Maya Museum (Blvd. Kukulcan, Km. 16, Zona Hotelera, Cancún) — After a six-year, $15 million investment, the Maya Museum opened in November 2012 in Cancun’s hotel zone. Ancient Mayan culture is promoted through hundreds of artifacts, including 14,000 year-old skeletal remains discovered in the underwater caves of Tulum. The adjacent San Miguelito archaeological site is […]
Frida Kahlo Museum (Calle Londrés 247, Col. Del Carmen, Coyacan, Mexico City) – this was Frida Kahlo’s family home. A.K.A. Casa Azúl, or “Blue House”, this was where the famed Mexican artist lived most of her life. Visitors to Mexico City who are interested in her life & work should not miss a visit to […]
Ensenada – located just 80 miles south of San Diego (California), this is not just a cruise ship stop, but a destination reachable via car by Southern Californian in particular. From surfing and sea kayaking to horseback riding and mountain biking, even the most discerning sportsperson will be impressed. Ensenada’s nightlife is also a big […]
Cozumel — a 34-mile-long by 11-mile-wide island of Mexico, Cozumel is quite unlike its neighbor, Riviera Maya. Much of the island is undeveloped, with expanses of jungle and untouched shoreline. Cozumel is the antidote to Cancún’s enduring partying vibe and touristy atmosphere. The city of San Miguel has a laid-back vibe and a shady plaza […]
Chichén Itzá (El Castillo pyramid)(Tulum, Yucatan – 179 km. west of Cancún) — some time before Columbus’ arrival in the Americas, this site was once a thriving Mayan city, considered one of the largest in existence. The pyramid that marks this location exhibits a multitude of architectural styles, reminiscent of styles seen in central […]
Cabo San Lucas – another cruise ship destination, this resort city on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, is known for its beaches, water sports activities and nightlife. Playa El Médano is Cabo’s main beach, with outdoor restaurants and numerous bars.
Acapulco — Acapulco rose in popularity as a famous international travel destination beginning in the late 1940s through the 1960s as Hollywood stars flocked to city. Acapulco was where John F. Kennedy & Jackie Kennedy honeymooned, and Elizabeth Taylor married Mike Todd. Frank Sinatra sang about it in his popular song, “Come Fly with […]
Centro Historico (Av. Juarez 66, Mexico City) – this is the heart of the Mexican capital and one of the first places that all visitors to Mexico City should visit, even for a short time, It’s vibrant, moving, and often jammed full of people—like Times Square but with more soul. You can see the birth […]
Bosque de Chapultepec (between Paseo de La Reforma, Circuito Interior and Av. Constituyentes, Mexico City) — a huge green space at the heart of Mexico City (much like New York’s Central Park), Chapultepec Park (or Bosque Chapultepec) is a popular place for locals and visitors alike to enjoy a wide range of activities and attractions. […]
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