Ready for your vacation to the Riviera Maya this summer
Summer time means fun, sun and living easy, right?! Well I guess that all could depend on you and where you decide to spend your Summer vacation because some places are just not as fun as others. If you are wanting to guarantee your summer vacation a success then you have got to take your summer vacation to the Riviera Maya! There are always so many great things to do in Cozumel and throughout the Riviera Maya. So here are a some reasons why a summer vacation to the Riviera Maya is one of your best bets for a great summer vacation!
Riviera Maya tours to Mayan Ruins
There is always so much going on throughout the year all over and the best things to do in the Riviera Maya never end really. So one of the most popular Riviera Maya Activities is definitely the Mayan Ruin tours in the Riviera Maya. The mayans were known for their mathematical and astronomical systems and so forth. The Riviera Maya is littered with Mayan Ruins and sites. The most popular Mayan Ruins in the area are Tulum and Chichen Itza. So there are not many questions as to why a visit to the Mayan Ruins in the Riviera is one of the most popular Riviera Maya Activities.
Riviera Maya Cultural Parks and Eco Parks
With all of the ties in the Riviera to the Mayan Culture it is no wonder that there will be no
Xplor Park Playa del Carmen
shortage of great Cultural Parks throughout the Riviera Maya. Many of these Cultural and ecological parks are definitely worth seeing and are located around Playa del Carmen such as Xel-Ha and also Xcaret. In Cozumel you can make a day trip from the Riviera Maya and experience some of the wonderful experiences that Discover Mexico, Cozumel’s top Cultural Park has to offer as well. There are many other great eco parks and Cultural Parks in Playa del Carmen so don’t miss out.
Extreme tours and Adventure Tours in the Riviera Maya
If you are not as into cultural and relaxation type of activities don’t fret because there are still 
plenty of great Things to do in Playa del Carmen and Riviera. If you want to get your adrenaline pumping and enjoy off-roading then there aree numerous ATV and off-road tours in Cozumel and throughout the Riviera Maya. Like Dune Buggy Adventour located in Cozumel! There are also plenty of other great unique adventure tours in Cozumel such as learning to Kiteboard, scuba Diving in Cozumel, Ziplining in the Riviera and more! Flyboarding is definitely on the rise in popularity and something that I am still eager to try out as anything like that is definitely appealing for myself.
There are some many great Things to do in Playa de Carmen and Cozumel that the possibilities are endless! Well that’s sums up some of the recommendations so that you can get a feel for why a Vacation to the Riviera Maya is one of your best options for an unforgettable summer vacation.
What are some unique and interesting things to do in the Riviera Maya that you love? Let us know and we may feature your picks in a future article! Also don’t forget that we have another Alejibre Market coming up this weekend at Discover Mexico Park for all of you that want to check that out here is a post from a recent blog on a past Alebrije Market in Cozumel!
then look no further than Discover Mexico located in Cozumel. 
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Mexican Artisan in the 1930s. Linares at one time became very ill and bed ridden. Linares was unconscious and dreamed of a strange forestlike place in which he saw ,trees, animals rocks and clouds that suddenly began to transform into strange animals that he had never seen before. He saw animals such as a donkey with butterfly wings, a rooster with the horns of a bull, a lion with an eagle head, aof which all of them shouted one word, “Alebrijes”. After recovering he began to recreate the creatures that he had seen in his dream, creating sculptures of them in cardboard and papier-mâché and he called them Alebrijes.
se sites are considered as some of the best snorkeling and diving spots in the Western Hemisphere. There are several miles of clean water with fresh marine life. To be more precise, you will come across 200 miles of pure Barrier reefs and prestigious coral reefs. Sea life is rich across Cozumel’s shores too! This is certainly a rare sight that cannot be seen or experienced elsewhere. This can be enjoyed in many different ways from snorkeling, to diving in Cozumel or even fishing in Cozumel. Either way enjoy the beautiful blue sea.
The Chankanaab National Park
These are antique Mexican kitchen utensils that represent the pestle and mortar. The kitchen utensil is extremely useful when you have to grind different types of foods like plant leaves and grains. Most Mexican spices are smashed using the molcajete. According to experienced chefs, this gives Mexican dishes a unique, authentic flavor and taste. When compared against many other kitchen utensils that are meant for blending, chopping and dicing, the molcajete is different and special.
preparing dishes using the molcajete. These restaurants use the kitchen utensil with lots of care and concern. For example, the molcajete is neatly filled to the brim and transformed into many scrumptious molcajete specials. This dish is ideal for preparing different varieties of seafood, beef, sauces, pork, shrimp, cheeses, chicken, cured meats and chorizo. Apart from handpicked meat varieties, the molcajete dishes are made of tomatoes, onions and napoles (cactus leaves). In the Molcajete restaurants you will be able to choose fresh tortillas and ingredients from the stone dish. These ingredients are neatly rolled into the tortillas and served. Of course, it would be a delight to see how the dish is prepared and served in its purest and most authentic form.
This is when the island is flooded with evening celebrations. Locals step up many food booths and souvenir stalls. Once again, these booths and stalls are decorated neatly with paper flowers and palm fronds. Most residents sell homemade treats and rice puddings. These are traditional dishes of New Mexico. Of course, don’t forget to taste the local Mexican punch (ponche), roasted seeds, dry nuts and cool beverages prepared using dry red hibiscus flowers.
r traditional activities during the Holy Week in Cozumel. An intuitive activity involves the impromptu battles between children. These battles are equipped with egg shells that are filled with casacarones alias confetti. Some families engage in the Mexican version of Bingo. These are good old games that bring families and dear ones together during the festive Holy Week. According to Mexican traditions, the Holy Week is described as the best time to go on long walks with your family members. Conversely, families set on pilgrimage trips to Santuario. This is a 100 mile journey completed on barefoot with candles and prayers.
Cozumel and is one of our favorites. They offer the traditional tacos like Tacos al Pastor, skirt steak, chicken, beef and pork etc. While the Tacos are great here there are 2 things here that I think are really top notch and definitely something you want to try and that is the gringas but try them with the steak they are awesome! Also another thing that Los Otates definitely does right is the Pozole which is just great! Los Otates is located on 15 Av sur between Calle 3 and Rosado Salas. Its open air and definitely worth a visit.
located right on 30Av across the street from the supermarket, “Aki”. El pique is very popular especially among the locals and they have quite a long list of tacos and some other things you might not find other places. Their tacos and tortas are great and the gringas are good but I still like the gringas from Los Otates more. I would definitely put them in second place as far as Tacos al Pastor and I will mention my number one pick for Tacos al Pastor further down the list. I must recommend their Choriqueso which is just awesome! If you aren’t familiar with Choriqueso it is simply grilled melted cheese with Chorizo mixed in but it is awesome to have with chips!
definitely a must. Easy to find just like el pique it is located right on 30Av on the corner of Jose Maria Morelos. This taqueria is also popular and usually always has a constant flow of diners ordering in and taking out. While they are on par with the other mentioned taquerias what really sets them apart is their Mexican pIzzas! If you haven’t tried them you definitely need to stop by they are excellent! Oh keep in mind they are closed on Wednesdays but any other night of the week they should be open.
is definitely due to the fact that I love their Tacos al Pastor and definitely think they have the best Tacos al Pastor on the island. One tip for you while visiting Cozumel (this also applies to other parts of Mexico), those huge things of meat on a spike next to the fire you may have seen, the bigger they are means the better those Tacos are and if there are two of those out, that is a sure sign of great Tacos al Pastor. Why you might ask? The reason being is that they have to sell all of that in a night it cannot be resused the next day so if they have 2 out that means they are doing some business moving those tacos. So that said Mister Taco definitely is my favorite spot for tacos al pastor. If you want to avoid the rush go between 6:30pm and 7:30pm as after that the place really picks up with diners and people ordering out. Don’t get their too late though as sometimes by 11pm they have sold out of their tacos al pastor!
miles away from the Caribbean coast, Cozumel is a beautiful island with crystal clear water, white beaches and eye catchy homes. The world’s largest reef system is found in this island. This makes Cozumel snorkel tours a dream site for everyone. Sea life is predominantly visible in this holiday destination. Above all, Cozumel will give you a never-like-before underwater experience. With this being said, here are top few snorkel sites in Cozumel.
Holiday at El Cielo
These waters are loaded with rays, lobsters, crabs and many other rare fishes. It is a wonderful place for snorkeling. Dzul-Ha lets snorkelers dive as deep as 10 to 15 feet. If you want to enjoy a meal underwater, you should visit Dzul-Ha.
be disappointed. If haven’t been to Cozumel during this time of year or at all then you might not have heard about Carnaval Cozumel. Carnaval is a very popular festival that takes place every year not only here in Cozumel but throughout the Mexico and in some other parts of North and South America and even in many other parts of the world.
held in Rio de Janeiro. The Carnaval in Rio is currently the Guiness record holder for the largest Carnaval celebration in the world as they have about 2 million people in attendace each day of Carnaval. Now, it is no secret that Carnaval in Cozumel is not as huge as it is in Rio, nevertheless it is a huge deal for locals on the island and something that taken very seriously here in Cozumel.
Carnaval almost as if they are in competition with themselves from the year prior. Carnaval competitions and events have often taken place further in town at a club called, “Moby Dick” and this year much to the chagrim of many locals these will be held right in downtown at the Municipal park right on the mainstreet. The city officials have constructed a temporary hall for such events in the hopes of allowing more tourists to see more of carnaval than what they may have missed in prior years, as the club where they were held is much further in town.
somewhere. Talking to travellers one of the most common things to do to in Cozumel that they seem to be seeking is something off the beaten path and not so touristy. Travellers now a day are becoming much more interested in not being pampered and living a truly authentic experience. For that we can recommend our Joy or Chocolate tour right here at 
Discover Mexico Cozumel 