gay traveler's guide (april-june 2014 edition)

Content09. Cancún

79. Isla Mujeres

85. Puerto Morelos

118. Directory

13. Tourism

25. Food & Dining

43. Social Life

49. Red District

61. Fashion Corner

77. Beauty and Health

53. Culture and Nature

14.Gay-friendly Hotels18.Honeymoon21.Nightlife in Cancun22.Tours in Cancun

26.Where to eat in Cancun30.Molecular Gastronomy39.Mexican Cuisine

44.Gay Clubs

50.Sex on the Beach

56.Mayan Culture

62.The year of the Orchid66.Shopping in Cancun68.Mancandy72.Beach Fashion

80.Map of Isla Mujeres81.Surrounded by Paradise

10.Map of Cancun11.Cancun embraced in blue

86.Map of Puerto Morelos87.Fishing Village

93. Playa delCarmen94.Map of Playa del Carmen95.Relaxation and pleasure. 96.Azotea Experience100.Nightlife in Playa del Carmen104.Wedding services

88. RivieraMaya91.Natural Parks

84. Isla Holbox

83. Isla Contoy

109. Cozumel

115. Tulum

110.Map of Cozumel111.Diving in romance114.Temazcal

116.Map of Tulum117.Caribbean fortress.

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Be Captivatedwith tours.

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Discover the beautyof theMayan culture.

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Kukulkan is a Mayan culture deity whose name in Spanish is translated as Feathered Serpent, one of the most important deities of Mesoamerica that is related to the wind and water.

MayanCultureKukulkan God

Many researchers throughout history have come to say that it is the same God of the Aztec culture, called Quetzalcoatl, whose meaning in Spanish is the same as Kukulkan.Chichén Itzá, one of the new wonders of the world, has as its main structure El Castillo (Spanish for The Castle), a pyramid erected especially for Kukulkan where you can admire its “descent” during the winter and summer solstices, signaling the end of the agricultural and political cycle of the Mayans.

Precisely the most important avenue in Cancun, which is where the Hotel Zone is located, is called the Kukulkan Boulevard.

Among the hundreds of attractions that the Hotel Zone has to offer you can find the Mayan Museum of Cancun. It is currently one of the most important works of the National Institute of Anthropology and History of Mexico and contains one of the most significant archaeological collections of the Mayan culture.

In the museum you can find pieces from archeological sites like Chichén Itzá, Palenque and other Mayan ruins. Without a doubt, it is one of the attractions in the destination which you cannot miss. So don’t hesitate to ask your concierge, or us, for this and many more recommendations to enjoy the Mayan culture.

Chichén Itzá is one of the new wonders of the world.

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Shopping Paradise: Where to Shop in CancunWhat better way to enjoy such a cosmopolitan destination like Cancun than by going shopping in the great variety of malls and boutiques that the Mexican Caribbean has in store for you – no pun intended.

The best international brands, designer clothing and exclusive products are waiting for you on your next trip to these beautiful beaches. The Hotel Zone has everything you’re looking for; La Isla Shopping Village and

Luxury Avenue will amaze you with their wide variety of products, stores and brands. At the heart of all the nightclubs, the Party Center, you will also find many souvenirs and gifts to take home for all your loved ones.

And don’t forget the beautiful Mexican crafts that Market 28 and Parque de las Palapas have for you in downtown Cancun.

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Playa del CarmenRelaxation and pleasure.

What was once a fishing village is now a city that radiates joy and relaxation.

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Photography by Susanna Antichi

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