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The Sacred Pool of Chichen Itza at Autumn Equinox

The Sacred Pool of Chichen Itza at Autumn Equinox

by on September 22, 2010 in Destination, Mexico Travel

Chichen Itza recently named one of the new seven wonders of the world attracts people from across the globe. Visitors come by the bus loads to walk the grounds, view the sites, and ponder the past where both Maya and Toltec civilizations once flourished. However, on both the Spring (March 20/21) and Autumn (September 21/22) […]

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The Breathtaking Beauty of Cenote Multun-ha

The Breathtaking Beauty of Cenote Multun-ha

by on September 21, 2010 in Destination, Mexico Travel

My guide walked toward the cenote, but I couldn’t see any cavern entrance or surface water. Confused my paced slowed even with the sudden rainfall and darker skies. She started to descend. Stairs? A spiral staircase descended below the surface and I followed her into the earth. After 20-30 steps and still no sight of […]

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The Cenote Swim at Hacienda Tres Rios

The Cenote Swim at Hacienda Tres Rios

by on September 20, 2010 in Destination, Mexico Travel

I took off my life-preserver device and decided to dive. A deep breath and I left the surface to swim towards the bottom. Not very deep, only a few meters down, I touched, turned and planned to return to the surface. I looked up. Magical. Sunbeams penetrated the clear crisp water and shined on my […]

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Sunset Sunday – Tulum, Mexico

Sunset Sunday – Tulum, Mexico

by on September 5, 2010 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday

Tulum. A two hour drive south from the Cancun airport on highway 307 (the only road) transports travelers to a true Mexican Oasis. Originally popular because of its Mayan coastal ruins (a post classical period settlement) the destination  provides  relaxing eco-friedly retreats.  A 9km stretch of boutique and chic cabanas and hotels attract visitors from […]

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