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Eating lobster in Riviera Maya
When traveling to Riviera Maya, there is something that should not be missed in the visitor’s table. It’s popular lobster, a dish that is considered luxury and is indispensable in the visit to Riviera Maya. What visitors may not know is that it is one of the best capured sea pieces in the area of the Mexican Caribbean and Yucatan is the third area of greater production of this type of crustacean. In the area of the Yucatan and especially in the province of Quintana Roo is where 50% of the specimens caught in the waters of Riviera Maya are consumed. This service is given to the thousands of visitors who want to enjoy this dish, which has become one of the essential symbols of the area of Playa del Carmen, Cancun and other towns in Riviera Maya. The lobster consumed in Riviera Maya is captured on the very shores of the Yucatan peninsula. Half of the catches that are made in Riviera Maya are to be sold and consumed on the tables of restaurants and homes of residents of Playa del Carmen and Cancun. This means that around 125 tons of lobsters are served in the restaurants of the area, which […]
Boca Paila, a fishing village in Sian Ka´an
Tulum is a very special Riviera Maya corner, although it has not only as a known attraction the ruins of the Mayan city which receives many visits within the year. In its surroundings there are very breathtaking places that almost escape from the crowds that occur elsewhere in Riviera Maya. In the South of Tulum it is located Boca Paila, a fishing village with a quiet and little non-visited beach. Boca Paila is found inside the natural reserve of Sian Ka’an, which already gives a clue to what you can see in this lost corner between abundant nature and biosphere which makes the Yucatan peninsula a paradise not only for tourism, but also for visitors looking to find another type of landscape, away from the figures of the hotels and resorts. Within the reserve of Sian Ka’an you can enjoy snorkeling and the observation of birds and other animals that live near Boca Paila. Boca Paila is a small village dedicated to fishing, so there are no large hotel infrastructures to receive a large number of tourists. Yes, the population and area in several hotels and restaurants that offer services to visitors can be found, but there is no huge […]
Discover the Mayan cuisine
Mayan cuisine can be tasted in some of the tourist attractions especially designed in Riviera Maya. In many of them, the original taste has been adapted to the current tastes, although the ingredients enjoyed in its origins are still used. Corn, chili and meat from animals that are common in Riviera Maya are the main protagonists of the dishes that you can eat at these places, dedicated to bring the mayan gastronomic culture to the current visitors. Part of that meat used in meals made by the Mayans comes from turtles, iguanas and birds that were free. Later, they included animals brought by Spanish colonists, such as pork. Seeds and vegetables also came from crops that existed in the area, such as maize, chili or chocolate. Rice, for example, was also introduced by the Spaniards. Mayan cuisine was characterized by the use of typical local ingredients and differs from other areas of Mexico. Corn is the basis of many of the dishes and, with it, almost all the elements of these meals were made. It is used in tortillas, mixed with meats and even chocolate. The latter was made with the seed of the cocoa, adding corn and even chile, […]
Tequila: the national beverage of Mexico
When traveling to Mexico, there are things that should not be forgotten. One of them is to enjoy the friendliness of the people of that happy country, the quality of their services to visitors and the richness of its gastronomy. But also don’t miss the try of the national beverage of the country. Always with moderation, as it is a strong drink and with high alcohol content. Tequila drinks in short drinks, with the accompaniment of salt and lime to soften its effect. Tequila is the final point to any dinner or strong food and it is believed to help to digest the food and clean the stomach. It is something like our traditional liquors, but different, with another flavor, other nuances and other effects. Tequila is taken with a pinch of salt, which kills the dry taste of the drink. Then the liquor is taken, and finally, a slice of lemon is used to combat the high alcohol content. Tequila is the official beverage of Mexico and you cannot visit this country without trying it, but always with moderation. Tequila is distilled and fermented for centuries from the juice of the blue agave, which is called Agave Tequiliana. The […]
Visit Tulum: some useful tips
The walled city of Tulum is located in the south of Playa del Carmen and is very easy to access this renowned tourist city of Riviera Maya. There is the possibility of approaching by a very reduced price to this destination by public transport, as well as numerous tours, which you can book from your accommodation. The visit can be done in a particular way and is just amazingly interesting, although we must move in a particular way and get the tickets at the entrance. In this article we will offer you a few tips to make the most of your visit to Tulum and can be done in the most comfortable way. The walled city of Tulum is 65 km away from Playa del Carmen and about 128 km from Cancun, so it is easy to reach it from either of the two cities. Some tips to visit Tulum and enjoy this beautiful city: The first tip that we’re going to offer when visiting Tulum is go fully equipped to walk a lot. Comfortable footwear is essential to carry out the visit with comfort and without losing anything of what it has to offer. In addition, it is important […]
Discover the second reef in Riviera Maya
The Riviera Maya area has many interesting places, places that take us back to the Mayan civilization or that show us the benefits of overflowing nature that explodes in the jungle that grows in Quintana Roo. You can enjoy the great adventures that this area offers you. Diving can be practiced in the sea that bathes its coasts, but one of the busiest places in the area is the great barrier reef that extends off the coast of Riviera Maya. It is the second world’s largest coral barrier and receives the name of the System Arreficial Mexican (SAM). This great barrier stretches 1,000 kilometers and part of it is located near the coast of Riviera Maya. The great barrier reef in Riviera Maya hides amazing natural jewels that you can discover diving. This great Arreficial Mexican system (or Mesoamerican) has a wide variety of fauna and flora, as well as being composed of several species of coral. 65 different species of stony corals, along with those swim around 500 species of fish and 350 mollusks that live in it. From rays to the big whale, passing through the wide variety of tropical fish and Sharks swim by this complex and […]
