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Top Places to Celebrate the Independence Day of Mexico

We’re practically on national holidays and many want to plan an outing with the family, here you will find the most symbolic places with some tips for an unforgettable Independence Day of Mexico on this September 15 and 16.

Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato

This is a magical city and the top place to celebrate the Independence Day of Mexico because it is the city where the night of September 15, the father Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla called the people from the parish of Dolores to take up arms and began the struggle for Independence.

Nothing could be more symbolic, to celebrate outside the parish where this great event originally took place.

In this city you can take a tour in a bus to know the colonial city and the parish, also you can visit the Museo Casa Hidalgo is the house in which the priest lived and was declared a National Monument. Also visit the Museum of Independence, the Mexican author José Alfredo Jimenez Museum, the Mausoleum, La Hacienda de la Erre, House of visits (Baroque style, this is the place where leaders and officials stay) & Crafts (Here you can find potters and ceramists that are distinctive of Guanajuato).

Also you can eat delicious mexican food like mole or chiles rellenos. For dessert enjoy an ice cream of different flavors like exotic cactus, avocado, tequila or mezcal.

San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

This city retains a colonial style, in one of his old but elegant mansions born the right arm of Hidalgo: General Ignacio Allende.

At night on the Independence Day of Mexico, hundreds of visitors gather in the main square to hear (around 10:30) the “Independence scream” given by the mayor of the city.

Queretaro

In 1810, Doña Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez, wife of the mayor of the city, discovered the conspiracy against the colonial governor, and sent a letter to Father Miguel Hidalgo. Because of this, he rang the bells of the parish and took up arms early on September 16.

The tourist sites are: the house of the magistrate in the city center, the Aqueduct, the Cathedral (Temple of San Felipe Neri) and the Theatre of the Republic.

In Queretaro there are beautiful colonial hotels and exquisite cuisine. You can not miss the fireworks show projected from across the historic center for the Independence Day of Mexico.

Guanajuato

In this city, Miguel Hidalgo on September 28, 1810, sent a letter of intimidation to the mayor of the city to deliver the square. As he did not have an answer, he decided to conquer by force and start the first battle, known as “the taking of the Alhóndiga”.

The main tourist sites are: Juarez Theater, the Kiss Alley, the Plaza de la Paz, the Mummy Museum, La Valenciana (church), among others.

Being here, you can not miss the Museum of Independence, located in the center and take the opportunity to buy crafts typical of Guanajuato. The festivities take place in all the alleys of the city, but especially in the Jardin Union, the main rallying point.

Mexico City

During the celebrations for the Independence Day of Mexico in September, this city gets completely different, the main buildings around the Zocalo become a spectacle of lights and Paseo de la Reforma is illuminated with patriotic colors.

On September 15 the President gives “The Scream” from the balcony of the National Palace, accompanied by a festival of lights, fireworks and music with mariachi. All bars and restaurants in town join the celebration.

The next day the military parade performance starts from the Zocalo and ends at the National Auditorium.

The main tourist sites are: Historical Center, Chapultepec Park, Xochimilco and colonies Roma-Condesa, Polanco, More Info…

I recommend the Grand Hotel of Mexico, from there you can enjoy dinner while you watch the whole event from the unique view of the Zocalo restaurant. How to get there

Puebla, Puebla.

Beautiful hotels in Puebla are a reason to go for a few days and especially during the Independence Day of Mexico weekend bridge by its colonial style and the beautiful views of Popocatepetl. The historic center of the city has been declared a World Heritage Site for its architectural beauty.

Besides the Cathedral, you must know the Artist Quarter, which is surrounded by a creative magic

Las Vegas, United States

If you prefer to take your national pride abroad, then Las Vegas, Nevada is the perfect choice for you!

Go to Las Vegas for the Independence Day of Mexico is tradition for many Mexicans who manage this city put on the national colors during the weekend. In addition, Mexican music is well represented with Mexican artists like Alejandro Fernandez, Carlos Santana, Lila Downs, Marco Antonio Solis, Luis Miguel and there is even an international mariachi festival.

On the other hand, it is a tradition that at this time, or even the same September 15, a boxing match in which a Mexican defends the sport is held.

Therefore, the Independence Day of Mexico is to Las Vegas and its visitors the opportunity to celebrate and honor the cultural heritage of Mexico in a dynamic and fun way.

Xcaret, Quintana Roo.

If you have decided that Cancun and the Riviera Maya is your destination for the Independence Day of Mexico, we recommend that you spend a whole day and enjoy a park with water activities in addition to its main theme the traditions of our country. September is the cheapest month to visit Cancun, so get advantage of it!

You do not want miss the spectacular show that will beat Mexico pride to your heart.

September 4, 2015
Cancun’s Best Karaoke Bars

Cancun is an ideal place to party any day of the week, being a tourist destination and the most visited in Mexico makes the possibility to enjoy any activity you are seeking.

For me, I love music, karaoke and especially since I stepped in Cancun, my goal was to find the best Karaoke citywide. Going out every weekend to a different karaoke, some dissapointed me because I sang every half hour and ended singing 2 songs until dawn, others were karaokes show where you had to dress up like an artist with cool music to dance all night and the type of karaoke that i like where you could sing all kinds of genres with a good enviroment and some drinks.

I’ll tell in my very experience Cancun’s Best Karaoke Bars:

Karaoke at the Four Elements in Hotel Xbalamque

Actually, this is the best karaoke I’ve ever gone, I met it until two years after living in Cancun. My family and I loved it so much that we ended up going every weekend without fail. The style of this place is based in Mayan culture, you have to enter through the hotel lobby and then find a sign that says 4 elements.

The music is excellent, the atmosphere is relaxed but fun for every guest. I recommend you to order some delicious alitas with drinks.

The dj is super fun! The microphone has an excellent sound and I loved it so much that I could ask for 10 songs and I could not miss anyone!! You see people from all over the world enjoying the singing and dancing. I really like also that at least between each 5 songs the DJ plays music for dancing ALL kind of music: salsa, reggaeton, bachata, jazz and even tango! When it comes to dance or sing, do not forget your camera and get someone to record the show because you on stage will be unforgettable! (Airport Shuttle to Xbalamque Hotel)

Acoustic Piano Bar & Karaoke

Acoustic Piano Bar and Karaoke is located in front of Plaza las Americas at Plaza Solare, it´s very easy to get there. Defined to be an elegant karaoke bar, but fun. You can reserve a table in advance to have your spot if you go on the weekend because it is the one that fulls the most of all Cancun! To me what I like about here is the sound when you sing, the music for dancing and sometimes that you can appreciate some piano artists with singers. You can also ask the waiters for its menú, they offer there nachos, fries, drinks, etc. or you can bring food from the restaurants around, I highly recommend you to get an order of sushi Chowa.

When going to Acoustic Bar & Karaoke, do not forget to bring your ID!

Show Time

Show Time is the ideal karaoke to go with all your friends or your family! Ask for the songs you want and you must be mentally and physically prepare to dress up in colorful wigs and hats while singing on stage, you definitely have to dance! It is a show you can not miss ..

While spending the night, we recommend ordering a large saucer botanero and drinks for all!

Pancho & Willys

If you want an elegant, exclusive and fun karaoke.. overlooking the lagoon and most importantly in the center of the tourist area of Cancun (Zona Hotelera) I would strongly advise to go to Pancho & Willy’s! It is the most famous for all international tourists. The setting of this place is very nice and elegant, not as Mexican as the others but if you want to enjoy with your partner classical, rock music and dancing a little rock & roll this is the place for you. (Airport Shuttle to Zona Hotelera in Cancun)

I hope this article is helpful to you! Do not forget to leave your comments below, I answer every question or doubt. Thank you!

Pancho & Willys Lagoon Sunset

September 2, 2015
The best routes and recommendations to run in Cancun

Hello, what a shame news about what happened this Tuesday evening in the Hotel Zone of Cancun, I was very dissappointed. I share this to all athletes this article about all the routes in which you can practice this activity. We can not avoid the danger but we can prevent it and be careful. So my recommendations are: not training after 6pm at any of this routes, go accompanied, notify a family member or friend where you will be and preferaly go at times where there is movement (usually this is in the morning). In this article I share other routes where you can run in Cancun and recommendations.

Cancun is one of the most famous places throughout Mexico for its marathons, races, triathlons, water sports and competitions organized in hotels for their great seafront location and being a tourist place to play sports worldwide. If you are planning to visit Cancun and you like running, BINGO! Cancun is the place for you.

Running has always been my passion. Wherever I go, I run. In my years living in Cancun, I found which are the best routes to run in Cancun:

Hotel zone ( Zona Hotelera )

The hotel zone starts from km 0 to km 26, is a looong road in excellent condition with no holes or cars in the way. The best road for marathoners who want to train hard smoothly. You will have the chance to appreciate the beauty of Cancun hotels, restaurants, the lagoon, the beaches and the whole tourist area.

There is a clock in the Kilometer 0 of the hotel zone if you want to measure your workout time and the best, a gauge of kilometers will be at each KM on this avenue (Avenida Kukulkan). Hundreds of runners and cyclists are training where you can even join them if you can reach them! 😉 Not all of this road has sea view, if you really want to enjoy the beautiful beach while working out, you can start running in the KM 21 and appreciate some of the best sea views of Cancun, called ” Playa Delfines ” and at your right, golf courses with the best resorts in Cancun.

Malecón Tajamar

Running on Malecon Tamajar is a place to run 5 km, take your dog for a walk, skate, or jog slowly with your group of friends. It’s not so much to train for marathons or races but good for a good 3/5k run, also to take your yoga mat and meditate in front of the Nichupte lagoon. Some people just come to watch the entire Cancun Hotels at the distance from here. Just be careful with the cocodriles.

Kabah Park ( Parque Kabah )

Kabah Park is a place for runners who love to run in nature. It is a natural park that preserves its animal and plant species. Measures approximately 2.5 km inside the jungle, a curvy road to run or stroll. While you run, you can appreciate the big forest with trees around, coatis, monkeys and some animals that can not be seen much because they are tucked between nature. Within this park you can exercise in a small public gym located at the entrance of the park, some squats, pushups, sit-ups, etc. It also has inside with Mayan cultural aspects that represent the first people who lived in Cancun for those who love history and culture.

The beach

The beach may be the best experience for running in Cancun, see the crystalline waters, listen to your music exercise, tanning and exercising is a perfect combination. Ideal for having a good run and jump into the sea after a heated! There are some beaches that do not have enough space to run, primarily Cancun that features their hotels to the seashore. Beaches to run I recommend: Playa Delfines (many players and athletes train here from 7 in the morning because there are almost no people and space is huge for exercise), Playa Marlin which is located behind Plaza Kukulcan and Playa Forum (if you want to run on this beach I recommend you go as early as possible because it is the most visited beach in Cancun) located opposite the nightlife area (Plaza Forum).

Don’t forget to share this article with other travelers comming to Cancun. Thanks!

Sincerely,

Me.

August 29, 2015
This is why people in Mexico like eating tacos at 2am

This is why people in Mexico like eating tacos at 2 am

Most Mexicans love tacos. Why? It is the most typical dish of mexico and like us, immigrants come from far away to try some delicious tacos. But if you ever travel to Mexico, you’ll realize that at night, many restaurants in any city, including McDonalds, Burger King, buffets, supermarkets, etc will be closed until 11 pm max. LESS TACOS. There is no place in Mexico that does not have a branch of exquisite Mexican tacos to enjoy a delicious dinner at the early morning.

I’ll give you some reasons why people in Mexico like eating tacos at 2 am:

1. For those after party moments that hunger begins to invade our senses, tacos are essential

Although they are high in fat, will help to bring down the cups over, or the good tequila!

2. They are cheap

Mexico’s leading producer is corn. Tacos, made of tortilla, meat and avocado with tomato, accommodates an economic budget; you can ask an order of 4 tacos for 3 dollars depending on where you go. Some are cheaper than others.

3. There is a high variety of recipes you can try with tacos

Fajitas, Al Pastor, Gringas, de Canasta, Guisado, Birria, Tostadas, Quesadillas, etc. I always will choose Al Pastor, comes with pineapple and with my favorite Mexican drink ”horchata”! Yum

4. Mexican people like to eat 24 hours a day

When I´m with my friends or family, it comes to us a strange appetite for wanting to eat tacos at night. Whether you’re on a diet that is almost killing you counting calories, doesn’t matter, when someone says to go for some tacos, everyone accepts without thinking! It’s like an epidemic of appetite!

5. You meet with famous people

You think that the president does not like tacos? Your favorite actor? Our your favorite player? definitely! tacos are our culture and part of us!

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August 24, 2015
What it feels to swim in a big hole of water: Grand Cenote in Riviera Maya

You wanna know what it feels to jump into a big hole of water? Here I wrote a little story that describes the day I decided to jump into Grand Cenote at Riviera Maya, Mexico.

The Riviera Maya is very recognize by the tourists who came for holidays to the beach, they have a lot of fun doing snorkel, shopping and parties, but there is a lot of things to do here.

For example, I live in Cancun, and once you be here you will see you got a lot of options to do; and this time it was for me to do something fun and adventurous, it was on Sunday, very close to cancun is Playa del Carmen, by car you will get there in 40 minutes, and is very popular go to the Routes of the Cenotes, here in the route there are almost 10 differents cenotes that you can met to have a lot of fun, the name is because directly on the avenue from Paya del Carmen to Tulum you will see the entrance for a lot of Cenotes, the one that i was looking for to learn calls Gran Cenote, this cenote is perfect to those ones who loves diving.

I was with my friends that day having a lot of fun after a good party last night at Palazzo that is on the 12 street in Playa del Carmen, we woke up early to start our day at 100% of energy and attitude! So I took my car and drived with my friends looking for the Gran Cenote, but no one of us go there before jaja wrond! I ask for the location and first of all the cenote is located in Tulum, its only at 2 km from the archaeological park, from Playa del Carmen to Tulum its on the right side of the road directly to Cobá.

When we finally arrived there we see a lot of tourist, for the entrance you have to pay 200 pesos; this Price is because the entrance includes the food, by the time you get into you see a natural place, its very quiet and calm, before we can go to swim we needed to use the showers to be more clean, that one is a rule of the place. After the shower we took the way downstairs to finally swim in the cenote. For our surprise the place was amazing, honestly i can’t describe it better, is beautiful. You can see all the nature and creation that God did for us for our entertainment. To enjoy more we rented a snorkel equipment for the Price of 30 pesos and for our stuffs a locker with the same Price, finally we were ready to jump for our enjoy!!

If you see the water is very clear, you can see everything almost without an snorkel, we tought it wasn’t to much deep, we tought that maybe it was like 5 meters, so then, we decide to jump from the stairs and start swimming, the first touch on the water was insane!! is supercold!!! Jajaja Omg! You almost get like an ice cube!! But we didn’t payed attention cause the feeling disappeared by the time we stayed on the water. We were swimming with the others tourists and local people in there having fun.

When I decide to use the snorkel and try to touch with my hand the rocks down to us, in fact i try to do it with my feet cause i thougt it was like one meter from me, but i just put the snorkel and I discovered that the rock was at almost 12 meters from me!! O.o (that was my face after seeing that) i was scared!!

After that i knew that the most deepest part in that cenote was 20 meters!! You felt like if you were flying, and in the same moment I saw a light deep with my eyes behind me, there were some people diving down there! they were biologists looking for another connection between more cenotes, and another more were tourists.

After a lot of time swimming and having fun we went out and went for some food. I can tell the water was delicious, nothing bad for a new experience. Believe me if you are looking for more fun apart the parties here, if you want to disconnect yourself from all the noise and get relax for one day and if you want a new experience you have to try this! It’s a beautiful memory that you will never forget, and like i said is not the only one, you have a lot!! This was my experience in this cenote, so…imagine how are you gonna feel when you try this? You have a lot of options here and experiences to meet, try!!!.

Manuel Hernández

August 15, 2015
Gulfweed in Cancun

In the last weeks, one main topic has concerned everyone in the Mayan Riviera: the gulfweed in Cancun (also called sargassum).

The gulfweed in Cancun is a floating brown algae, regularly natural in the sea but this year the amount presented was surprising and became a problem, making almost impossible to enter the sea in some areas. This problem, as part of a natural environmental process, affects not only Cancun but other Caribbean destinations like Florida, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Bermuda and more.

Besides the excessive amount, this organic material when decomposed, results in a bad odor as it generates polluting products and there are some regulations when picking it up, to protect the turtle nesting.

Being Cancun one of the the main touristic places in the world, cancellations for vacation started due to this situation, so a call from the government was made to all local people, to help in the campaigns to pick up the gulfweed in Cancun and more than 12 million pesos were designated for this cause.

Luckily, the actions seem to be having a favorable outcome as last weekend the tourists returned to the beaches that were empty for weeks and the tourist occupation went up to 91.8%, having an increase of 9.5% in national tourism in comparison to last year.

From July 17th to today, more than 29 thousand cubic meters of sargassum were picked.

Also the Convention and Visitors Bureau had a tour last week along the main visited beaches, accompanied by some important wholesale agencies, to confirm that the sea conditions were under control and in good condition for foreign visitors to arrive; they gave thumbs up to the great progress that the gulfweed situation is having.

Even though the gulfweed in Cancun is expected to keep on coming for the next month, the government and the Hotel Association in Cancun are already working on the statistics for next year, to prevent and avoid the same situation again. The measures taken are still active in an effort to eliminate the gulfweed in Cancun for good.

Let’s not forget that NOT ALL BEACHES are being affected, some of them (Isla Mujeres for example) are completely clean. Also, there are many other activities available in Cancun like thematic parks, shows, restaurants to visit, etc

August 14, 2015
10 Safest Places for Female Solo Travelers

ICELAND

Iceland’s nickname is ”The land of Fire & Ice”, sounds a little crazy but this is one of the safest and comfortable places to travel. There is one city called Reykjavik known for its art, music and nightlife, you will have the chance to meet lots of friends and other travelers around. There are a lot of reasons to visit Iceland but you will be suprised by the natural wonders.

SCANDINAVIA

All of Scandinavia is ideal for female travelers, it has some other names such as Denmark, Norway and Sweden, famous for its architecture and beautiful landscapes. You maybe didn’t hear this before but, Scandinavia has been ranked as the top happiest place in the world!

NEW ZEALAND

Glaciers, beaches and fiors are full of adventure. New Zealand is a place where you will meet the most beautiful landscape in the world. Ask any traveler and you will get this answer. Many travelers love here so much that they made New Zealand its new home.

THAILAND

Traveling solo by your own to Thailand will give you awesome plenty of things and opportunities to do. Beautiful beaches, delicious food streets and espectacular views. This is a destination for all kind of budget and you can enjoy the best hotels to a very good price.

CANADA

Every little corner in Canada is amazing, surrounded by the most breathtaking landscapes in the world. People in Canada have a reputation for being the friendlist people in the world!

COSTA RICA

If you are looking for beautiful beaches with big forests, Costa Rica is the perfect place. Whether you like have a yoga therapy or going into the ocean, this place will fill your soul.

IRELAND

Ireland does not have a good expected weather, but it´s famous for being the place of beer and joy. Watch a game, go to a local restaurant or bar or talking a walk to the countryside will make your vacations unforgettable.

BALI

The place for connecting yourself to the nature with temples, yoga, relaxing beaches, good food and accomodation. Bali is the ultimate solo traveler place. Great culture and amazing young people to meet, you will always find someone to hang out with.

AMSTERDAM

Amsterdam is very known worldwide for its relaxing culture, very active and good vibes. You can rent a bike and ride meeting new people and preparing for the nightlife!

A CRUISE

Of course this is not a country, but going into a cruise is one of the most amazing experiences you will ever have. Perfect for female solo travelers. A lot of activities and good accommodation will make your perfect adventure! Also you can enjoy the views of the beautiful sunsets and dawns or even dolphins while you are on the cruise.

August 13, 2015
Los mejores lugares para comer en Miami

Siempre que viajamos a un lugar queremos tener una lista de recomendaciones de dónde comer, a donde ir, etc.

Hice una lista de los mejores lugares para comer en Miami basado a varias opiniones de diferentes viajeros, dependiendo del presupuesto que tengas pensado hay diferentes lugares que se acomodan a tu bolsillo. Desde las mejores carnes y ensaladas, a un platillo playero o un postre acompañado de tu bebida favorita.

1. Oak Tavern

Pub moderno con un elegante comedor, amplio patio y menú de deliciosos platos y pizzas al horno en leña.

2. Fiorito

Los Hermanos Maximiliano, Cristian Álvarez y Sebastián Cardona abrieron este restaurante en el año 2012. El nombre es en honor a Villa Fiorito, un barrio de Buenos Aires famoso por ser el hogar de la infancia de Diego Armando Maradona, uno de los mejores futbolistas de todos los tiempos.

3. Tongue & Cheek.

Bistro moderno con asientos al aire libre y un menú con gran variedad de comida americana y cócteles de diferentes gustos.

4. Bar Crudo

Ceviche, carpaccio y otros platillos, además de la variedad de cócteles en tarros de cristal, aprovechando un local con estilo.

5. Swine Southern Table & Wine.

Deliciosa comida para los carnivoros! Con cortes de carne ahumados aprovechando un toque ambiental elegante y divertido.

6. Box Park

Este tipo de comida es muy natural, digamoslo así.. ofrece platillos como cocodrilo frito, cerdo, gato amarillo cítrico y la pizza con un toque de jamón de pavo… cambiará tu enfoque completamente si pruebas uno de estos platillos.

7. PB Steak

Un restaurante de carnes con una variedad de acompañamientos para tu platillo y un estilo country.

8. Lucali

Las mejores pizzas al horno en Miami, ensaladas de lujo y un restaurante con estilo rústico definen éste lugar.

9. Sumi Yakitori

Un lugar peculiar, amueblado con una cocina abierta y adornada con botellas de alcohol. A veces, una multitud de jóvenes se pasea por las puertas de cristal, se queda mirando a los chefs caminando con sus camisetas negras, y permanecen en la entrada. Un camarero les entrega un menú, y leen detenidamente la enorme y deliciosa variedad de comidas.

10. MC Kitchen

MC KITCHEN está enfocado en la cocina italiana moderna. A través del uso de la sensibilidad ofrecen platos de temporada con ingredientes seleccionados sobre la base de la calidad, la madurez de la cosecha y la integridad de agricultura.

11. The Cypress Room

Un restaurante retro que sirve comida y bebidas de Estados Unidos en un pequeño espacio adornado con cabezas de ciervo montados.

12. Gabose

Un espacio realmente agradable con una enorme variedad de platillos coreanos por elegir y parrillas servidas directamente en tu mesa.

13. Khong River House

Tradicional curry y fideos del norte de Tailandia se sirven en las excavaciones de madera con un ambiente granja.

August 5, 2015
A trip to the Zoo Lujan.

From Buenos Aires to Lujan there are about two hours away by public vehicles that cost a little more, but offer air conditioning and safe service.
While you are going on the road you can see trees and green fields but there’s not much to appreciate out of the bus’s windows once you are traveling.
You can take a nap or listen some music during this tour, I went with a friend who traveled with me from Ecuador and another friend of Chilean nationality that we met on our visit to Buenos Aires, he is from the city of Copiapo which in those days had suffered an accident due to heavy rains that did not stop falling and unfortunately flooded many homes and streets leaving much damage on the road, so we decided to invite our new friend for a walk and to see the zoo in where you can take pictures of the tiger, elephants, Bengal Tiger also lions. Once you enter the zoo, you can hear his roar and feel the floor vibrating with his roar.
I will tell you the true … the zoo was not what we expected, it was very nice to get the pictures but for the price they charge to, foreigners want something more than just a few pictures with animals.
When you enter to the zoo there are older vehicles from the time of the second war which some people are attracted to, but me not much since I’m not a lover of cars.

I noticed something very curious in this zoo and I even take the trouble to ask the managers of each one of the cages, how they did for a lion or a tiger to be so docile? And they told us that the secret is to put a lion and a dog for a month in the same area and to familiarize them and make them grow together.

While they are still growing the dog became in a very intelligent pet, he can go to train other animals and adapting them to their behavior punishing a lion or a tiger if it performs very rough, playing or biting with greater force, given these situations the dog apply punishments which is biting the sensitive parts like ears, muzzle and paws of the lions.
When the lions get bigger than the dog, the dog is removed from the cage for safety reasons, because being smaller may lose the leadership.
Sincerely every time I went to get into one of the cages gave me some adrenaline because we do not know what can happen, but likewise cherish such a majestic animal like the lion in Africa or Stroking a tiger so respected in India is something that could not be done elsewhere and was very nice.

July 18, 2015
Best Hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya

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Best hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya.

I’ve list the top hotels in Riviera Maya. Based on research, Riviera Maya counts with more than 128 luxury hotels. Here I choose the most relaxing & private but fun with all kinds of activities to spend one of the best times of our life with your couple or family!

1. Rosewood Mayakoba in Riviera Maya

Rosewood Mayakoba is a unique, relaxing and recognized resort in the Riviera Maya with a mile of pure sand and cristaline beach. It offers a variation of children activities for all ages, but this resort is just a perfect vacations for couples looking for upscale restaurants and many spas. Its decoration is very rich , you can see in the pictures; as well the luxury private outdoor pools.

2. Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso in Cancun

The Iberostar Gran Hotel Paraiso, as winner of the World’s 1 Traveler’s Choice Award and part of the Grand Collection set of Iberostar, is one of the favorites hotels in the Riviera Maya. A luxury combination of nature and fun makes you enjoy the perfect vacation. Its offers unlimited activities for fun, entertainment, relaxation, nightlife, great restaurants and beaches!

3. Grand Velas in Riviera Maya.

A hotel with acres of white cristaline beaches and just next to the Mayan Jungle of the Caribbean Sea. This is a Luxury all inclusive hotel resort, chosen by many many travelers around the world for the perfect vacation; spas, mayan rituals, international restaurants and plenty activities.

4. Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita in Riviera Maya

Ok, I can say this is one of my favorite hotels. Just the perfect choice to escape, re-energise and enrich your body & soul. Surrounded by lots of beaches and forest, there will be a majestic healing temple full of treatments for yourself: spas, temazcal, baths and a lot more. Find out! I really recommend it.

5. Fairmont Mayakoba in Riviera Maya.

Known as the Venice of the Caribbean. Fairmont Mayakoba is where you have a luxury fun experience. It offer guests the opportunity to experience nature: Mangroves, tropical forests, lagoons, water canals and coastal dunes are all on the property.

6. The Ritz-Carlton in Cancun

The Ritz Carlton in Cancun, offers the unique tropical vacation for a couple, friends or family. Memorable things to do will full your wishlist.. international buffets, spas, children activities, sports & entertainment! The most blue and clear beaches will be at this area.

7. Banyan Tree Mayakoba in Riviera Maya

A relaxing and peaceful touch of nature describes this luxury hotel. You can find the first all-pool villa resorts on Mexico Riviera Maya. One of the most recommended and exclusive resorts for a romantic look..

8. Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa

Perfectly located in the middle of the sea and the jungle. Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa is a recognized site for its local mezcals at the beachfront cantina with its mayan healing techniques at different spas. Delicious restaurants close to the beach will make your relaxing vacations perfect.

9. Hacienda Uayamon, Luxury Hotel in Riviera Maya.

Guests of Hacienda Uayamon say that this hotel transport them back in time. Nestled between azure waters and archaeological treasures, Uayamon reflects the sophistication of a luxury resort with attention to surrounding mayan natural beauty.

10. Hacienda Temozon, Luxury Hotel in Riviera Maya.

This is the most luxury and largest sisal you will find. Hacienda Temozon counts with visible ruins and artisans that have been making history for this area. The 17th architevture still being almost the same, UNIQUE.

July 17, 2015