The Pre-classical Mayan period

We have to bear in mind several aspects when trying to discover the history of the Mayas. Here we are going to talk about the periods in which scholars have divided this History. The first one is the Pre-classical period and, although it seems that there is no agreement as for the duration of this [...]

Aktun Chen y Kantun-Chi, two small ecological parks to visit from Playa del Carmen and enjoy the cenotes

On the way to Tulum, some 31 miles from Playa del Carmen, is the Eco-park of Aktun Chen (English Website). It is not difficult to get there by bus, van, taxi or a rented car. We can also contract a one-day visit at the reception area of the hotel or through Lomas Travel (English Website), [...]

Gods and Goddesses of the Mayan civilisation

Like the majority of civilizations that have existed on out planet, the Mayans were polytheist. Their Gods derived directly from their relation with nature and the stars, which the Mayan used to observe in detail.
Although the type of beliefs was more or less constant during the Mayan history, we have observed that some [...]

Chichén Itzá: a compulsory visit from Playa del Carmen to one of the most important archaeological centres in the world

Chichén Itzá is located at 133 miles of Playa del Carmen, but it is almost compulsory to find a way to visit this impressive Mayan city which is possibly the best preserved. In Playa del Carmen there are several agencies that organise the tours. For example, the company Cancún All Tours offers trips from Playa [...]

Coba, located about 100 kilometres of Playa del Carmen. A new archaeological centre to be visited

The first news of the discovery of the ruins of the Mayan city of Coba dates back to 1842. From then on, researchers have been recovering its marvels little by little. Presently, it is one of the many archaeological centres that can be visited on the Yucatan Peninsula.
Coba is located at only 62 [...]

We can visit the Eco-archaelogical park of Xcaret situated some miles aways from Playa del Carmen

We have already talked about the Theme Park of Xela-Há. Well, it is time now to talk about another theme park that is also as spectacular and situated only 3.7 miles from Playa del Carmen. It is the Eco-Archaeological Park of Xcaret, which means, in Mayan language “little creek or cove.”
From Playa del Carmen we [...]

Tulum, an archaelogical and ecologic marvel in the south of the Riviera Maya

At approximately 38 miles from Playa del Carmen we can find the antique and modern city of Tulum.
If we rent a vehicle to be on our own it is useful to know that road 307 crosses the modern city. Getting there in taxi from Playa del Carmen costs approximately [...]

El Rey, archaeological remains in the Cancun Tourism Center (Riviera Maya)

In Cancun tourism center we can find the archaeological site of El Rey, at the south of the ancient island. Today, the island of Cancun is still connected to the continent via two bridges. The excavations are opposite the Caesar’s Park Hotel.
Again we remind you that to get to Cancun there are buses departing every [...]

Fire is Born (Nace el Fuego): The mysterious invader who brought the Mayan Empire much of its splendor

According to the inscriptions on the monuments, which are still legible today, at the Riviera Maya, on January 8, 378 A.D., in the city of Waka (currently, El Perú, Guatemala), the local population was completely perplexed by a powerful army. This was not only because of their sheer number and strength, but also because of [...]

Snorkeling: A cheap way to explore the expansive ocean to discover the wonders of Playa del Carmen – Riviera Maya, Mexico

One of the most successful sports in the Riviera Maya is snorkeling, which is a type of diving that is within everybody’s reach and is practiced all along the Mexican Riviera. You only need a diving mask that has a breathing tube attached to try it out. This tube must be open, so you can’t [...]