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Photos by D.Marquis With Mexico's rich cultural heritage, its traditional dances are an essential part of its artistic and festive expression. Resorts, especially in coastal destinations like Cancún, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, and Riviera Maya, often feature performances of these folkloric dances as part of their entertainment programs. These dances vary by region and tell stories of history, love, war, and daily life.        PLAN YOUR VISIT TO CANCUN, MEXICO What to Expect at a Resort Performance in Mexico At a Mexican resort, traditional dance performances are often featured in cultural nights, dinner shows, and holiday celebrations. These photos were taken at the GR SOLARIS CARIBE RESORT in CANCUN MEXICO. Be prepared to experience the wonderful expressions of the regions of Mexico with: -Live music (Mariachi, Banda, Jarocho, or Norteño groups). -Colorful costumes representing each region. -Interactive performances, where guests may be invited to join in. -Dances t...

I have driven by PLAZA MEXICO which sits just off the US 105 Freeway in Lynwood, CA.for years and I finally decided to check it out. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the plaza is designed to be as similar to many of the town centers in many Mexican Cities in Mexico. There are many, many things for your senses to take in here. So it's comprised of both indoor and outdoor malls,and a Grand Open Air Circular Courtyard where everyone can enjoy treats, meals and entertainment. VISIT THE WEBSITE Intricate Statues greet you as you enter- telling the tale of Mexico's rich history and culture. The iron bench (shown above) was a testament to the skill and dedication of the artisans who performed their creative duties with great pride. This vender in the mercado had close to 15 or 20 varieties of Mole' sauces. Mole' (pronounced MOH-leh ) is a rich, complex sauce that originates from Mexico, with roots tracing back to pre-Hispanic times and later influenced by Sp...

Photos by D.Marquis THERE ARE FEW PLACES IN THE WORLD LIKE TULUM. THIS MAJESTIC PRE-COLUMBIAN MAYAN CITY IN MEXICO NEAR CANCUN IS A TRUE MARVEL THAT WAS LIKE GOING BACK IN TIME IN HISTORY. IT USED TO SERVE AS A PORT FOR COBA IN THE MEXICO STATE OF QUITANA ROO. LEARN MORE CANCUN #8 MUG by itsallarts WHEN YOU FIRST ENTER THE ANCIENT COMPLEX YOU'LL WALK THROUGH A VERY SMALL OPENING (LIKE AN ENTRANCE TO A CAVE)AS YOU ARE SURROUNDED BY PLENTY OF LUSH NATIVE FLORA, BIRDS AND ANIMALS. GROUPS ARE ASSIGNED GUIDES THAT WILL TOUR YOU THROUGH THE COMPLEX AND SITE. YOU CAN ALSO EXPLORE ON YOUR OWN. CANCUN #6 POSTER by itsallarts THIS SITE HAS A RICH HISTORY AND IT WAS AN IMPORTANT TRADING HUB THAT WAS ACCESSIBLE FROM BOTH LAND AND SEA FOR THIS AREA. THE SITE /CITY WAS ALSO PROTECTED BY A GIANT WALL. THE STRUCTURES THEMSELVES WILL MAKE YOU STAND IN AWE THAT THIS SITE IS THOUSANDS OF YEARS OLD AND STILL HOLDS ITS MAJESTIC PRESENCE TODAY. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND DOING THIS EXCUR...