Coba and 2 in the Hotel Zone. Any of the three have a good enviroment and is pretty full of people all the time but the enviroment is really nice that you don’t have to worry about having bad service. The attention is kind and they serve fast your order. If you are really hungry and you are planning to spend around 20 dlls for you, Rolandis is a good option. Some pizzas that Rolandis have are named Margarita, Napolitana, Marinera, Cancun, Cuatro Estaciones, Maialiana, Hawaiana, Cuatro Quesos, Strapacciata, Fiesta Mexicana, Jardinera and some others. Pastas are also a good recommendation and they have good wine and non-alcoholic drinks to accompany your pizza such as sodas, lemonace or orange juice. Don’t worry in Cancun about the alcohol because almost every restaurant has beer, tequila, mezcal and many alcohol bottles in the menu.

    El Tigre y el Toro

    There are many restaurants Tigre y el Toro en Cancun. One close to Avenue Huayacan and another one is located in Avenue Nader, when you google it you can get there easily. It has many options for pizza; such as margarita, pepperoni, hawaiiana, vegetariana, vegan, arrachera, italian, española, 4 quesos, etc. You don’t have to make a reservation for Tigre y El Toro. The restaurant has music and offers a comfortable enviroment for their clients. The restaurant is a cool spot in a type of courtyard, it has lights and little tables that are very nice.

    Pizarra

    La Pizarra is a restaurant that offers great pizzas for the visitors in Cancun. This restaurant just opened a new location in Marina Puerto Cancun. The other Pizarra is located in Plaza La Isla km 12.3 of the Hotel Zone. Some people say this is the best pizza in town and it offers many types of pizzas. Also it has good beverages to order. Definitely you must go to Pizarra when you visit Cancun.

    Rino’s Pizza Time

    This restaurant is located in Avenue Bonampak and Coba close to the km 0 of the hotel zone. It is considered one of the best restaurants in Cancun. The restaurant serves food like in Italia. Their pizzas are margarita, pepperoni y mozarella, hawaiiana, salsiccia, calabresse and one of chicken with vegetables. They have delivery service.

    Luna Rossa

    It is also considered of the best pizzas you will find in Cancun. It is located in Av. Bonampak Lote 10-Loc 5, 4, 77500 Cancún, Q.R. You can order many pizzas for the table in case you are many people and try the different ones they have. The restaurant has also many pastas and wines. The pizzas are cooked in wood oven. The pizzas they have are full size or half size. You can order a half pepperoni order.

    Mr. Lasaña

    Is a very famous italian restaurant in Cancun, known for its amazing pizzas, lasagnas, pastas and wine. Their pizzas are made in a stone oven, a perfect combination of crispy and fresh ingredients. The location is Calle Luciérnaga 503-MZA 10 LTE 1, Del Bosque, 503, 77533 Cancún, Q.R.

    La Fate Restaurante Italiano

    This restaurant has authentic italian cuisine. They have amazing and delicious pizzas, pastas, wine and other italian plates. It opens at 2 pm and it is very famous in Cancun and rated as one of the best pizza restaurants in Cancun.

    Il Partigiano
    This cute restaurant has fresh pizzas and pastas, made by hand and at the moment by a kitchen craftsman. It is located in  C. Punta Conoco Supermanzana 24 Manzana 24 Lote 45, 24, 77509 Cancún, Q.R. They offer delivery service.

    La Vecchia Pizza

    This is very nice restaurant with delicious pizza located in Avenue Huayacan. They also offer other italian plates such as lasagna, pastas, salads, ossobuco and amazing wine.

    Deitalia Cancun

    It is located in Avenue Las Torres ( Av las torres Mza 43 in the entrance of Los Faroles SM 523, 77533 Cancún, Q.R.) and it is very crowded at the time people go to eat. It is famous for the pizzas and offers a comfortable enviroment for the clients.

  • All about Coco Bongo in Cancun

    All about Coco Bongo in Cancun

    Coco Bongo opened its doors 5 years ago, in this time it has established itself as one of the most popular bars in Mexico, offers a fresh concept and with what many consider to be the best music in Mexico. Coco Bongo gets its name from the popular film THE MASK of the actor Jim Carrey, in it Coco Bongo is described as the best bar in the city, where “The cream of the cream” come together for a perfect night. You can find Coco Bongo in Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Punta Cana.

    Coco Bongo Show & Disco in Cancun, Mexico

    Coco Bongo Show & Disco in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

    Coco Bongo Show & Disco in Punta Cana

    This party includes amazing things that will surprise you in one night: spectacular acrobats in the air, impressive musical tributes and the party atmosphere.

    Coco Bongo fortunately don’t have a dress code. So If you visit it, you can wear any type of clothes in your preference. In Cancun at this time the best option is a fresh outfit since there’s so many people inside, music, shows and dancing that you must enjoy comfortably. No children are allowed in Coco Bongo, not even by supervision, permission to the entrance are over 18 years old showing always an official identification. It offers special parties for holidays, take your family and friends and don’t miss the chance to enjoy the opportunity of a super fun nightclub full of  famous actors, fun, variety of shows and the incredible decoration inside and outside each place.

    At Coco Bongo you will enjoy a perfect night of shows by dancers and acrobts that imitate famous artists and movies. Get ready to see Beyoncé, the legendary songs of Michael Jackson, fantastic Spider Man acrobacies and the adrenaline of Usher and the sound of beatles, just to mention a few. 

    You will meet the most fun and lovely staff to pamper you with open bar. You will know why Billboard, ABC News, Rolling Stone, MTV, Playboy and Discovery Channel recommend to all tourists this when visiting the number one destination in Mexico, “Cancun”.

    There are two special tickets to enter to Coco Bongo in Cancun:
    • Coco Bongo Gold Member is a premium product, offers admission to the show, unlimited premium drinks, you avoid lines and get personal attention with reserved seats inside.
    • Coco Bongo Regular offers shows, express entrance and direct with unlimited drinks. If you visit from monday to friday click here, if you visit on the weekend click here.

    The duration of the tour is approximately of 5 hours of fun. It has a capacity of 1800 people to get inside that kaleidoscopic world. In Coco Bongo all kinds of drugs are prohibited. It is available all days. If you have visited Coco Bongo or would like to share your opinion comment below!!

  • High Roller Cancun

    High Roller Cancun

    Located at La Isla Shopping Village Cancun and with 60 meters tall you can have a beautiful view of its hotel zone. It has joined to a selected group of cities around the world with the same exact attraction to enjoy a urban landscape: London, Paris and Vegas.

    The big wheel is built with the latest Dutch technology and has 42 glass viewing pods for up to six people. When you enjoy the ride it takes 25 minutes operating at day and night. An experience you will enjoy from the skies watching the stunning vistas of the Caribbean, Nichupte Lagoon and the Hotel Zone.  

    La Isla Shopping Village is set to expand and the High Roller will be moved eventually to the second phase of the shopping center which is under construction right now.

    High Roller Cancun is ready to receive 3 million visits per day. It is ensured that in case of hurricanes in Cancun between May and November of each year, will not be a problem cause it counts with a contingency plan to guarantee the security of the users. It was inaugurated on March and now it is open to the public, complying with all safety requirements. The director of civil protection send 4 supervisors that reviewed the structure on every detail, in order to determine the viability it’s your operation.

    We have heard or seen pictures of a high roller like the one in Cancun but with an enormous difference that at day let us observe the beautiful Nichupte lagoon with a crystalline color and on the other side the beautiful Caribbean Sea with its water turquoise color such characteristic of Cancun, on the other side if you decide to be part of this experience at night the view is incredibly joyful with the lights of the mall and the awesome hotels around the area.

    “La gran rueda de Cancun” looks  to be without doubt in the indicate place, corroborate cause Cancun falls in love with anyone.

    How much does it cost to go on the high roller?

    For locals: 99 pesos ( Showing Official ID )

    Nationals: ( The price is unknown for the moment )

    Foreigners: ( 19 USD )

    How long is the ride on the high roller?

    Depends definitely where you stay but for example from the hotels near the center of Cancun the ride takes 15 to 20 minutes. If you want to get transportation click here!

    How long does it take to go all the way around the high roller?

    25 minutes

    Important Facts

    • The project, to be known as Gran Rueda Cancún, or Big Wheel Cancún, will be similar to the Chicago Centennial Wheel, the Hong Kong Observation Wheel and the Baku Wheel in Azerbaijan.
    • The Mayor of Cancun, Remberto Estrada Barba, described the wheel, as a “new world-class attraction that will soon become a must for the visitors”!
    • But it turns out that construction began without an approved environmental impact assessment. The firm had requested an exemption from that requirement from the federal Environment Secretariat (Semarnat).
    • But after evaluating the construction methods to be utilized the agency notified the firm in January that it could not be exempted because the wheel was to be erected in a coastal environment.
    • The Environment Secretariat also notified Profepa, the environmental protection agency.
    • In spite of that construction of the wheel has continued and is now 90% complete.

  • How to travel with Discovery Mundo?

    How to travel with Discovery Mundo?

    Discovery Mundo offers transfers to many destinations around the world. The most selling are Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Tulum, Mayan Riviera, Punta Cana, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City and Paris.When you already made your reservation you will receive a confirmation email with your transfer details. Make sure to review your email constantly in case that any agent wants to get in contact with you or so you check your confirmation email, you will also receive your “arrival instructions” depending where you travel.. you will receive your arrival instructions on how to get to your chaffeur. I will give some some neccesary details on how to travel with Discovery Mundo: 

    Firstly you have to get out of your airplane, the airport will guide you to the exit door. After passing through customs get to the exit door of the terminal.On the way there might be many scammers trying to sell you another services, even they can lie to you and tell you that your transportation will not come. I remember one day a scammer told a client his service was broken (the van broke) and it would come after one hour and a half, that was obviously a lie and he took a taxi!

    Discovery Mundo for all destinations promises that will be waiting the client outside the terminal door holding a sign with the logo of Discovery Mundo and the name of the reservation, if you want another name in your sign you can write it on the comment box.When you are outside the terminal, in case you have not find your chauffeur, get in contact with us on any of the following numbers and wait for a response:

    • Call from U.S & Canada
    • toll-free: 1 (866) 238-1312
    • whatsapp: +1 (786) 238-3845
    • Call from other countries
    • united kingdom: 44 800 011 9894
    • cancun: +52 998 980 0345
    • mexico: +52 55 4161 4826
    • rest of the world: +52 998 980 0345

    When you exit the airport terminal, feel free to say hi to the drivers and ask for a picture to be featured on our social network!!

  • Beware of the Scammers at Cancun Airport

    Beware of the Scammers at Cancun Airport

    This article is dedicated for you to be careful when you travel with Discovery Mundo and you can easily find your driver when you get to Cancun Airport, or it will also help you if you decide to travel to another airport when you book your transfer with Discovery Mundo.

    If you want a detailed experience on how to travel with Discovery Mundo and skip this article you can watch the next video:

    https://youtu.be/2tTBsA63cN0

    The Scammers of the airport are pirates that want to steal money from you and do not want you to take the service that you payed, a lot of times they want to cheat on you and tell you your transportation will not come, that they left, the van broke and even they say that the company will give you a refund.. Which is not true if you read on our terms and conditions.

    You have to be very careful with this scammers so they don’t cheat on you.

    Who exactly are this people?

    Pirates are people that are at the airport selling illegal transportation, they confuse travelers, sometimes saying that there was a problem with the purpose of you buying their transportation. You can’t trust them so if anything happens don’t forget to call to one of our numbers:

    • toll-free
      1 (866) 238-1312
    •  whatsapp
      +1 (786) 238-3845
       
      Call from other countries:
    • United Kingdom
      44 800 011 9894
    • Cancun
      +52 998 980 0345
    • Mexico
      +52 55 4161 4826
    • rest of the world
      +52 998 980 0345

    Where do you find this people?

    This people are found right next where you pick up your bags or before exiting the terminal door. Depending on the airport. In Cancun Airport how you see on the video, they are after picking up your luggage. There are many companies right after the exit door and reps walking with uniforms convincing the people to go with them.

    Why you should be careful with them?

    Because I don’t think you want to waste your money, and if you already did your reservation with Discovery Mundo, the service payed will be the best! Never pay anyone at the airport, if someone is trying to confuse you… Call us immediately to one of our phone numbers.

  • What To Do In Cancun Like A Local

    What To Do In Cancun Like A Local

    The ones that live in Cancun notice that you can not take all the tours and expensive activities every time of the year. More than anything because of the price. But skipping this there are a lot of activities you can do; like assisting to one of the many beaches, go to restaurants, nightclubs or more. Here is a list that I specifically made to those that are interested in doing local activities in Cancun, if you want to live here or you are a curious traveler this article is for you:

    Visit The Main Malls – Las Americas, Gran Plaza, Plaza Kukulkan, Plaza La Roca y Puerto Cancun Marina Town Center

    The ones that live in Cancun like me, we love to visit Plaza Las Americas cause it has a tone of stores where you can get pretty clothes, souvenirs, musical instruments and a lot more. In my opinion I think that of all mentioned the best is Puerto Cancun cause it’s new, it recently opened at the end of 2017 and it has the best brands, it is next of a lagoon where you can see the sunset, buildings inside that big land development that is Puerto Cancun, it has a Movie Theater with normal and VIP rooms, playground for kids, ice cream shops and in Christmas they decorate it with a huge Christmas tree full of ornaments and colors. If you would like to visit any of this malls you can easily get a taxi from your hotel or home; I recommend you to take a private service with Discovery Mundo for 29 USD roundtrip clicking here.

    Sign Up For A Gym

    If you are a fit traveler looking to stay fit anywhere you go I recommend you the hotel zone of Cancun, it measures up to 23 KM of extension to travel in bike, roaller blading, by foot or however you like at any time of the day. Otherwise if you want something more private you can subscribe to a gym, the hotels count with their own gym or I would recommend the one in Plaza Las Americas named Energy Fitness.

    Scuba Diving 

    It doesn’t matter if you are a traveler or you’re going to live in Cancun. Scuba dive is an experience you can’t lose. It exist the shark season and whale sharks. You can click here to see scuba diving tours or contact us in our phone numbers on the main page.

    Go To The Beach

    If you are staying in a hotel, the private beaches they have are the best and are cleaner, some of them have their own volley ball courts and their own activities. For the locals the most visited beaches are: Playa Forum, Playa Marlin, Playa Tortugas and Playa Delfines.

    Where To Eat

    The typical mexican food is one of the reasons why tourists come to Mexico! And Cancun has many good places, I recommend you La Parrilla. The best tacos in Cancun on my opinion and many others are tacos árabes, you can also find 3 or 4 very good places in Ave. Tulum to try.

    For a morning reunion of coffee, recommendatios are Marakame, Cafe Nader and Cafe Antoinette. The real drinkers of coffee go to Tradiciones Art Cafe. If you want to reserve a private transfer to this places from your hotel or home click here.

    Bovinos is a Brazilian churrascaria considered to be one of the best in Cancun. For Japanese food inclusing sushi, locals and tourists love Ironi.

    Nightclubs

    The most cool and fun for the locals are Han, Distrito Cavana and Antique. If you like to sing don’t fortget to go to Chantant in Puerto Cancun, is an excellent place to have fun.

    Tours

    The tours are incredible, there are thousand of tours you can take advantage of.

    Click here.

  • Transportation guide in Cancun

    Transportation guide in Cancun

    Cancun is a very big destination with many ways to get around. I will tell you different ways you can get transportation in Cancun to move around the city. From cheap to expensive options.

    When you arrive at Cancun Airport

    When you arrive to Cancun airport there are many ways to move around. First, you will see many reps trying to sell you transportation to your hotel, this is the most expensive option since they don’t offer the same fares than when booking online.

    Your hotel transportation

    If you are staying in a hotel, check if it does not include free transportation.

    ADO transportation

    I recommend ADO bus is a cheap option that will take you outside at the main street of the hotel. You can find it at the terminal of Cancun airport and you will share the ADO bus with a lot of travelers.

    Airport transfer

    The best and safest way is to book an airport transfer online. You get pick up from the airport terminal to the door of your hotel. Private and VIP transfers are 100% secure, private with professional drivers and not shared with anyone else. If you want to check the best fares visit www.discoverymundo.com/transportation

    Moving around in the City and Hotel Area

    Most travelers like to stay in a hotel or resort of the hotel zone. How you want to move depends on your interests; the weather, air conditioner, security and time.

    Public Bus

    The public bus is the cheapest option to move around in Cancun. Fares are 12 pesos per person (less than 1 dollar). You must have change in your pocket and be careful with the bus when stepping in, they move fast and you can fall so be quick and take your seat. If you want to move to downtown to Cancun most of the buses that go to KM 0 rides to the downtown.

    Taxi

    You can find a taxi super easy in Cancun, by asking in the front desk of your hotel or get one at the main street. I recommend you to ask any local how much is a rate to where you want to go and agree with the taxi, you can ask him before getting inside.

    Bus Tour

    This buses often come with a package tour; like to Chichen Itza, Xelha, Xplor, Xcaret, etc. They offer the tour with transportation in a shared decorated bus. Find the perfect tour at www.discoverymundo.com/tours

    Ferry to Isla Mujeres

    If you want to travel to Isla Mujeres you must take the ferry. The best fares are from Puerto Juarez, 23 USD Round Trip. They travel each 30 min from the port and take you the island. Another port is in Playa Tortugas at KM. 6.5. If you want to book ferry tickets visit www.discoverymundo.com

    Hotel transfer

    A van will pick you up in your hotel to your desire destination: it can be the airport, the ferry or a restaurant. If you are many, I recommend this option because it’s cheaper and completely private equipped with air conditioner and a car seat if needed. Find your transfer at www.discoverymundo.com

  • Amazing cave activity in Cancun

    Amazing cave activity in Cancun

    One of the best activities in the Riviera Maya is to experience the amazing cave activity of Xplor, an underground world to have fun, you can’t miss this unique adventure.
    © Marion Lee

    There are two ways to take this tour. From the day, surrounded by trees and caves you can discover the huge rock forms. At night, you can enjoy this experiences surround by torches of fire, fireflies and stars iluminating the caves, roads and bridges.

    It is said that long time ago an asteroid of 10 km of diameter fall from the atmosphere to the Yucatan Peninsula. It formed a new era and created different forms of life. Since then, different little formations created beautiful forms made of stalactites and stalagmites that decorates the underground of Xplor.© Marion Lee

    Xplor is a huge park where you can find ziplines, amphibious vehicles, swimming in the underground river, walk in the caves and huamacuatizaje (which means flying over the jungle in a hammock).

    All of this activities are 100% adventure and you will have the experience of your life, surrounded by nature.

    For energy recover, there is a palapa of fruit smoothies. There is also a buffet with many elections of dishes to choose.

    Get ready to watch the sunset from the heighs, to feel the adrenaline and discover the jungle.

  • 5 amazing restaurants with the best views in Cancun

    5 amazing restaurants with the best views in Cancun

    Cancun is one of the most visited cities in the Yucatan peninsula. It is between the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, the panorama in Cancun is very famous for stunning beaches, landscapes and travelers that come to celebrate in the Hotel Zone area. There are tons of Hotel Zone restaurants, from luxury to typical locals. These are 10 amazing restaurants with the best views in Cancun:

    1. Punta Bonita at Rosewood Mayakoba

    Having dinner at Punta Bonita, offers one of a kind views of the Caribbean sea. It has an extensive dining menu from light lunches and pizzas to special Riviera Maya “tapas” with authentic flavors. You can choose indoor dinner or at the outdoor terrance, with a lovely beachside experience. 2. Puerto Madero, Cancun

    Puerto Madero offers the best food from Argentina with delicious steaks. Decorations are made of dark woods, brick and glass. The outdoor terrace offers a stunning view of the Nichupte Lagoon, if you get there before 6 pm, you can observe the incredible sunset colors over the lagoon. There are also option for seafood, if you can’t decide, a good option is Surf n Turf. 3. Porfirios

    Porfirios is a luxury, upscale restaurant perfect for enjoying traditional mexican cuisine in different flavors, textures and colors. The creative and stunning decorations creates a unique atmosphere. The outdoor terrace have stunning views of the lagoon, with a dock to observe some of the cocodriles that get close to the restaurant, but don’t get to close! The service is very attentive and friendly with quality ingredients and offering over 100 labels of Tequilas and Mezcales, all part of the adventure.4. Elefanta, Indian Cuisine

    Is a innovative, upscale restaurant perfect for enjoying array traditional Mexican dishes, that offers flavors, colors and textures. It has a stunning decoration and beautiful, very creative with a casual lively atmosphere. The dinning room offers lagoon views, outside on the terrace. The service is attentive and friendly with quality ingredients.4. Chuchito Perez 

    Chuchito Perez is a new Cancun restaurant. It is located in the 3rd floor of the Forum Plaza at KM. 10 of the hotel zone. It has a lovely terrace with a stunning view of the party center and a view of the ocean too. The cuisine is mexican and oriental with a unique decoration style and taste. You will love to try the sushi! 5. La Destileria

    Destileria offers excelent mexican cuisine and tequila. It has delicious margaritas created with tequila. If you are lucky, you can get serenared by the mariachis with wonderful music!

    If you are looking for airport transfers from your hotel to a restaurant click here.

  • Things to do in Cancun this Summer 2017

    Things to do in Cancun this Summer 2017

    Most of the year Cancun weather is sunny with high temperatures, specially from June to September. That is ideal for enjoying the stunning beaches and aquatic parks of Cancun. But also there are many other things to do in Cancun for summer.

    Cancun brings together gorgeous natural settings with first class accommodations and the archaeological Mayan sites that rich our culture. Here I’ll show you a list of things to do in Cancun this Summer 2017:

    Swim with Whale sharks 

    This stunning animals come to Cancun on the first days of June. There is a specific area where you can swim with this creatures and you have to take a boat to get there. You can also find some stingrays and turtles swimming around. The Whaleshark tour takes you to this area where you will enjoy the snorkeling with this animals for 3 hours and visit Isla Mujeres for lunch.Visit the stunning beaches

    Cancun has the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean and Mexico. The turquoise colors are amazing and you can enjoy many activities at the beach: volleyball, kayak, snorkeling, scuba diving, kite surf and more. Best beaches are: Forum, Delfines and Marlin. Also if you head to Isla Mujeres or Cozumel by ferry, you will be enchanted.Chichen Itza 

    It’s important to visit Chichen Itza if you come to Cancun for the first time. One of the world wonders that is full of misteries and culture. The Mayans used to predict the natural events with their intelligence and creations at the archaeological site. Every Tuesday, Chichen Itza features a 3D mapping projection, dramatic lighting and amazing images! Check out Chichen Itza Light & Sound.Visit Tulum

    Tulum is a beautiful town 2 hours from Cancun. It has beautiful beaches and the only archaeological mayan site in the seashore. Tulum Beach is the perfect option for those wishing to visit the famous ruins of the ancient Mayan culture and enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches of the Mexican Caribbean at the hotel zone of Tulum, to relax and swim in the turquoise blue Caribbean ocean. Enjoy the nightlife

    In the km 10 of the hotel zone of Cancun is the nighlife zone, full of great bars and discos. My recommendation is to visit Mandala Beach at the day or Coco bongo. Coco Bongo is probably the most popular nightclub for Cancun tourists to visit and has been established for many years. The shows are amazing and have to be seen at least once. There is a special package for Coco Bongo here. Visit Isla Mujeres

    Isla Mujeres is a beautiful island of nature, resort hotels, snorkeling and scuba diving coral reefs. Is located 30 min from Cancun. You must get there by a boat or ferry. You can get your ROUNDTRIP ferry tickets here.