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A woman sits at the edge of a Tulum cenote

Tulum formalizes cenote access with sustainable tourism route

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Officials say the Sustainable Cenotes Route — which connects 12 sites with trained guides, water filtration systems and structured environmental education — could boost low-season hotel occupancy by 15%.
Cancún airport

The top international flight into Mexico is no longer from the...

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Passenger volume from the U.S. is plunging while Canadians flood Mexico-bound flights, mostly due to the "Trump effect" with many Canadians refusing to visit the U.S.

A history of the Maya: Late Classic period

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Ancient Maya civilization peaked during the Late Classic period, as major cities formed in Tikal, Palenque and Copán, and populations exceeded 10 million in total.
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Riviera Maya

What’s on this February in the Riviera Maya and Yucatán

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February offers more than just marvelous beach views on the Riviera Maya. There are amazing events, too, from Carnaval and cuisine to dance and painting classes.
Temple of the Cormorants in Dzibanché

A history of the Maya: The Early Classic period

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As the Maya world transitioned from the Late Preclassic to the Early Classic period, new cities rose to prominence in places like Tikal, Uaxactún and Dzibanché.
Tulum beach

Tourism Ministry, seeking to reactivate local tourism, opens new beach access points in Tulum

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Tulum, traditionally been one of Mexico's favorite tourism attractions, has seen a decrease in visitors lately. Some say the privatization of public beaches is partly to blame.
The Maya Train speeds through a forest

Maya Train tickets go on sale in Europe

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By bringing ticket sales out of the country for the first time, Mexico is making it easier for Europeans to plan and pay for their visit to Mexico, including transport through the southern tourist meccas.
Perfect Day water park

Court halts work on Royal Caribbean’s mega-project in Mahahual, QR

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The court order does not cancel the "Perfect Day" water park project, but it does suspend construction while its environmental implications are further studied.
a couple enjoys an Excellence Group resort at the beach

Excellence Group announces new family-friendly Finest resort in Riviera Maya

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The more than US $250 million project will be Excellence Group's sixth property in the state of Quintana Roo and third under the family-friendly Finest brand.
support column under Maya Train

Corroding columns are damaging the aquifer under the Maya Train, activists reveal

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Fractured pilings with visible signs of deterioration were documented by Selvame MX, which alleges that the Maya Train's promoters knew these metal cylinders would corrode and contaminate their surroundings.
A rendering shows children and families playing at the planned Perfect Day Mahahual water park

The fight heats up over Royal Caribbean’s plans for an exclusive water park in...

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Can the 2,600-person town support 21,000 cruise tourists a day? Local activists don't think so.
Soothsayer's Temple

Inside Uxmal, the Puuc jewel hidden in Yucatán’s hills

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One of the foremost examples of the ancient Maya's Puuc style architecture is found in Uxmal, about 80 kilometers south of Mérida.
Danta Pyramid

Who were the early Maya? Mexico in the Preclassic period

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Researcher and Maya historian Dr. Pablo Mumary unveils the first part of his fascinating series on the history of the Maya peoples in Mesoamerica.