Adventure tourism is in vogue in the Puuc Route and in the Mayan villages. The state of Yucatan has a multitude of sensational activities for the more adventurous. Due to nature’s resources, we find numerous incredible places that we must see at least once in …
Author: Co´ox Mayab
Childhood in nature
Building conscious childhoods through community-based tourism. Children are an indispensable part of communities, with minds that are curious, creative and exploratory by nature. They travel, discover, play, invent; they take advantage of every space to build in it. In indigenous communities, children actively participate in …
Yucatan blue gold: a vital resource we must preserve
As we know, water is a vital element because it is a resource that we need tu use every day, whether for drinking, cleaning or bathing. It is also used in the primary sector in crops and in industries for the production of thousands of …
It’s time to change! 4 tips to be a more responsible traveler
It is a fact that we all want to have the perfect trip, one where we live unique experiences, relax and get in touch with nature. But, have you ever thought about the impact your trips generate? What price does the environment pay when you …
Natural bee honey: its secrets, benefits and where to find it
Honey is one of the products with more richness in its composition and with a great tradition behind its production process. Something interesting is that it has an unusual composition, since it stays fresh for a long time, extending its lifetime. It is also low …
Community-based Tourism: 5 Reasons to Change the Way You Travel
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything we had taken for granted. As if global warming and the destruction of ecosystems were not enough, the coronavirus has shown us the need to do things differently, in order to improve our relationship with nature, other living beings …
Archaeological Sites in the Yucatan: traveling beyond Chichen Itza
The Yucatan is known for having a variety of sites, of all colors and flavors, that satisfy all types of visitors. But, above all, it is known worldwide for an emblematic site: the castle of Chichen Itza. This archaeological site is one of the main …
Handicrafts, a way to contribute to local economy in times of pandemic
Nowadays, in the wake of the pandemic, Yucatecan communities have been affected due to the change in their usual activities, which allowed them to obtain an economic livelihood. Handicrafts are an important source of income for families in many communities in the Yucatan, especially those …
What Happened to Community-Based Tourism during the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic came as a big bucket of cold water for everyone. After an intense planning process, at the beginning of the year we held a couple of meetings with the operative team and partners in the community of San Agustín, with the objective …
The 2nd General Assembly of the current year of the tourism cooperative union Co’ox Mayab union took place in Cenotillo
The 2nd General Assembly of this year took place on October 4 in Cenotillo, with the purpose of presenting the report of the activities from January to August 2019 and proposals for projects to come to the representative partners. The hosts of this assembly were …