Isla Mujeres – A Mexican Gem
Does boutique hotels, beachside massages, swimming with dolphins, and yoga in front of a temple sound exciting? Isla Mujeres (Island of Women) is located about 13 km / 8 miles across the Bahia de Mujeres (Bay of Women) from Cancun. The tiny island is only 7.5km / 5 miles long and .8 km / half a mile wide at its widest point. The downtown center area aka Punte Norte is only four by six blocks. [...]
Categories: Central America, Mexico, Travel, Travel Blogs Tags: Cancun, Garrafon Park, Isla Mujeres, Mexico, Tortugranja
Rio Secreto A Riviera Maya Gem
GUEST POST by Erika Wiggins – The Active Explorer I’ll admit, I’m elitist about caves, I like mine wild, untamed, unlit, dirty and usually wet. When I saw Rio Secreto Nature Reserve on my itinerary during a recent trip to Riviera Maya, Mexico, I thought I would have to endure a cheesy commercial tour. Instead, I thoroughly enjoyed exploring the cave. Why did I enjoy Rio Secreto so much? First off, it’s wild and untamed. [...]
Categories: Central America, Mexico, Travel Blogs Tags: Cancun, Central America, Erika Wiggins, Mexico, Rio Secreto, Riviera Maya, The Active Explorer
Adventure, Nature and Relaxation at Expedicione Mexico Verde
Expedicione Mexico Verde or Expedition Green Mexico in English, is a great place for adventure seekers, people who just want to relax and enjoy nature or both. You might even call it an adventure resort, two words you rarely see in the same sentence. It is located approximately one-and-a-half hours from the city of Veracruz and is one of the most unique places Catrell and I have ever visited. It should be added to anyone’s [...]
Categories: Central America, Mexico, Travel, Travel Blogs Tags: Adventure, Central America, Mexico, Mexico Verde, Veracruz
ATMEX Blends Culture, Adventure, and Nature
Mexico’s first adventure expo, ATMEX (Adventure Travel Mexico), which highlighted adventure tourism was held at The World Trade Center in the town of Boca del Rio, Veracruz. The seaside expo had more than 30 exhibitors from 17 Mexican states showcasing various adventure activities throughout the country. Veracruz has an abundance of natural wealth and biodiversity making it a perfect location for ATMEX. Prior to attending the ATMEX expo, we had an opportunity to experience some of [...]
Categories: Central America, Mexico, Travel, Travel Blogs Tags: Adventure, ATMEX, Mexico, Veracruz, whitewater rafting
Mexico’s ‘End of the World’ Adventure Tour
Apocalypse soon? According to some interpretations of the Mayan calendar, the world will end on December 21. Travelers can ride to the heart of the intrigue—and experience once-in-a-lifetime celebrations—during the “Riviera Maya Bike Adventure: End of the World Edition,” departing December 15, 2012. Bike Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula while exploring Mayan history, local culture, and rich ecological attractions, with convenient booking and payment through BikeToursDirect. Mayan prophecy foretells that 2012 will bring the end of the world as [...]
Categories: Central America, Mexico, Travel Tags: Mayan calendar, Mexico, Mexico bike tour
Zach’s Face Says It All . . .
This was at the beginning of a very crowded, bumpy, hot four hour bus ride in Guatemala. In a van that was suppose to seat only 15 people, in the end, held 30. Zach is sitting in the back seat and his face speaks volumes. This photo was taken when their were on 15 passengers. You can only imagine the look on his face after our epic four hour journey and an additional 15 passengers [...]
Categories: Central America, Guatemala Tags: Guatemala
