The whole of the Mayan Riviera is a Caribbean paradise with beautiful white-sand beaches and warm ocean waters, but which resort should you stay in? These are the major resorts along the Mayan Riviera:
PUERTO MORELOS
Small ex-fishing town that retains more of its original character than some other Mayan Riviera resorts. Closest of all resorts to Cancun international airport at the extreme Northern end of the Mayan Riviera.
The Mayan Riviera, a stretch of coastline on the Yucatan Peninsularunning from just outside Cancun in the North to the ancient Mayan site of Tulum in the South is rapidly growing in popularity.
Why has this previously quiet area of the Yucatan Peninsula become a magnate for tourists?
COSTS AND ATMOSPHERE ON THE MAYAN RIVIERA
For visitors from North America, the Mayan Riviera is a more laid back alternative to Florida.
The last 12 months of media coverage related to Mexico would have many people believing that Mexico as a country is a risky place to visit because of the recent H1N1 (Swine flu virus) and stories of drug kidnappings and shootings primarily centered around several US border towns.
Regional events have unfortunately had a negative effect on the local tourism economy half a country away on the Yucatan Peninsula.
Such walled cities are few in number. Research indicates that the Mayan Ruins of Tulum was formerly known as Zama, which meant ‘to dawn’. Given its location, this name seems apt. The site was named ‘Tulum’ before the visit by explorers Stephens and Catherwood in the year 1841. This was just before the Caste War of 1847. Here the city was abandoned and left to ruins. Clearing of trees was ordered. Catherwood made several illustrations of temples,
Introducing another exciting excerpt brought to you by the folks from the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival! Join us this weekend in Tulum for 3 exciting and extremely talented artisits!
Araya-Orta Latin Jazz Quartet
This quartet is a new group formed by two pairs of brothers who depict through their music, all the force of a full genetics of musical talent and charisma.
They met in Costa Rica,
We at Cabanas Tulum hope that you have enjoyed your summer!
Whether you spent your summer at home enjoying those lazy hazy days or somewhere exotic, or a conventional holiday, welcome to Fall! What’s that? You didn’t go ANYWHERE this summer?
Then it’s the PERFECT time to book a getaway to the incredible Tulum beaches here in the Riviera Maya in Mexico!
By way of Tropical Storms off the coast of Tulum, the waters of the Caribbean have mirrored subterranean colors of green and gray more than the standard color of sparkling blue.
Watching the storms roll in off the ocean bring forth an undeniable energy.
A power where those who kite board in Tulum thoroughly adore.
Kite boarding in Tulum is a huge sport that has a great following here in this region.
Did you enjoy Demo Day in Tulum with Extreme Control Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing School in December? Didn’t get a chance to attend? Well you’re in luck.
The next King of the Beach Demo Day is taking place this weekend at El Paraiso on Friday March 18 and 19th and at Cabanas Tulum and Ziggy Beach on Sunday March 20th.
Come join us for another awesome weekend on the beach and try out brand new 2011 kiteboarding equipment such as the:
- Best Kahoona V3 11.5 and 13.5 m,
Good morning everyone!
So far, we have had 4 or 5 turtles lay their eggs @Cabañas!
We reported it to Semarnat, and they come and place protection around them, to note the date and thus keep track on when the babies will hatch!
I’m sure many more will come in the summer, so any guest could be lucky and experience both the mama turtle laying eggs or the babies getting to the ocean.