In the fall of 1968, the creation of the resort city of Cancun was nothing but a gleam in the eye of a young Mexican banker named Enrique Savignac. The young banker and a small group of optimists searched every inch of the exotic Mexican coastline in search of the ideal spot to built their vacation paradise.
In Puerto Morelos you will find tranquility, long stretches of beach and a small town atmosphere. This is the place to come and relax: watch the sunset on the beach, meet the locals, explore the natural wonders such as the coral reef 500 meters from shore.
According to the Mayan legend, Cozumel was the home of the goddess Ixchel, devoted to love and fertility. Religious temples were dedicated with honor to the goddess and in return she sent her favorite bird as a sign of gratitude and good fortune. For this reason, the Mayans named this island "the land of the swallows".
In 1517, Isla Mujeres was discovered by the spanidars along with Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba who arrived to this abandoned site and discovered monuments in the form of women. They decided to give it the name of Isla Mujeres which means the island of women.
Uncover the hidden secrets of the small fishing village of Playa del Carmen. This European style town creates a laid back atmosphere where rest and relaxation are widely practiced. It is the center point between the major areas of interest in the State of Quintana Roo such as Tulum, Xcaret, Xel-Ha.
The Yucatan Peninsula contains a corridor that stretches from the modern resort area of Cancun to the most famous archeological sight of Tulum. In this coast line are popular lagoons, archaeological sites, underground rivers, white sand beaches with palm trees and some caves for diving and snorkeling. During the past five years development has been growing very fast with five star hotels and many natural attractions in this part of the Yucatan Peninsula.
In the ancient times, the Mayan developed a holy inner city that ascended high above the majestic cristal blue seaside of the Caribbean and was protected by 3 enormous walls and a steep cliff. This walled abode was given the honorary name of Tulum, the walled Mayan city.
Located to the northwest of Cancun, Holbox Island is just 42 km long. It is separated from the mainland coast by a shallow lagoon which gives sanctuary to thousands of flamingos, pelicans and other exotic birds and creatures. Most of the people in the island make their living fishing.
Yucatan opens its arms to visitors, offering its wealth of history, tradition and natural wonders all together with its modern dynamism and development. Here the Maya culture flourished, seen today in archaeological vestiges, a legacy to humanity. Besides, another patrimony can be admired, the architectonic treasure of incalculable cultural value which is the Colonial era.
On July 19th, 1979, the Federal Government decreed the Celestun Wildlife Refuge. Because of its importance as the main feeding area for the American Flamingo and countless species of waterfowl and shorebirds, its status was upgraded to that of a Special Biosphere Reserve in 1989. The Special Biosphere Reserves are representative zones of one or more ecosystems that haven't been altered by man.
Rio Lagartos is a fishing port north of the Yucatan Peninsula to 1 hour north of Tizimin and 2 hours from Merida.
Rio Lagartos is a small town hotel with 80 rooms located near the lagoon that empties into the sea in the midst of pristine beaches and an emerald sea.
The city was founded on the 6th of January, 1542, upon the ruins of what had been the ancient Mayan city of T'ho or Ichcaansihó by Francisco de Montejo, and has became the economic, tourist and cultural center of Southeastern Mexico.
“The Pearl of the East”, is located 160 kms from Merida. Founded in 1543 by Francisco de Montejo “The Nephew” over the ancient Maya city of Zaci. For centuries Valladolid has been known for its rich Spanish legacy, seen in its temples and the legacy of its oldest neighborhoods.
Costa Maya is located on the south of the Quintana Roo state, and goes from Punta Herrero to Xcalak. In this area are located around 30 ecological hotels where you can enjoy the beautifull beaches, the ruins near this zone, and many acuatic activities as snorquel, diving and fishing.
Just north of Isla Mujeres is located Contoy Island, 23 nautical miles north of Cancun and one hour 15 minutes by boat. The tour is a short and pleasant journey through the turquoise Caribbean waters.