Arts & Culture

In Mexico, death is not viewed as an end, but as a new beginning. Día de los Muertos is a meaningful celebration that captures the essence of this view.

Whale Sharks are some of the ocean’s most majestic creatures. Here’s what you need to know about our gentle nautical neighbors this summer.

Turtle season in the Riviera Maya is the best time to encounter these docile sea creatures in the wild. Here’s all you need to know.

Visiting the Riviera Maya during the months of February, May, September, October, or November? There’s a good chance your trip will coincide with one of the amazing events that annually takes over the region’s resort destinations.

Mexico’s big-name destinations live up to their reputations, with vibrant art and architecture, incredible cuisine, world-class shopping, and swaths of beach or jungle — but head off the beaten track and you’ll discover a whole new side to Mexico that is just as enticing.

It’s no secret that the Riviera Maya is full of dazzling public and private artworks, from the murals of Quinta Avenida to the stone sculptures of MUSA, the world’s largest underwater museum — but many people don’t realize just how much art is available to take home as souvenirs.