Experience fall equinox in Chichen Itza this September
Tourists from all over the world travel to Yucatan to experience the “shadow of the moving serpent” during the spring and fall equinox at the Kukulkan Pyramid in Chichen Itza, an experience so unique it deserves a spot on your “must see” list.
On September 21st, you too can observe how the sunset and the location of the pyramid allows for the shadow of the serpent to move down the pyramid steps until it reaches the serpent’s head at the bottom, an event that shows the great astronomers and mathematicians that the Mayans were.
Chichen Itza is open to the public seven days a week, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at a cost of $111 pesos (roughly $11 dollars). You can also enjoy the light and sound show at night - another truly enjoyable experience at this archeological site.
Those interested in visiting Chichen Itza can pre-book their tours from as far as Cancun and Riviera Maya, yet those wishing to be closer can enjoy Yucatan’s capital city of Merida, or simply stay just minutes away from the archeological site in the municipality of Tinum.
Where to stay in Tinum:
Hacienda Chichen & Yaxkin Spa (5 star Boutique Hotel)
http://www.haciendachichen.com
Hotel & Bungalows Mayaland (5 Star Hotel) http://www.mayaland.com
For further information about Yucatan and Chichen Itza, please visit: http://www.mayayucatan.com.mx
Celebrating Independence Day in San Miguel de Allende
It’s party time in Mexico with the Independence Day celebrations around the corner. So raise your tequila glass and rock out Mexican style to celebrate the holiday that commemorates Mexico’s Independence.
One of the best experiences to celebrate this Mexican holiday is to join the crowd in San Miguel de Allende, in the state of Guanajuato. A very traditional celebration is the Entrada de Los Insurgentes, which means the “Entrance of the Revolutionaries.” This event commemorates the beginning of the fight for independence in San Miguel de Allende, by recreating the same happening that took place in 1810. The act replicates the entrance of the soldiers, riding their horses, into the Jardín, or Garden. This is held every 16th of September at 4:15 pm.
San Miguel de Allende, apart from being a city with pleasant weather, with numerous and fun activities, it is a place for discovering true traditional Mexico. The evening concludes with joyful folkloric dances and colorful fireworks.
Hacienda de las Flores is a great option to stay at and experience a historical atmosphere.
For more information:
http://www.haciendadelasflores.com
http://www.turismosanmiguel.com.mx
Meet Tequila
Mexico’s world renowned drink, tequila, is available for you to explore, from its history to the way it is made, in one of the many tours offered in the state of Jalisco.
All aboard on the Tequila Express! Begin in Guadalajara and take a ride on this train, which offers food, margaritas and tequila, to the sound of mariachi music until you arrive at Hacienda San Jose del Refugio. Here you will witness how tequila is made and learn about the history of this legendary drink.
Another option is Mundo Cuervo (Cuervo World) on the Tequila Route. For only $600 pesos (approximately $46 dollars), you can take this tour from Guadalajara to the archaeological site of Guachimontones in Teuchitlan to admire the majestic blue agave landscape, a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site, and see how the agave is cultivated. Once in Mundo Cuervo, you will tour the distillery of one of the world’s best known tequilas, as well as taste their product and visit the Hacienda Jose Cuervo. For those traveling with children, there are many activities for them including making agave paper.
For more information on the Tequila tours, please visit:
http://www.tequilaexpress.com.mx
http://www.mundocuervo.com/english/
http://www.tequilajalisco.gob.mx/menui.html
