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Spring Equinox at Chichen Itza
Spring Equinox at Chichen Itza | Photo by Richard Barnett Today is the Spring Equinox and thousands of people are expected to be in attendance at Chichen Itza to witness the descent of Kukulkan (Mayan...
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Happy Taco Day!
Tacos | Photo by flickr user YardSaleDan Today is Taco Day, here in Mexico. If you are in Cancun, head over to The Surfin Burrito or to Taco Factory to indulge in some delicious, celebratory tacos....
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Where to Celebrate Children’s Day in Cancun
A child tries to hit a piñata at a party | Photo by flickr user stevendepolo In most of Mexico, Children’s Day (El Dia del Niño) is celebrated on April 30th. The day was created, in 1925, to...
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National Empanada Day
In the United States, April 8th is National Empanada Day. Empanadas are delicious pastries that are typically stuffed with meats, cheeses, and/or vegetables, but you can also find empanadas filled...
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What’s Happening In Cancun
Last week, on April 20th, Cancun celebrated it’s 41st birthday. When the city was founded in 1970, there were only 3 residents on Isla Cancun, which is now the location of Cancun’s hotel zone. Today,...
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Riviera Maya Jazz Festival 2011 Lineup Announced
David Sanborn performing at one of the previous Riviera Maya Jazz Festival events. | Photo by Notacaribe For the fifth year, the wildly popular Riviera Maya Jazz Festival will be held in...
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Corona beer, one of the fine companies that promotes Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the US | Photo by flickr user Editor B Cinco de Mayo (which simply means “fifth of May”, in Spanish) is a celebration...
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How Mexico’s Independence Day is Celebrated in Cancun
Viva Mexico! | Photo by Daquella Manera The 4th of July is just around the corner and it will be a day filled with parades, backyard barbecues, and fireworks displays. The Stars & Stripes will fly...
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Holidays in Cancun
In Mexico, a country whose population is predominantly Catholic, Christmas is celebrated in grand style. The festivities kick off on December 16th, when posadas begin. Posadas are simply Christmas...
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Cancun Attracts Some Special Visitors in Summer
Whale sharks are around 30 feet long, on average. | Photo courtesy of www.dsc.discovery.com During the Summer, when kids are out of school, tourists flock to Cancun & the Riviera Maya for some...
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