Playa Ballenas (Blvd. Kukulcan, Km. 14.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancún) — Also known as Whale Beach, this is raw stretch of sand and crystal water at Km 14.5 between Sandos Cancun and Cancún Palace. Jet skiers often zoom through the water, and the strong wind makes the surf rough. The beach is open to the public, […]
Isla Mujeres – The island of Isla Mujeres, just 13km (8 miles) offshore, is one of the more fun-filled destinations just outside of Cancún. For those interested in snorkeling, there’s El Garrafón Natural Park. At the other end is a village with small shops, restaurants, and hotels, and Playa Norte, Isla Mujeres’ best beach. For […]
Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) – this is one of the most important traditions in Mexico. There are two main days which are part of Day of the Dead – so technically, it’s kind of Days of the Dead. November 1st is referred to as Día de los Inocentes, or the Day […]
Cancún Underwater Museum (Punta Cancun, Punta Nizuc and Manchones Reef – Isla Mujeres) — Combining art and nature, Sculptor Jason de Caires Taylor has created underwater museums (known locally as MUSA) off the shores of Punta Cancún, Punta Nizuc, and Manchones Reef in Isla Mujeres. His main body of work features more than 400 lifelike […]
Iberostar Cancún Golf Course (Blvd. Kukulcan, Km. 17, Zona Hotelera, Cancún) – this course, located on the grounds of the Iberostar Cancún Beach Resort, is both enjoyable and challenging for golfers of any skill level, and is easily accessed on foot or via hotel-provided transportation. One hundred fifty acres of tropical paradise surround the 6,734 […]
Corona Capital (Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Av, Viad. Río de la Piedad S/n, Granjas México, Iztacalco, Mexico City) — Corona Capital could be considered the first big international music festival which started to bring artists to Mexico that we thought we’d never see (especially in the rock and alternative realm). Every November, at curve 4 of […]
Bahía de Mujeres – with the Cancún beach zone running 22.5 km long (in the shape of the number “7”), this area is located in the northern end of the hotel zone (that is, on “top of the 7”), with white sand beaches and beautiful turquoise-blue waters. While this area may be shallow for some […]
Xiloá Lagoon (Masaya area) – Lake Managua (which is the capital’s waterfront) is too polluted to recommend for swimming. Visitors interested in swimming may want to consider a short excursion outside of the capital to engage in such activities. One ideal spot os Xiloá Lagoon, which is just 30 minutes from Managua (in the Chiltepe […]
Teatro Victor Romeo (Parque Las Palmas, Managua) – this theater offers a selection of dance, theater, and musical performances. Located in the Association of Contemporary Dance center, this theater aims to contribute to the artistic and cultural development in Nicaragua.
San Juan del Sur (beach) – for those looping for one of the best beaches in Nicaragua, San Juan del Sur usually tops the list. Located 2 ½ hours southeast of Managua (near the Costa Rican border), this beach wins over those looking for an eco-tourist-friendly destination. San Juan del Sur, which has an almost […]