Riviera Maya Jazz Festival- November 25-28, 2009

Warm ocean breezes, cold tropical drinks and hot musical acts make the annual Riviera Maya Jazz Festival one of the most anticipated events of the year.  Chill on the sand of the famous Mamitas Beach Club in Playa del Carmen and soak up the sounds of some of the best jazz talent on the planet.  This is the seventh year for the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival and it just gets better and better.

Here’s the lineup of great performers for 2009

November 25th-  The Royal Band, Aguamala, Colin Hunter and Sacbe
November 26th- Na’rimbo, Juan Alzate, Mark Aanderud, and Enrique Nery
November 27th- Jim Beard, Spyro Gyra and Sergio Mendes
November 28th- Pat Martino, Al Jarreau, and Herbie Hancock

All concerts take place at Mamitas Beach Club in Playa del Carmen and best of all, the entrance is free!

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Chichén Itza Fall Equinox- The Mystery of the Serpent

One of the new Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ruins of Chichén Itza are a spectacular place to visit any time of year, but there is no more exciting time than during a spring or fall equinox. On September 20, 21 and 22, thousands will flock to this ancient Mayan ruin to witness a mysterious play of light on stone, when a shadowy serpent makes its way down the steps of the main Kukulcán pyramid.

While Mayan ruins are found in many locations in Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras in addition to several states in Mexico, Chichén Itza stands as one of the most famous and most significant ruin sites in the world. Located in the state of Yucatan, Chichén Itza is easily accessible from Cancun and the Riviera Maya and is a popular day trip or overnight excursion. Considered to be the center of the Mayan civilization, the ancient city covers roughly 15 square kilometers. There are about 30 excavated buildings, with perhaps hundreds more left to be discovered buried in the surrounding jungle. The most impressive structure is “El Castillo”, also known as the Kukulcán pyramid, 32 meters high with staircases reaching up on all four sides. The pyramid is adorned with intricate carvings and art, with various representations of the snake and the jaguar. During the spring and fall equinox periods, the sun plays on the stone structure in such a way that it appears that the body of a rattlesnake is descending the stairs to join the sculpture of a snake’s head at the bottom. It is a mystery just how the Mayans were able to accomplish this cosmic engineering feat, a mystery that continues to draw tourists, historians, astronomers and scientists from all over the world to the Chichén Itza equinox celebrations.

Join Dtraveller for the fall equinox at Chichén Itza, an experience you will never forget. Touch history and feel the magic of this astronomical event. Tours include transportation, bilingual guides, admission to the site, a buffet lunch and a visit to a nearby cenote. Comfortable footwear, sun protection and mosquito repellant are recommended. Contact us now to book your Chichén Itza Classic tour for only $77 USD per person, Chichen Itza Mayaland for $110 USD or Chichen Itza Overnight Deluxe for $210 USD per person including accommodations.

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