If you’ve ever been in Mexico during December, you are likely familiar with the tradition of Christmas posadas. Posadas are nine days of religious observance that is celebrated mainly in Latin America, Mexico, Guatemala, and Cuba which begins on December 16th and ends on December 24th. Posadas are celebrated by individuals who appreciate the culture and holiday of the Mexican and Spanish, and this celebration has been a tradition in Mexico for over 400 years.

Isla Contoy is a small island in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo just 30 kilometers north of Isla Mujeres. Isla Contoy is ideal when you want to escape Cancun for just a day. The island of Isla Contoy measures approximately 8.5 km in length, and in February of 1998, it was designated as a national park. There is plenty of natural beauty and wildlife, which makes it a perfect escape to Isla Contoy in Cancun.

As one of the most popular (not to mention thrilling!) outdoor adventures in Los Cabos, going on a ziplining tour is sure to be one of the highlights of your vacation. Offering some of the highest, fastest and longest zip lines in Mexico, you will witness incredible, stunning vistas of Los Cabos as you effortlessly soar through the air. Children as young as seven years old can participate in this exciting activity, making it a fantastic choice for the whole family.

In Mexico’s western state of Jalisco, there is a town named Tequila that is famous for its production of the strong liquor. Located near the base of the Tequila Volcano, stunning fields of blue agave that are the liquor’s main ingredient are found on the outskirts of town. If you want to see how tequila is made up close, several distilleries and haciendas offer tours that highlight the Tequila production process.

The El Rey Ruins date back to 1200 A.D. The Mayan civilization used the El Rey Ruins for their hub for trading. If you are vacationing in Cancun, Mexico you will want to visit the El Rey Ruins as they are an amazing archaeological site, even if these ruins are not as well known or as popular as the Chichen Itza Ruins. Visitors will not have to travel very far to see these impressive El Rey Ruins as they are located directly within the hotel zone, which is a very popular location.

Bisbee’s Black & Blue Fishing Tournaments have been held in Cabo San Lucas for over 30 years. Dating back to 1981, Bob Bisbee started the Black & Blue Marlin Tournament and it has grown from six teams with a purse of $10,000 to more than 150 teams with millions of dollars at stake. Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore often referred to as “Little Bisbee’s” dates back to 2002, and is considered a more laid-back, charity focused event than the multi-million dollar Black & Blue tournament that follows it each October in Cabo San Lucas.

Summer in Mexico means sunny, warm days and balmy nights are expected…a less attractive feature of summer approaching is that hurricane season is on its way. These powerful storms start in the ocean, increase in strength and some make landfall, normally along the Pacific Coast. Also known as tropical cyclones, hurricanes are an unpredictable force in nature that become labeled as such once they reach sustained wind speeds of at least 74 miles per hour.

There are many fabulous restaurants and locations in Puerto Vallarta where you can savor a delicious meal and also enjoy the sounds of live music while you dine. Wondering where to start? With something for every budget, continue reading below to learn more about some of our top recommended restaurants with live music in Puerto Vallarta.

Porfirio’s

Located in the Plaza Peninsula near the Hotel Zone, Porfirio’s is a newer restaurant with modern, contemporary decor and live mariachi on some evenings.

Are you searching for the perfect spot for a romantic meal or unforgettable dining experience for your next visit to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico? Cabo San Lucas is well regarded as a top tourist destination in Mexico due to its excellent year round climate, beautiful beaches and fabulous restaurants. If you are looking for a truly unique dining experience in Cabo San Lucas, the Sunset MonaLisa is the premier restaurant for upscale Mediterranean food in Los Cabos with a view that is impossible to beat.

With hurricane season arriving in Mexico along with the heat and humidity, did you know that there are other names given to similar storms in other parts of the world? ‘Typhoon’, ‘hurricane’ and cyclone are regional names for the same kind of storm. They are all special names given to tropical cyclones —large regional storm systems forming over warm tropical ocean water and rotating around a central eye—that have grown strong enough to have very damaging effects.