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Content 09. CancĂşn
10. Map of Cancun
11. Cancun embraced in blue
13. Tourism
14. Gay-friendly Hotels 18. Honeymoon 21. Nightlife in Cancun 22. Tours in Cancun
25. Food & Dining
26. Where to eat in Cancun 30. Molecular Gastronomy 39. Mexican Cuisine
43. Social Life
61. Fashion Corner
62. The year of the Orchid 66. Shopping in Cancun 68. Mancandy 72. Beach Fashion
77. Beauty and Health
79. Isla Mujeres
80. Map of Isla Mujeres 81. Surrounded by Paradise
83. Isla Contoy
49. Red District
84. Isla Holbox
53. Culture and Nature
85. Puerto Morelos
44. Gay Clubs
50. Sex on the Beach
56. Mayan Culture
86. Map of Puerto Morelos 87. Fishing Village
88. Riviera Maya
91. Natural Parks
93. Playa del Carmen
94. Map of Playa del Carmen 95. Relaxation and pleasure. 96. Azotea Experience 100. Nightlife in Playa del Carmen 104. Wedding services
109. Cozumel
110. Map of Cozumel
111. Diving in romance 114. Temazcal
115. Tulum
116. Map of Tulum
117. Caribbean fortress.
118. Directory
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Be Captivated with tours.
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Discover the beauty of the Mayan culture.
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Cultura y Naturaleza Cancún
Mayan Culture Kukulkan God
Kukulkan is a Mayan culture deity whose name in Spanish is translated as Feathered Serpent, one of the most important deities of Mesoamerica that is related to the wind and water. Many researchers throughout history have come to say that it is the same God of the Aztec culture, called Quetzalcoatl, whose meaning in Spanish is the same as Kukulkan. Chichén Itzá, one of the new wonders of the world, has as its main structure El Castillo (Spanish for The Castle), a pyramid erected especially for Kukulkan where you can admire its “descent” during the winter and summer solstices, signaling the end of the agricultural and political cycle of the Mayans. Precisely the most important avenue in Cancun, which is where the Hotel Zone is located, is called the Kukulkan Boulevard.
Chichén Itzá is one of the new wonders of the world. Among the hundreds of attractions that the Hotel Zone has to offer you can find the Mayan Museum of Cancun. It is currently one of the most important works of the National Institute of Anthropology and History of Mexico and contains one of the most significant archaeological collections of the Mayan culture. In the museum you can find pieces from archeological sites like Chichén Itzá, Palenque and other Mayan ruins. Without a doubt, it is one of the attractions in the destination which you cannot miss. So don’t hesitate to ask your concierge, or us, for this and many more recommendations to enjoy the Mayan culture.
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Fashion Corner Cancún
Shopping Paradise: Where to Shop in Cancun What better way to enjoy such a cosmopolitan destination like Cancun than by going shopping in the great variety of malls and boutiques that the Mexican Caribbean has in store for you – no pun intended.
Hotel Zone
La Isla & Luxury Avenue
Market 28
The best international brands, designer clothing and exclusive products are waiting for you on your next trip to these beautiful beaches. The Hotel Zone has everything you’re looking for; La Isla Shopping Village and
Luxury Avenue will amaze you with their wide variety of products, stores and brands. At the heart of all the nightclubs, the Party Center, you will also find many souvenirs and gifts to take home for all your loved ones.
And don’t forget the beautiful Mexican crafts that Market 28 and Parque de las Palapas have for you in downtown Cancun.
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Playa del Carmen Relaxation and pleasure.
What was once a fishing village is now a city that radiates joy and relaxation.
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Live the Azotea experience.
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Photography by Susanna Antichi
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