May
06
The Yucatan Peninsula in southern Mexico is physically and culturally distinct from the rest of the country. Its vast distance from the colonial heart of Mexico and its unique Mayan history separates it from the country’s heartland further north. This is a place where the Mayan language and culture still survive, despite years of oppression … Continue reading »
Nov
03
The Chicago Tribune just published this great article on Tulum. Check it out… Riviera Maya serves up history with all the comforts of being away By Phil Marty, Special to Tribune Newspapers 3:15 p.m. CDT, November 1, 2011 TULUM, Mexico — Contrary to what many people might think, Mexico’s Riviera Maya didn’t pop up in the last … Continue reading »
Oct
30
Despite Hurricane Rina, which is thankfully leaving Posada Yum Kin hotel and the Tulum area with a wimper, Dia de los Muertos is about to begin. The Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos, though called something different everywhere, is a holiday many countries observe. The holiday focuses on gathering with friends and … Continue reading »
Sep
04
Just one half hour north of Posada Yum Kin Hotel in Tulum, Mexico lies the eco-friendly Theme Park of Xcaret. In the last few weeks, we’ve discussed many of the activities and events available at Xcaret. Plus, we’ve featured posts that reviewed Xcaret’s historic and cultural aspects, and their evening performance, Mexico Espectacular!. Today, let’s talk … Continue reading »
Aug
28
When you travel, do you immerse yourself in the culture? What does that even mean to you? Eating a taco with a side of Guac? Or do you envision yourself, walking in the place of the ancient peoples that walked before you? Fantasizing about what things might have been like -way back in the day. Many … Continue reading »
Aug
21
The eco-theme park, Xcaret (pronounced eesh-carette), which means ‘little inlet’ offers something for everyone. Located a little over a half hour drive north of Posada Yum Kin in Tulum, Xcaret is a great way to really FILL a day. In fact, a full day is sometimes not enough time to experience it all; from snorkeling … Continue reading »
Aug
14
The Mayan culture is evident throughout the Yucatan. While visiting Posada Yum Kin in Tulum, you will find the Mayan gods and lifestyle portrayed in art and sculpture throughout the hotel and nearby area. Historians, anthropologists and archaeologists who find comfort at Posada Yum Kin, delight in the ‘old world’ atmosphere blended with ‘new world’ … Continue reading »
Jul
24
While staying at Posada Yum Kin, all suite, eco-friendly hotel in Tulum, visitors will find several great options for golf that are simply unmatched anywhere. Where else in the world could you walk among the Mayans while you take in a round of golf? Then after a beautiful day of golfing this challenging historic terrain, … Continue reading »
Jul
17
Between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, Mexico is the spectacular theme park of Xcaret. On one of your vacation’s evenings, plan to leave your suite and the luxurious peacefulness of Posada Yum Kin behind -just for a little while. Since the new highway has opened between Tulum and Cancun, the 35-mile drive to Xcaret is … Continue reading »
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