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Tulum ruins, everything you need to know.

Here is some important information about Tulum ruins.

Tulum ruins is famous and visited every year by thousands of tourists. It is the only archaeological zone in the peninsula that is located at the edge of the sea. It is 82 miles away from cancun and 39 miles away from Playa del Carmen. It is name means walled city and was considered as an important seaport for navigation and commerce. It has predominantly warm humid climate and with altitudes lower than 100 meters because of its coastal character.

We recommend that if you visit this place on your own, try to arrive early to find less people and enjoy more the place and its beaches.

The archaeological site of Tulum ruins is open from Monday to Sunday from 8:00am to 5:00pm (the last access is at 4:30pm). The entrance has a cost of 65 Mexican pesos. It can be access with a bathing suit and towels for swimming on the beach, but is not allowed to access with food or large bundles.

Do not miss admiring the spectacular view from the cliff that offers the Caribbean Sea with the hue of its turquoise.

Bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent. The sun is very strong most of the year and also the existence of mosquitoes. A bottle of water is important to avoid dehydration, due to the strong humidity of the place.

It must be considered that from the place of arrival at the entrance of the archaeological zone, there is a distance of 1km approx, which can be walked on foot or by small train which cost 20 Mexican pesos.

You are advised to carry cash, as very few places accept credit cards.

The entrance to the archaeological zone of Tulum ruins has to be paid in pesos, as they do not accept dollars or euros.

You can hire a guide to know the history of Tulum more thoroughly and know all the details. If you are few people to pay a guide, look for others who are interested to share the payment of the guide and be more economical.

Outside the archaeological zone you can rent bicycles that are very cheap, to visit the village and the nearby beaches.

TRANSPORTATION. There are trips organized by travel agencies which you can hire from your hotel or for agencies websites that will take you to Tulum combined with some other place.

If you want to visit Tulum on your own you can do it by taxi from your hotel checking the rate before using the service to avoid abuses. There are also ADO buses that make trips from the Cancun terminal or Playa del Carmen. Just make sure you go to the archaeological zone and not to Tulum village.

If you want to visit Tulum through a private van service to have the convenience of leaving from your hotel with not hurries, and scheduling your own schedule. There are different carriers companies which will provide you this service. One of the highlights for the quality of its services is Canada Transfers( https://www.canadatransfers.com/private-tour/tulum-private-tour/).We offer you our services from Cancun or anywhere in the Riviera Maya.

Enjoy your visit to Tulum.

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by Canada Transfers — March 21, 2017 in archaeological sites

Whale Shark Season Starts in May!

The Whale Shark belongs to a subclass of cartilaginous fish. Scientific studies affirm that it inhabits the earth for 60 million years. Is so far considered the largest fish in the world.

DESCRIPTION OF WHALE SHARK.

The Whale Shark has a particular characteristic that sets it apart from other sharks: Its beautiful skin with polka dots and light colored lines. Its skin measure up to 10 cm thick. The whale shark usually have a length of 31 foot and a weight of 9 tonnes, although sharks of more than 40 foot and 21.5 tonnes have been observed. Its wide mouth can open about 1.5 meters. Inside its mouth there are 300-350 rows of teeth and 10 pairs of useful pads to filter its food. These animals are not excellent swimmers because when swimming with the whole body, they hardly reach the speed of 3 mi/h. This shark has been observed alone or in groups formed by 100 or more specimens. The whale shaks can live with other groups of fish and stingrays.

WHALE SHARK FEED.

Only three species are fed by filtration, and the whale shark is one of them. When it opens its jaw to feed, a lot of water is also absorbed, so it is expelled through a filter located in the gills, storing the important food. If something gets caught in its gills, this fish uses a kind of “cough” to remove the obstruction. They feed on plankton, jellyfish, anchovies, fish larvae, corals, phytoplankton, algae, krill, crab larvae, squid, sardines, mackerel and tuna. The reason for the presence of teeth is unknown, since they are not used for eating.

WHALE SHARK REPRODUCTION.

It is known that sexual maturity in males is reached at 30 years of age, when they measure is about 9 meters in length, however in the females has not been determined yet. They are ovoviviparous. The pups are formed in eggs inside the mother and they give birth to developed offspring. At birth, they are between 40 and 60 cm long. The Whale Shark has a longevity of 100 years of age.

OBSERVATION OF WHALE SHARK

The official whale shark season is from May 15 to September 15 of each year. This is an activity that is controlled and regulated by federal environmental authorities. The Whale shark is very docile and gentle, and does not panic when approaching divers or swimmers. There are some agencies which organized these excursions for the observation of the whale shark. We invite you no to lose this experience during the whale shark season.

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by Canada Transfers — March 17, 2017 in Tours

Spring Equinox in Chichen Itza, March 21th, 2017

The equinoxes are when the day has the same duration as the night. This phenomenon happens, two days a year, on March 21 and September 21.

Spring Equinox in Chichen itza awaits you to experience an astronomical event that attracts people from all over the world.

The temple of Kukulkan is a majestic evidence of the advanced engineering and mathematics of the Mayan inhabitants of this zone. This building was built with some orientation and calculating the effects of sunlight at certain times of the year.

This is how they built this pyramid, on which you can observe the miracle of the descent of the god Kukulkan every spring equinox. The spring equinox is a phenomenon during which the Earth is illuminated by the sun with the same intensity in the northern hemisphere an in the southern hemisphere. On one side of the pyramid, triangles of light are formed on the stairs of the building, making the shape of a snake. The light gradually descends until reaching the snake head at the base of the pyramid, creating an astonishing optical illusion.

The ancient Mayas celebrated the Spring Equinox in Chichen itza every year, and the descend of the feathered serpent represented for them the beginning of the agricultural season.

The best time to see this phenomenon is at noon, during the hours of 12 to 1:00 pm. The equinox is officially on the 21^st, but 19st and 20st can also be observed with less agglomeration.

If you are going to be on vacation in these dates in Cancun or the Riviera Maya check with Canada Transfers the best options to visit Chichen itza and do not miss this famous phenomenon.

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by Canada Transfers — March 14, 2017 in archaeological sites

5 Beaches to do Snorkel in The Riviera Maya.

Snorkeling is an activity for beginners. We recommend the 5 beaches to do snorkel in the Riviera Maya. It is possible to practice even if you don’t know how to swim because it is mandatory to wear a life jacket and will be accompanied by an instructor guide covering areas of calm and shallow waves. The beaches of the Riviera Maya are characterized by the fact that besides enjoying them for bathing or sunbathing, you can also take a trip to the reefs located near the coast and practice snorkeling.

Next, we list the 5 beaches to do snorkel in the RIviera Maya to enjoy them and practice the activity of snorkeling.

PLAYA MAMITAS: This beach has witnessed many musical events with famous artists. It has also been the scene of the Jazz Festival and the BPM festival held every year.

AKUMAL: It is a small town in the Riviera Maya. Its name means Land of Turtles. At the bottom of its waters is one of the most important reefs so, you can also practice the snorkeling activity.

XPU HA: Located in one of the most isolated places of the Riviera Maya. This is a beach with low waves and wide sand, which makes it convenient to practice kayaking and enjoy a trip to the reefs.

PUNTA MAROMA: Recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, it has modern hotels respecting the natural environment. You can also enjoy its charms and practice snorkeling.

PLAYA PARAISO: It is located near the archaeological zone of Tulum and is one of the most beautiful of that place. It has an intense turquoise blue color, fine white sand, and low waves which makes it suitable for snorkeling activity.

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by Canada Transfers — March 13, 2017 in Uncategorized

Mexico, World class tourism destination

Mexico is a world-class tourist destination that is located within the top 10 most important tourist places in the world. This segment of the national tourism industry accounts for 8.5% of GDP. In 2015, there is a record figure in the influx of international tourists, surpassing 32 million passengers, with a spill of 17,500 million dollars. More than nine million jobs were generated and the best world-class events were organized, such as formula 1 and the NFL’s first season of professional football.

TYPES OF TOURISM IN MEXICO:

Mexico has diversified and segmented its tourist services due to the new needs and preferences of the new markets of travel agencies. Among the most prominent are beach tourism, business tourism, cultural tourism, gastronomic tourism, ecotourism and adventure tourism among others.

THE 4 MOST VISITED BEACH DESTINATION IN MEXICO:

Cancun 1.3 millions of tourists

Riviera Maya 1.3 millions of tourists

Los Cabos 400,000 tourists

Puerto Vallarta 277,000 tourists.

TOURISM DATA IN 2016:

During the first two months of 2016 5.6 million international tourists were received. This is the highest number of the first two months of any year and an annual growth of 10.8%

83% of tourists arriving in Mexico do it by plane.

The 54.2% who arrived by air come from USA

The foreign exchange generated by international travelers in 2016 in the first two months was 3 thousand 297 million dollars surpassing those of the first two months of 2015.

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by Canada Transfers — March 8, 2017 in travel advices

Malls and shopping centers

La Isla: This center offers an unparalleled experience thanks to its open areas, navigable waterways and of course the most prestigious boutiques. The Cancun Shopping Village Island has a great variety and type thanks to its 162 locations: it has many of the main international, national and regional brands, also with restaurants and entertainment centers. This is the commercial center with the highest number of visitors in the hotel zone of Cancun and of greater international recognition in the country. It is also worth mentioning that it has the most important and avant-garde interactive aquarium in the country, being able to swim with dolphins and sharks, entertainment centers for the whole family, games of skill, boat rides on the canals. Some of the brands that you will find are Liverpool, La Boutique Palace, Ultrafemme, Zara, Benetton, Thai, Starbucks, Massimo Dutti, among others.

Plaza Kukulcan: located in the heart of the hotel zone of Cancun, inaugurated in 1992 and has a great architectural design and was one of the first shopping centers in the area, impresses with its large Mayan stained glass, offers a wide range of types Shops such as boutiques, handicrafts, perfumeries, jewelers and excellent restaurants.

Plaza Caracol: one of the most emblematic of Cancun, was about 30 years ago its inauguration, has more than 150 shops, offering a variety of items very varied, jewelry, boutiques, perfumes, souvenirs. It has spacious air-conditioned spaces and many events and promotions throughout the year, this square offers casual tourists and the haggling professional, the option d find everything you seek. It is very well traveled by locals, which is ideal to know the Cancun lifestyle.

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by Canada Transfers — March 3, 2017 in Shopping

Archaeological Museum of Cancun

This museum holds one of the most important collections of Mayan culture in the country, given that in addition to containing Mayan relics from the Quintana Roo region, it has emblematic pieces from the Mayan regions of Palenque, Comalcalco and Chichen Itza. It is located at km 16.5 of the boulevard Kukulcan, in the hotel zone of Cancun. The designer of this building is the architect Alberto García Lascurain, it is open and with lots of light to allow the visitor to be able to know more about the culture and enjoy the climate of the destination, its inauguration was on November 2, 2012, As jungle of San Miguelito, to only few meters of the Nichupté lagoon and is integrated to the archaeological zone of San Miguelito which is a Mayan city that dates between the year 1250 to 1550. It has an open area to the public of 80 hectares, The constructions of the museum are to about 8 meters of height and consists of 3 pavilions of exhibition. As the archaeological zone and the museum together are creating gardens that will be very rewarding to visit.

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by Canada Transfers — March 3, 2017 in archaeological sites

Geography of Cancun & Riviera Maya

It is located at a distance of 370 km from the capital of the state of Quintana Roo, (Chetumal), 70 km from Playa del Carmen, on the eastern side bordering the Caribbean Sea, in the west with the municipality of Lázaro Cárdenas, towards The north with the municipality of Isla Mujeres and the south with the municipality of solidarity. The total size of the territory is 1664 km and 22 km of coast, is northeast of the Yucatan peninsula and only 7 km from Isla Mujeres. Cancun is geographically divided into 5 zones:

Hotel Zone: This is considered the most important part given that it is the part that gives the sea and most of the tourist activities that is the main economic source of this destination. It houses most of the hotels, residential areas and beaches, the Pok Ta Pok golf course and the entrance to Cancun port, this island is linked to the mainland by three bridges; The Calinda bridge at km 4, then the Club Med bridge at km 20 and finally the Nizuk bridge at km 22. In the center of this island is the Nichupté lagoon, which is composed of 7 bodies of water: Laguna Bojórquez, Cuenca del Norte, Cuenca Central, Cuenca Sur, English River, Del Amor, and Lagunita del Mediterráneo.

Urban zone: this refers to the center of the city, where the majority of the population lives, which in turn works in the hotel zone, is not frequented by most of the tourist population although it has many attractions including monuments and Museums, in this area is located most of the governmental, educational and cultural institutions and are divided into super apples mainly.

Puerto Juárez: In this area there are two main docks that are used to embark to Isla Mujeres, which is dedicated mainly to fishing. It consists of three supermanzanas, the 86 that reaches the ruins of El Meco and 84 and 85 which are mostly dwellings. It has several palapas, several of them abandoned, although it is a great option to eat in one of its many restaurants of fish and seafood, this thanks to that the majority of the inhabitants of this zone are fishermen.

Franja Ejidal: in this area are settlements that are distributed irregularly in the northern part of the city, on the border with the municipal boundaries of Isla Mujeres. Here live a part of the poorest population, many immigrants from other parts of the country.

Coastal Zone: This is a strip of white sand that runs all the eastern side of the municipality, most of it is the hotel zone, counting with 9 public beaches: Playa las Perlas, Playa Langosta, Playa Tortugas, Playa Caracol, Playa Chac mool, Beach Marlín, Playa Ballenas, Playa Delfines (the famous Mirador) and Nizuc Beach.

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by Canada Transfers — March 3, 2017 in places

Name and Coat of Arms of Cancun.

The name Cancún comes from the Mayan pronunciation kaan Kun, and there are two versions on the meaning of this word, the first version means nest or pot of snakes. This is the official translation and the second version that is less accepted is place of the golden snake. The reason for this second possibility has a more artistic approach and is because the Cancun area has the form of a 7 seen from the air and at dawn appears the shape of a golden snake given the reflection of the sun.

The Cancún and Benito Juárez municipality shield was created by Mexican graphic designer of Mexican origin José Vera and is divided into three parts: the blue color is by Caribbean sea, the yellow symbolizes the sand finally the red by the rays of the Sun.

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by Canada Transfers — March 3, 2017 in culture

Interesting facts about Cancun

There are Interesting facts about Cancun that is good to know. It is located in the state of Quintana Roo, in the Yucatan peninsula; this great tourist destination is part of the grand Mayan civilization and because of its importance at world level is considered as the entrance to the Mayan world. This territory is characterized by the infrastructure, modern entertainment centers that are constantly renewed, flora, fauna and a wonderful philosophy of service among others that rival holiday destinations around the world.

Other Interesting fact about Cancun is that it was created specifically for tourism purposes in the mid-60’s, and managed to satisfy with Riviera Maya about 15 million tourists a year.

Its origins date back to 1967, when the Mexican government recognizes the importance of this region for tourism purposes, due to its year-round warm weather, astonishing natural beauty and of course easy access, in a short time was the best option of the country.

Undoubtedly this paradise does not disappoint any kind of tourist, apart from rest and entertainment we can highlight adventure tourism and sport, so that only in Cancun there are 5 golf courses, part of the second largest coral reef of the world, is world renowned for snorkeling and deep diving in the sea, cenotes and underground rivers.

Cancun comes from the Mayan word kaan kun, which translates to snake nest, is located more than 1800 km from the country capital and is the most populated city in the state of Quintana Roo, with about 1 million inhabitants. Its large scale development dates back to 1974 and has 22 km of hotel zone located between the Caribbean Sea and a lagoon. Official foundation April 20, 1970.

Cancun International Airport is the second most traveled in the country after the capital, has 3 terminals and receives flights from all over the world, highlighting the United States, Europe, Canada and South America.

Coordinates: 21g 09’38’N 86g 50’51’O

Location:

City: Benito Juárez

Population 2010: 628306 hab.

Postal Code: 77500- 77530 Lada: +998

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by Canada Transfers — March 2, 2017 in places