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EcoColors Tours, will be happy to support you! One day, a man said that repetition is the root of learning. This a very nice and philosophical phrase but most of the time, when the heart is not involved in the process, the results are far from what we expect. What would you think if we show a fun and different way to learn the basics of a language and simultaneously see the wonders of regions as Yucatán and Quintana Roo part of activities such as snorkeling, swimming sea turtles and whale sharks? Sounds good? Well that’s possible with EcoColors, who gave me the opportunity to join their team during my internship, grow in my field of study and improve my skills in other languages, such as Spanish or English. As for me, I come from France and I’m ready for…

Parque de Las Palapas, Cancun. Last weekend I think I found my new favorite place in Cancun; Parque de las Palapas. Friends from Cancun were really shocked when we told them we had not heard of Parque de Las Palapas. So right away they took us there and showed us around. It is in downtown Cancun, and for people who know Cancun it is next to the ADO bus station of Cancun. It is a park with a central square with a big stage. There are small cars for rent for children which makes it a great place to spend a day with the family. Around it are small stands with thatched roofs, where people serve all kinds of delicious food, like crepes with cheese and nutella, and a lot of Mexican food like empanadas and quesadillas. Also you can…

As you know, we should be pretty careful when it comes about the sun and our holidays. Our normal routine probably involves some lotion and in the best cases some solar protection, but let’s face it! We don’t really protect our skin. In order to have an incredible getaway we want to give you some advices about the sun and your holidays: Plenty of water: As long as you stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluids apart from what you drink with your meals, you can try with carrot juice (which gives you vitamins A, K, E, potassium, folate, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc), cranberry juice (it has tons of anti-ox) and vegetables like tomatoes (that contains vitamin c and potassium) All this will help your skin to look amazing and don’t forget that you need to drink at least…

In the collective imagination, white sharks are just the most dangerous and scary animal on earth. A lot of people even have a fear of water because of them, and it is probably due to all the movies about sharks (such as the numerous Jaws) that traumatized an entire generation. The true fact is that…

Cenotes are one of the biggest attractions and thousands of people from all over the world come to the Yucatan Península just to swim in those crystal clear waters. But what do we actually know about these natural beauties? What is a cenote? A cenote is a natural phenomenon, a natural pit or sinkhole resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath. This creates a natural pool which is then filled by rain and underground rivers: a cenote is born. Where does the word cenote come from? The word cenote comes from the Mayan word dzonot, which means “sacred well”. The Yucatan peninsula was originally under the ocean and the region’s limestone foundation is fossilized coral beds and ocean floor. There are no above ground rivers in this area. All of the ground water sinks through the…

Isla Holbox is a small out-of-the-way Mexican island where you can go back to the days of no cars, beach roads and beautiful sunsets. The island is located west of Cancun in the northeast corner of Quintana Roo, Mexico. One of the most amazing things is that the roads at the island are only travelled by electric golf carts, and the streets are whole sand so you have this rare feeling of being far away, even like traveling in time to the past. Taxi golf carts and rental golf carts are common ways to get around the town, besides bicycles and by feet, so if you want to explore Holbox it will be amazing if you cross the whole island by bike. From Cancún it takes 3 hours by bus to get to Chiquila, where you can take the ferry…

For the next few months we’re going to share some facts about the whale sharks every week with you. In this first episode we’re talking about the taxonomy & classification of the whale sharks! The whale shark may be harmless, but it’s a true shark, because it has a skeleton made from cartilage, that is lighter and more flexible than bone. Its skin is covered in dermal denticles, for parasite repellent and hydronamica and it has several rows of replaceable teeth, very sharp teeth. These features have made sharks very successful animals. They have been dominant species on Earth, pre-dating dinasaurs by 220 million years. Today there are 440 different species of sharks ranging from smallest, the lantern shark, to the largest, the whale shark. Sharks live in many different geographic and vertical habitats and some like the bull shark…

Thinking about the world environment day, I just love to share my thoughts with you… It is well known that the planet earth is going through many changes, excess population on earth, pollution and abuse that man has over nature. I am one of those sensitive people who can feel the change in the sunlight with each season and a person who enjoy the smell of the earth, rain, salty sea, May flowers and everything that reminds me for a moment to my childhood. I grew up near the sea and almost every weekend my parents took us to the beach and there was nothing I enjoyed more than the sun on my cheeks during the sunset, that feeling still make me close my eyes and feel the sun on my face, perceiving those pink and gold warm sunsets at…

Last month I joined EcoColors’ Yucatan Eco Adventure Tour and I am still amazed by everything I got to see and experience on this trip! My friend and I decided to go on this tour since we wanted to discover the nature and archaeological sites of the Yucatan Peninsula in a sustainable way. Therefore, we incorporated it in our travel route through Mexico. On the first day, we arrived at the airport in Cancún, where our guide and our driver picked us up and transferred us to our hotel, the Hacienda Puerto Morelos. The next day we had two options to spend the day: snorkeling in a cenote or ATV-driving. Adventurous as we are, we chose ATV-driving. I never drove an ATV before and the route we took went through the jungle, definitely a unique experience for me and my…

One of the most common misconceptions that come to our mind when I hear about a bird watcher is a grandpa with a nerdy hat, big glasses walking around with a binocular and enjoying birds in the neighborhood park. Well, I hate to break it to you – but that’s not true at all. There are so many birders around the world who are just waiting for their vacation so they can go to the other side of the world just for that. And it is that easy. All you need to become a birder is a binocular and desire of course. Most of the birders just started in their backyard, then move to the park nearby, later they went for a hike, followed by a birding trip to another city, even a country. So why people go birding? Is…

As you arrive in Cancun, you probably had a long flight and you feel tired. After waiting for some time at the immigration and then for your luggage all you want is to get to the hotel as quickly as you can. But how to do that? We recommend pre-booking your airport transfer with our partners in Amstar. They will provide you with transport according to your needs. You can choose shared transportation, private van transportation or private deluxe transportation. Do not hesitate to start your vacation hustle free, with an air-conditioned van and start enjoying Cancun from the moment that you arrive! After you successfully reached the hotel, relaxed for a while, of course, it is time that you head to the beautiful white-sand beaches. If your resorts are on the coast you can just enjoy the beach that…

Yes, it is that time of the year again! We are happy to announce the start of the Whale Shark season on 24th of May! But what do you need to know before going on your tour? There are several things that need to be taken under consideration before joining a Whale Shark tour! As a sustainable tour company we try to minimize the influence on the nature and the whale sharks. This is why we always operate in small groups and make sure that the customers who take their tour with us not only enjoy the tour, but also learn more about the whale sharks and preservation projects. So, what do you need to take into consideration when you come to the tour? Firstly, use a biodegradable sunscreen. We recommend that you put sunscreen in the morning while you…