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Nature and Adventure in Sian Ka'an Mexico

Den — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:57:08 +0100

The biosphere reserve of Sian Ka'an is a widely known non-government and non-profit organization. It is maintained by groups of wildlife activists and conservationists in the Tulum municipality.

The Sian Ka'an reserve itself is located in the Quintana Roo, a Mexican state, but its reputation travels far across the world. As a matter of fact, tourists from all over the world visit the Yucatan Peninsula just to see the Sian Ka'an biosphere reserve.

Sian Ka'an National Park

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Adventure tourism

katinka van walen — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:26:19 +0100

People always sought to find new things and new land, see new sights, and discover the undiscovered.
The National Tour Association defines adventure tourism as a tour that is designed around adventure sports. Sports like mountain climbing, hiking, rafting, and similar extreme activities fall into adventure tourism.

The History of Adventure Tourism

The modern form of adventure traveling started several decades ago, back when the first people planned on climbing the HimaRead More...

The Quetzal's Effect on Central America

katinka van walen — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 06:57:45 +0100

This small, and largely unheard of bird, loves the relatively low temperatures and humidity offered by the Central American highlands. The Quetzal species has had a massive impact on the Central American people and government. This tiny colorful bird has been thriving in Central America since the times of the ancient Mayans. Here are a few ways this lightweight bird has influenced heavy changes in Central America. The species can also be found in Peru, Ecuador, and Venezuela. The small fowl hRead More...

Why Go Cave Tubing in Belize

katinka van walen — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:51:13 +0100

Belize Caves

While vacationing in Belize there are quite a few things to do. One of the best activities available is cave tubing. Sure, you can go see the ruins of Mayan Pyramids, but in the caves of Belize a different kind of Mayan history reveals.

It’s a side of Belize that far fewer people experience in their lives when compared to the other Mayan tours and sites to see. Most of the visitors and tourists go swimming in ocean, scuba diving, or exploring the ancient ruins.

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Was Cortes Really mistaken for a God by the Aztecs?

katinka van walen — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:35:19 +0100

Aztec God Quetzalcoatl

When the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl died at his own hands, burning his own body to ash, it is said his heart was all that remained. The Aztecs called him the God of the Morning Star because they believed that when he burned up, his heart rose into the sky and became the morning star.

People commonly believe that the Aztec religion stated that the god would return and Quetzalcoatl would usher in a time of peace and tranquility for the world. Evidence of this prophRead More...

The 7 Mayan Prophecies of 2012

TravelAdviser — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:56:24 +0100

Mayan history

There are many different religions and belief systems that have tried to predict when the earth was going to end, all of them have been wrong. Every person and religion that has tried to predict earths final day had been, thankfully, wrong. What makes so many of us believe that the Mayans got it right?

Perhaps we believe them so much because of their amazing building achievements as a civilization, or maybe it was their Read More...

The Appeal of Taking Horseback Riding Vacations

katinka van walen — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:45:15 +0100

If you are a fan of horseback riding, you can definitely enjoy the feel of wind as it blows past your hair and the breeze blowing freedom as beautiful landscapes roll past as you ride on a horse. Thousands of people who love equine all over the world enjoy this feeling and this has led to the burgeoning of horseback riding vacations in many parts of the world including Belize and Guatemala.

Horseback riding Vacations

You can find many package tour deals that offer many types of horsebaRead More...

Mexico’s Riviera Maya: A Family Get Away

TravelAdviser — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 03:53:49 +0100

Many have come to know the Riviera Maya as a place for single or couples vacations. If given the chance, the Riviera Maya can be a great place for the whole family to go.

First off, one of the great things about the Riviera Maya is the crowd, there isn’t one! The multitude of things to do there range from dining, ruins, and some small adventures that no one should miss out on while in the Maya Riviera.

The Food in Mexico

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Adventure tourism

Den — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 06:07:54 +0100

Adventure travel has been a big part of our world's culture ever since the earliest explorations. People always sought to find new things and new land, see new sights, and discover the undiscovered.

The National Tour Association defines adventure tourism as a tour that is designed around an adventure sports. Sports like mountain climbing, hiking, rafting, and similar extreme activities fall into adventure tourism.

The History of Adventure Tourism

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The Mayan Calendar 2012 Doomsday Countdown: Real threat or Pulp Fiction

Den — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:59:56 +0100

The Mayan calendar has long been referred to as the most accurate calendar ever created by mankind. It moves in circles like a toy, almost. It spins around, with smaller consecutive rings lining the larger out ring. Using merely the sun, the moon and the stars, the Mayans were able to track the passage of time better than any of our modern supercomputers. This is what has got the doomsday fanatics all riled up.

There are several misconceptions when thinking about the Mayans, their Read More...

Guatemalan Diverse Wildlife, Volcanoes, and Ancient Ruins

Den — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:01:52 +0100

Two very distinctive traits, the highlands and the lowlands define Guatemala. Each area has it’s own unique look and it’s own unique inhabitants. The thick jungles of the highlands to the filled with natural wonders and spectacles lowlands, there are monuments here that can’t be seen anywhere else on the planet. For now, let’s concentrate on the amazing wildlife and geography of the Guatemala highlands.

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Guatemalan Travel: Tikal National Park

Den — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:59:20 +0100

Located approximately 50 miles from the country’s border with Belize, Tikal National Park consists of the abandoned city of Tikal, its intricate buildings stretching over 6 square miles, and the lush jungle surrounding it, filled with native flora and fauna that continue to flourish there. Many animals and birds also call this park home, including the rowdy Howler Monkey, gorgeous parrots, the illusive Gray Fox, and playful Spider Monkeys. Just outside the National Park’s entranceRead More...

Unearthing Ancient Mayan Ruins

Den — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 22:19:55 +0100

Between 300 CE and 900 CE, there flourished an extremely advanced civilization inhabiting the lands of Yucatan Peninsula, along Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Belize. A few centuries later, archaeologists have discovered exquisitely built pyramids and surprisingly detailed monuments in these areas, which are known to have existed between 1300 BCE and 1200 CE. Fortunately, these ruins have been opened for tourists and young explorers alike. And true enough, most people visiting the areas of MRead More...

Horseback Riding Tours

Den — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 03:08:20 +0100

Try and imagine the feeling of the wind blowing past your face as you race against it, or the fresh breeze in the sweeping landscapes rolling past you, astride a beautiful bay mare.
These are the reasons why horseback riding is so popular to millions of equine lovers around the world. These are also the reasons why millions more burgeon for the best horses in the market.

Horseback Riding

If you have a thing for horses, then horseback riding might be the perfect recreRead More...

Yucatan Wildlife Tours

Den — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:20:46 +0100

If you are looking for a good adventure, then Yucatan is definitely the place to be. The Yucatan Peninsula is filled with many wondrous places and sights to see, which include vast tropical jungles rich with diverse wildlife, tropical and migratory bird species, and ancient stone ruins of the Mayan civilization.

The wildlife in Yucatan is highly varied because of the abundant ecosystem in the entire peninsula. In places the natural habitats of the animals and birds are well preseRead More...

Hiking Trails and Adventure Trips in Guatemala

Den — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:23:01 +0100

The rugged mountains and deep jungles, not to mention the teeming wildlife in the virgin rainforests, are all the reasons why you should go on hiking and adventure trips in Guatemala. The vast jungle of Guatemala presents great hiking opportunity for the avid backpackers.

If you're one of them, you shouldn't dare miss this opportunity to go trekking up on the mountains. Just add a little human intervention provided by the local Mayan people, and this trip can be the most amazing adventRead More...

Mayan Riviera Outdoor Adventures

Den — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:49:13 +0100

The Mayan Riviera, otherwise known as the Riviera Maya, is a coastal district located in the eastern part of the Yucatan Peninsula. This coastal tourist destination runs along Highway 307, parallel to the Caribbean coastal beaches in Quintana Roo. It begins at Playa del Carmen and ends at Tulum.

The tourist corridor of the Riviera Maya, formed by the towns of Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum used to be called the Cancun-Tulum corridor until it was renamed to RivieRead More...

Yucatan Ecology Tours

Den — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 01:44:17 +0100

Yucatan is one of the few places in the world with well-preserved and richly diverse ecosystems. Blanketed by a semi-tropical rain forest, the Yucatan Peninsula is home to thousands of tropical wildlife, including tropical bird species, reptilians and amphibians.

The rich jungles in many islands in the peninsula have countless spectacular things to offer. The flora and the fauna of the place is probably one of the best you'll ever see. All of these make Yucatan an idRead More...

Adventure Tours in Belize – The Ultimate Vacation Experience

Den — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 01:39:52 +0100

Belize is a small country with a population of a little over 300,000. It was known as British Honduras during colonial times, but today it is an independent country with a population originating mostly from Mayan culture with mixture of descendants of the colonial immigrants from Scotland, England and Africa.

This tiny spot on the world map is the ideal spot for eco-tourism, because of the unique natural splendor of the environment and the way the populationRead More...

Birding Basics – What Equipment You Will Need if You Want to Become a Birder

Den — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 04:14:04 +0100

Birding is very popular around the world. This is no surprise, because in the busy and stressful lives many people lead there is a need to be close to nature and observe creatures in their natural habitat, which as well as satisfying a need for peace and quiet, also makes people feel good. The interest in birding continues to grow each day, as more and more people decide to take it up and see what nature has to offer.

This unique hobby has a lot to offer, but toRead More...