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The best bars in Cancun from cocktail dens to beer bars

Cancun is the most visited city in Mexico and a top vacational destination around the world. Travelers from different countries want to experience the blue beaches of the Caribbean, nightlife, food and tours. In Zona Hotelera, you aren’t going to find a lot of bars but if you head to the center of Cancun, you will see many types of bars and restaurants with live music, DJ’s, beer, cocktails, wine and delicious local food.

The most popular areas are Plaza Solare and Plaza de Toros, they have many drinking bars like Guanatos, The Black Pub, Costeñito, La Playita, Mccarthys and Toro Rojo. Cantinita, located outside Malecon Plaza Las Americas, has been re-opened since last month and been one of the favorite choices for the locals. Dublin’s Irish Pub is hopping on Thursday nights and the attractive waitresses all wear what looks like an Irish schoolgirl uniform. Muleiro’s longe is located in Plaza Hong Kong, is a great place to have a drink and listen to latin jazz, flamenco and more. Many rock bands perform at Muleiros. Another one is Vasso, to enjoy a couple of drinks and listen to 80’s, 90’s live DJ. If you want to watch a sport game, La Taberna or Wings Army are great choices.

Muellecito

El Muellecito is located a few steps from the entrance to the Hotel Zone, avenida Bonampak. It’s a favorite election to locals. It serves seafood, nachos, hamburguers, chichen and some entrees to acompany with a drink. There’s a special smoking area outside with tables and an air conditioned. Muellecito is opened 1pm to 2am Monday to Saturdays and 1pm to 7 am on Sundays.

Las de Guanatos

Las de Guanatos is another local favorite. The most popular is located in Plaza de Toros, avenue Bonampak. They feature live music and offer special drinks for a very good price. There are some promotions like 2×1 on micheladas and seven beers for 100 pesos. The food is delicious, try the “torta ahogada”, the “michelada” prepared cocktail and a drink Ojo Rojo or Chamoyada. All bars in Plaza de Toros are open until early morning.

The Black Pub

The Black Pub is located in front of Plaza de Toros. This is a bar/restaurant popular for the environment and music. They open from 1 pm to 4 am Monday to Saturday with specials on Monday to Wednesdays! The live rock music is great. Wednesdays are special to get a free vodka or tequila bottle and free drinks for the ladies.

Mccarthy’s Irish Pub

If you want to feel the Irish style, go to Mccarthy’s Irish Pub in Plaza Solare. There’s live rock music, 2×1 drinks between 4-9 pm and a free pool table. On Tuesdays, you can get 2 hamburguers for the price of 1 and on Mondays, wings are for 3 pesos each. The atmosphere is really fun.

Señor Frogs

Señor Frogs is more than a bar, turns to be a nightclub when the themed parties makes you want to dance all night. It’s a restaurant during the day and party at night, hard to leave without a smile on your face. Try the Wild Frog’s Rocks Drink: 100% Agave Señor Frog’s Tequila, Pama Pomegranate, Liqueur, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice and Grenadine.

Han Social Room

The hip, young, local crowd spends their nights at Han Social Room. It’s located in Puerto Cancun at the Diomeda building. Thursday is for ladies night and those who are celebrating their birthday receive a free bottle. The music is kind of everything: pop, techno, salsa, etc. Ladies night and special theme events shine the spotlight here.

Don Libando

This place has become a landmark in Cancun for really awesome cocktails. Largest selection of Mezcal in town, and delicious Mexican fusion food as well. Located inside Plaza Solare Avenue Bonampak. If you ever wanted to try an exotic dish, order the roasted crickets.

May 12, 2016
The Best Bars in Playa del Carmen for Every Taste & Occasion
For many of us, vacations are an excuse to drink a little more than normal, sampling the unique flavors of our destination. It’s for travelers like these that we offer this convenient guide to the best bars in Playa del Carmen for every occasion.

Your Guide to the Best Bars in Playa del Carmen

It’s no secret: vacations and drinks go together like tequila and lime. That’s why we’ve mixed up this helpful guide of what to expect as your carouse the best Playa del Carmen bars for every occasion.

Riviera Maya Drinking, By the Numbers

First of all, we recommend venturing out for a taste of Playa’s most creative cocktails. Try as many places listed below as possible. As you do so, bear in mind a few rules of thumb:
- Though super popular and “hip,” 5th Avenue bars are often overpriced.
- Well-made cocktails range from 80-120 pesos, beer 30-40 pesos.
- Tipping is not as paramount as in the U.S., especially for beer.
- Every bar in Playa uses purified water (ice included).
- Bars close by 2am, when the party moves to the clubs.
A Taste of Mexico
- La Mezcalinna (12th St, btwn 1st Ave & the beach) – Mezcal is the featured spirit at this quaint bar. Be sure to try both the Peanut and Passion Fruit Mezcal Shots.
- Club de Cerveza (5th Ave, btwn 34th & 38th St) – You won’t find a better selection of Mexican craft beers in all of Playa (along with 60+ from around the world).
Hit the Beach
- Fusion Bar & Restaurant (6th St & the beach) – Sipping cocktails in the sea breeze, feet stretched out in the sand. Does it get any better?
- Wah Wah Beach Bar (2nd St & the beach) – Live music Tuesday-Saturday and an all-you-can-eat pig roast every Sunday make this place a local hit.
Where to Catch the Game
- End Zone Sports Bar (5th Ave, btwn 12th & 14th St) – Easily the best place to watch your team in Playa del Carmen.
The Best of the Best
- Almirante Pech (5th Ave & 30th St) – World-class food and drinks as stunning as they are delicious and inventive have vaulted this hotspot to the top of Playa’s craft cocktail scene.
May 6, 2016
Secret places in Cancun that most tourists don’t know about

The world is not limited to the same spots that has been mentioned before. So in your next vacation, instead of stepping on the most popular places in Cancun (to make you feel that uniqueness), I made this article of the secret places in Cancun that most tourists don’t know about.

Isla Contoy:

Isla Contoy is an island located 30 north of Isla Mujeres. It is considered to be the most important nesting place of sea birds in all the Mexican Caribbean. The island is very protected by the biologists, no more than 200 visitors per day are allowed. Apart from the clear water visibility, white sand beaches and lots of cocoteros surrounding the island.. this paradise has more than a hundred and fifty migrating and resident bird species. To visit Isla Contoy you must depart from Isla Mujeres.

Cenote Dos Ojos:

The word “Cenote” is pronounced, say-no-tay and is derived from the Mayan word, “Dzonot” which means sacred well. Quitana Roo is full of them, especially in Tulum and Playa del Carmen. Cenote Dos Ojos has history for divers, and snorkeling lovers who are looking for something different, this hidden treasure is founded between the jungle.
Do you know? Geologists estimate that there are over 6,000 cenotes in this area, however only just over 2,000 have been discovered. These cenotes are estimated to be over 6,500 years old and are only found in this part of the world.MUSA Underwater Museum:

This is the world´s most famous sculpture underwater. Located in Isla Mujeres, 30 minutes taking a ferry from Cancun Puerto Juarez. There are more than 400 hundred statues, they demonstrate the interaction between art and enviromental science. You can observe MUSA snorkeling or get closer to them with a diving tour. This is a top pick for every adventurer who comes to Cancun!Isla Holbox:

A well kept secret not known to many Mexicans outside of the Yucatan Peninsula. This amazing Island is located at the northwest of Cancun, Mexico. It is known as one of the most beautiful beaches on Mexico. Holbox was found by the pirattes when the mayans use to live in the area. Secret River:

The only crystal museum in the Riviera Maya, it’s a stunning underground river with thousands of stalagmites and stalactites. It is recognized to be one of the natural wonders of the world. People can navegate 600 meters of Secret River swimming and walking through the routes. The experience of an adventure in this cave is the beginning of something mystic. Anyone who experience this will keep it as fantastic and incredible dream.Coba:

These isolated ruins, miles away from civilization, are the remains of one of the largest Mayan cities. The archeological site that has the highest mountain on the mayan world. Coba Ruins are fascinating.Tulum Starry Skies:

How many stars do you ask for your hotel? Forget about that. After the sunset, when the night is clear in Tulum, a beach town 4 hours from Cancun, you will see one of the best starry skies in your life.

April 7, 2016
Grand Cenote in the Mayan Riviera

Grand Cenote

This spectacular cenote is located just a few kilometers from Tulum in the Mayan Riviera and is one of the best known in the area. Perfect for snorkeling and diving, this cenote nearly perfect circular is home to marvelous stalagmites and stalactites, as well as refreshing and clear water. With natural light and a depth of about 9 meters, swim in this cenote is something really memorable that you must do on your next vacation in the Mayan Riviera.This large cenote is one of the most popular diving and snorkeling areas in the Mayan Riviera so you can do any of this activities depending on your experience. Many people love to go in groups of friends or family to snorkel in the Grand Cenote, the best season to go is summer when the water isn’t too cold; others who want a little more adventure like to dive in the cenote, experience is required.

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Tour to visit the Grand Cenote:

Cancun Snorkeling Discovery: A tour to snorkel in 3 different Mayan Cenotes including the GRAND CENOTE and also you have the chance to discover the beauty of the turtles sanctuary and coral reef in the area. This includes free hotel roundtrip transportation to the tour, full equipment for the snorkel, food and drinks.

Click here to see this tour

February 18, 2016
Best Spring Break destinations Around The World
Spring Break is the vacation period for students and travelers looking for a partying and cheerful atmosphere. Using this criteria, with many opinions of travelers and their experiences I made a list of the Best Spring Break destinations around the world.

1. Miami BeachMiami Beach is on the top list of the Spring Break destinations around the world. It is mostly select for students looking to break the routine and monotony of their studies. It is estimated this year a greater number of travelers in Miami Beach for a week full of fun and excitement. Find airport transportation from Miami Int. Airport right now.

2. CancunCancun has a reputation for Spring Break season. It is an outstanding destination for its beaches, golfing and nightlife. You can spend an amazing spring break for under 600 USD per person all inclusive. What can you do in Cancun? There are hundreds of activities in the pristine beaches: swimming with dolphins, snorkeling, diving around the diversity of the marine life; go to the shows of famous artists and acrobats in the party zone or you can try one of the many different tours that Cancun offers to its tourists.

3. Cabo San LucasCabos is a famous destination where the land ends and meets with the Arch. This city has a great reputation for its luxurious resorts and spas in the 18-mile stretch ride known as “The Corridor”. Its golf courses and villas on the shore of the Pacific Ocean are real beauty. Los Cabos also offers its nightlife area: bars, restaurants and famous clubs in San Jose Del Cabo (minutes from San Lucas). Many tours travelers around the world are already planning their Spring Break to this destination such as Whale Watching!

4. VegasVegas is a famous Spring Break destination for its many resorts full of everything: large pools, events, nightclubs, casinos, and more. There´s no way to miss the fun in Vegas!

5. Puerto VallartaPuerto Vallarta offers something for everyone, from insane discos to luxurious vacation villas close to the beach. A highly recommended hotel where you find a fun atmosphere for students is the Headquarters Hotel. This Spring Break many artists and DJs will be in Puerto Vallarta. Likewise, Puerto Vallarta is a cultural destination where you can learn about Mexican Traditions.

6. Punta CanaPunta Cana is a destination for travelers looking for a relaxed and tropical atmosphere, it offers many cristaline beaches, fun tours and night entertainment.

7. HawaiiThose are not the only destinations. If you are looking for something different you can head to Hawaii. It is more a romantic retreat rather than party areas. You can stay at a beautiful hotel, enjoy the waves, trails and drive to the Waimea Canyon.

8. Montreal, CanadaMontreal is an ideal destination for a getaway. First thing is you want your airport transportation. Hostels prices are around 30 USD per night. Otherwise if you want to stay in a luxury hotel prices can be around 100 USD. Montreal is a destination that feels European. There’re many nightlife options also.

9. EuropeEurope is another good place such as Italy, Sweden, Spain and others. The weather in Spring Break is fine and not suffocating. If you think about Lisbon in Portugal you can get a tour of the city by walk which was built on seven hills. Lisse in Netherlands is a great place for amazing pictures of the environment, it is home to one of the world’s largest flower gardens.

10. Asia Asia has beautiful cherry blossoms, festivals with many colors/decorations and amazing beaches. The Jungles of Bali, The Holi Festival in India, Halong Bay in India and The Monuments in Japan are places worth to visit.
January 11, 2016
Making the most of your visit to Niagara Falls, CA

Making the most of your visit to Niagara Falls, CA

There are many ways to have fun in one place. Niagara Falls stands out to be one of the most beautiful places in nature and fun! Usually people confuse that maximum enjoyment involves spending lots of cash, but I’ve learned overtime that it’s not necessarily to use all your money to make the most of your visit.

If you are planning to visit the beautiful town of Niagara Falls here are some tips you need to do when visiting Niagara Falls in Canada:

1. Take your camera to Niagara Falls

The photos taken at this beautiful place will mark your travel album. There are several online competitions of the best photos taken of the Niagara Falls, it can be a landscape shot or a family picture behind the falls tour (this tour costs 18 dlls). I visited in the winter time where they were about to freeze, unfortunately global warming causes the temperature not drop down as usually happens so they didn’t freeze this year, but the pictures I took below are spectacular. Also at night they are lighted with different colors. Spring is full of pretty flowers and in fall with canadian leaves.

2. Visit Clifton Hill

Niagara Falls is home to Clifton Hill’s World Famous Street of Fun by the Falls. It is an area full of restaurants, bars, theaters, games and all kinds of entertainment. You should visit at least once at night, lights iluminate every place around Clifton Hill’s World!

3. Visit Fallsview Casino

The most famous casino in Niagara Falls and many concerts of artists you probably know its the Fallsview Casino.

4. Visit Niagara on The Lake

Niagara on The Lake is said to be one of the most beautiful cities across Ontario, is less than half an hour from Niagara Falls, along with its upscale restaurants and elegant architecture, it is the heart of Ontario’s wine region. Each season offers different landscapes and can be seen the different beauty of each one.

Did you know? Niagara Falls are candidates for one of the 7 natural wonders of the world? You can vote for them online to be elected!

January 7, 2016
Top 15 Places to visit in Winter

It’s cold outside! If you are planning a holiday with a hot chocolate in hand enjoying the beautiful scenery that brings the winter, this are the 15 Places That Are Even Better During The Winter:

1. Winter in Gullfoss, Iceland

2. Winter in Bern, Switzerland

3. Winter in The Tadami River in Fukushima, Japan

4. Winter in Lake Tahoe, California

5. Winter in The Norwegian Boreal Forest

6. Winter in Bergen, Norway

7. Winter in The Italian Donomites

8. Winter in Northern British Columbia, Canada

9. Winter in Hallstatt, Austria

10. Winter in Lake Bled, Slovenia

11. Winter in Bavaria, Germany

12. South Yorkshire, UK

13. Cariboos, British Columbia

14. Steamboat Springs, Colorado

15. Winter in Loveland Pass, Colorado

December 2, 2015
World’s weirdest places to scuba dive

Hi there, do you know you can scuba dive between two continents?

I have did number 4, hope I can dive in all of them! Here are the world’s weirdest places to scuba dive:

1. Continental Rift in Iceland

One of the top places to dive in the world, here’s where you can scuba dive between two continents. The rift of Silfra in Island Thingvellier Park is where the tectonic plates meet. Some rather diving, others just snorkeling.
A very surprising thing is the visibility in the rift of Silfra, about 100 meters. All divers say they feel flying on space when they try this experience. The reason for this water visibility are that the water is really cold (2°C-4°C all year) that is also becomes ice for the close glaciar water of Langjökull and this water is filtered through porous inderground lava for 30-100 years until it reaches the north end of Thingvellir lake. This is water is so pristine that you an drink it anytime during your diving or snorkel!

2. Mysterious Ruins in Japan

On the southern coast of Yonaguni, Japan, lie this mysterious ruins of long time ago. Some think alliens made them, others think is just a World Nature Wonder! This mysterious ruins underwater continue attracting fearless divers!

3. Indonesia active volcano underwater

You want to see a volcano from close without the threat of toxic air and lava flows? Yes it can be possible and it can be done at Banua Wuhu! This underwater volcano rises more than 400 meters from the sea floor. Exotic animals like sponges habit here. There is a unique and diverse world here. You might think it is dangerous but no, the only thing that is a little uncomfortable it’s if you don’t wear the right dive suit.

4. MUSA Underwater Museum in Cancun, Mexico

This is the one I’ve dived into, it was one of the best experiences. If you head to the Caribbean in Mexico. There is the MUSA, an underwater museum with more than 400 statues surrounded by marine life and coral reefs. Each statue has an eye formation to protect theirselves and the sea life. The moment you are there in front of one, you might feel a little nervous!

5. Nepture Memorial Reef (UNDERWATER CEMENTERY)

A little more than 5 kilometers from the Coast of Miami, there’s this different diving experience and a little creepy. An artificial reef that becomes a CEMENTERY! It is a truly world like no other. This cemetery beneath the waves is a special spot that people can make their final resting place.

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November 18, 2015
What to do when you arrive to Cancun

Arriving to Cancun can be very fun and exciting since the moment you set foot in the Caribbean. But as in any destination, It is best to come prepared and avoid any inconvenience to your arrival.

What is the best? I made a list of things you should do when you arrive to Cancun.

1. Know how to transport yourself from the airport

At Cancun Airport, you will find on each corner all kind of vendors who want to take you to your hotel. But if you want to SAVE MONEY AND TIME waiting to make your reservation there, I suggest you book your transportation ONLINE before traveling.
If you are traveling with family or friends, the best way is to book a private shuttle to take all of you to your hotel or stay without delays. Some of these shuttles make a quick stop at a convenience store in case you want something to drink along the way.

2. Reserve your room hotel

Cancun counts with more than 1200 hotels where you can stay in case you don’t know where to go. Some are cheaper than others. It is always better to come prepared. As I mentioned earlier, online booking will always be cheaper than if you book directly at the hotel, don’t forget this!

3. Enjoy a tour in Cancun

If you are looking What to do when you arrive to Cancun, you can not miss one of the hundreds of tours that are in Cancun! Including the Riviera Maya, Tulum & Yucatán. In my experience, these are the best 5 tours recommended:

-Xelha: A water park for all ages in which you can perform hundreds of activities: Snorkeling, swimming with sharks, buffets, pools, cenotes, caverns, biking, ziplines and more.

-Chichen Itza: Do not miss one of the 7 World Wonders. Chichen Itza is part of this and include good tours to know all the archaeological site. There is a very cool tour called “Chichen Itza Light & Sound” in which you can enjoy a day and the night show.

-Isla Mujeres: A beautiful paradise island located 30 minutes from Cancun, you must take a ferry to get there. What you can do at Isla Mujeres is a day at the beach, travel around the island on a golf cart and spend the night in one of the many bars or clubs. Isla Mujeres sunsets are unforgettable.

-Tulum: In my opinion, Tulum is one of the best beaches and destinations of Cancun I visited. This is an ecological destination where in the evening, darkness let you see the starry sky. I recommend you book a hotel at the sea shore and close to the restaurants where you can enjoy a delicious dinner with music and shows.

-Scuba Diving: If you want to feel what is to live in the World of Nemo, you must dive in Cancun. It has coral reefs of all colors and exotic fish. It is a unique opportunity that you will never forget. Cancun Diving offers several tours during the day and at night. Click here for more information.

4. Go eat Mexican Food

One of the main desires of the foreigners is to try Mexican food, because it is unique and can not be imitated in any other country. I suppose that you want to taste the best tacos in Cancun. I recommend you to go to Cancun Downtown (CENTRO DE CANCUN). There are places that are open until dawn in case you have no time. My recommendation is to go to La Resabrosa or Los Tarascos, they are located in AVE. TULUM. You can take a bus from your hotel to Cancun Downtown and then a taxi to the restaurant.

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November 9, 2015
Visit the World Wonder of Chichen Itza

Chichen Itza, Yucatán Mexico

Chichen Itza is one of the 7 wonders of the world, it is an archaeological site that you can not miss. It has hundreds of amazing & interesting structures like temples and pyramids the Mayans created thousand years ago. If you visit the World Wonder of Chichen Itza, keep reading this important article!

Where is located Chichen Itza?

This World Wonder is located in the State of Yucatán, Mexico 121 kilometers east of the city of Merida. From Cancun, Chichen Itza is 268 km away, about a 3 hour trip. I would recommend that if you want to travel in comfort and without stops in other cities, book a Shuttle, it will pick you up in your hotel and take you directly to Chichen Itza with some good benefits: air conditioning, music and a quick stop for snacks and beverages. (Some Tours to Chichen Itza have transportation included, click here to see more)

What’s inside Chichen Itza?

Here are several amazing structures built by the Mayas that you are going to see in your trip to Chichen Itza:

Kukulkan Pyramid

Certainly, Kukulkan is the most recognized structure in Chichen Itza, you have surely see it. Something incredible about Kukulkan is the phenomenon that occurs each summer and autumn equinox where a snake can be seen descending from the pyramid.

Cenote Sagrado

This cenote, located inside Chichen Itza, where given offerings to God Chaac (the Lord of Rains) and also where high-ranking prisioners were held sacrifice.

Currently valuable pieces are found in this cenote as jades, obsidian knives, gems, precious stones, treasures and skeletons but it’s said this cenote has not been fully explored.

El Caracol (Observatory)

It is also called the Temple of Venus, because observing and studying this planet was one of the most important objects of study for the Mayans. The observations made from the Mayan Caracol were intuitive in many cases only using the eye. That was how the Mayans predicted 29 eclipses, equinoxes, solstices, etc. These predictions can be seen through the sculptures located in the Caracol.

The Great Ball Game (Juego de Pelota)

The Great Ball Game is a huge field oriented north / south direction. The point of this game for the Mayans was a rematch between the team captains to show who was going to be beheaded. The whole scene is done in each game displayed on a disc in the center of each slope that borders the area of the game.

Jaguar Temple

This temple, part of the ball game, it’s called Jaguar Temple because of the amount of jaguars carved that has its structure in the main part.

The Temple of the Warriors

In the eastern part of the square of Chichen Itza, you will find the Temple of the Warriors. Here is where you will see the incredible castle surrounded by “A Thousand Columns”.
The Thousand Columns are one of my favorite structures and performances. Each column represents something very interesting: within the human being even though each one has a negative part we all also carry our part of being warriors, which help us fight this negativity and evil that we carry inside.

November 4, 2015