Cancun

Hot and wet tropical weather prevails in Cancun over the summer months

This spicy chocolate sauce made of over 20 ingredients is believed to have a divine origin

With las posadas, los pastorales, and other seasonal fun, Mexican Christmas is so much more than food and presents

Dozens of sea turtles crawling to and from the sea means nesting season is on in Cancun

This exotic fruit is eaten whole along with the skin and seeds, and its specific piquant flavour makes for refreshing fruit drinks and cocktails

This watery and moderately sweet fruit is refreshing by itself and is a great ingredient for desserts

Life size statues, starfish, turtles, sharks, manta rays, and schools of multicoloured fish—what isn't there at the bottom?

Legendary Mayan sanctuaries turned into gorgeous natural swimming pools

A midnight cry for freedom, day-long reenactments, and at last the independence declaration—Mexico literally lives it over again and again

An encounter with a real crocodile is an amusing and awe-inspiring experience ​that requires caution

Fisherman rejoice! Cancun is a fantastic fishing destination!

Good looking, nice tasting, easily peeled, and long-lasting in the sun—rambutans deserve the highest praise!

The affordable price and abundance allow you to eat as many of these sweet fruits as you want. Also, try mango-based drinks, desserts, and salsas!

You might have heard some cacti yield edible fruit, but have you ever tried grilled cactus leaves?

Mexicans indulge in traditional foods and their favourite tequila to show respect​ for their ancestors, leaving a few glasses for the visiting souls

Ancient Mayan architects​ calculated everything precisely to the very sunlight reflections and shadows

Enjoy an excellent beach holiday and explore the world's largest natural aquarium

A kitesurfing paradise, just half an hour drive north of Cancun

Have you ever held a baby sea turtle in your hands? This is a great occasion to carry a whole dozen

Mexico remains one of few countries where this traditional entertainment is still legal, but it feels like it's to be banned soon

A lime complements every dish and beverage available in traditional Mexican menus, the only exception is coffee

Thousands years ago Mayan tribes were the main residents of the area, today hundreds iguanas occupy their place​

Do you feel like sharing the company of 10,000 deadly, poisonous stingrays? Watching them from the distance might be a better idea

Slices of the sweet bread include baby figurines. If you get one, consider yourself lucky!

Insect invasion doesn't pose a threat to Mexico, as long as crispy grasshoppers are actually a local favourite snack

About 40,000 flamingos gather in one place to bring up their chicks

30 days and nights of Cancun's non-stop partying draws thousands and thousands young souls seeking fun and relief

Who would miss the opportunity to swim and snorkel with these harmless and surprisingly gentle sharks?

Enjoy red juicy pomegranate seeds alone, or topped over chiles en nogata

The festival provides another occasion for flamboyant public parades and scholarly debates about Mexican roots

An all-inclusive music weekend in Riviera Maya

Unwind at a resort on the coast of Mexico to the rhythm of electronic music