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Things to do and see at Xcaret in Riviera Maya

March 23, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

I am not a theme park person. But, if the ticket is offered free, why not go, right? And you know, I’ve never been to an “eco-archaeological theme park” before, so Xcaret in Riviera Maya in Mexico was my first one. This is a 250-acre theme park that brings you from

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How to Spend a Day in Isla Mujeres

January 12, 2018 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Isla Mujeres is an island just off northeast of Zona Hotelera in Cancun. The island is visible if you’re standing on the beaches of Cancun and vice versa. It is known for its white sand and idyllic beaches. The island is only 5 miles long and a half mile wide.

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Photos: Chichen Itza – The Second Time Around

August 25, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Seeing Chichen Itza the second time around wasn’t that exciting anymore. The feeling I had the first time I laid my eyes on this Wonder of the World was gone. I went there to accompany a friend (aka his tour guide and photographer) who has never seen it. I’m not

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One Day Sightseeing Tour Outside Cancun

August 23, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

A friend and I went on a one-week, all-inclusive vacation in Cancun last week. It was a “spur of the moment” decision and we didn’t really planned at all. Having been twice on the eastern part of Mexico, I thought, I’d just show him the must-see cultural attractions in the

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The Wonderful Cenote Ik Kil in Mexico Will Never Fail to Stun You

August 23, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The wonderful cenote Ik Kil in Mexico will never fail to stun you. We arrived around 10:30 in the morning and the parking lot was still almost empty. Yes, we were one of the few who arrived before tour buses came in droves. No, we didn’t join one of those

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View of Cancun from the Top

August 21, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

On our way back from Cancun to New York City, my friend and I were seated in the business class. No, we didn’t ask or buy for it but the travel agent did it for us. And lucky for me, I was seated right on the window side. I’ve got

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Merida – Once A Home To More Millionaires Than Any Other Cities in The World

March 18, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 2 Comments

Most visitors to the Yucatan come for the sun, sand and surf of Cancun and the Mayan Riviera. Those who want to experience the history, culture and architecture of this region of Mexico will want to make the 4 hour journey west to Merida. ——————————————————————————————————————— Travel Guide for MEXICO Traveling Solo

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Chichen Itza Pyramid in Mexico

February 27, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 8 Comments

Chichen Itza was once the center of the Mayan universe. It’s an ancient city once occupied by brilliant Mayans who invented the calendar and were keen observers of the stars. They were amazing astronomers that they could predict solar and lunar eclipses by just looking / observing the movements of