Day of the Dead and the Magic Essence of Chiapas
Situated in the mountains of the state of Chiapas in southern Mexico, the colonial city of San Cristobal de las Casas, with its culture, tradition, diversity, nature and freshness, gives life to one of the most famous celebrations in the world, the Day of the Dead. With an infinite number of fascinating sites, this destination […]
Festival of souls: celebration of death in Mérida
These special days are approaching for all Mexicans when our loved ones return from the world of the dead to live with us. Throughout the Mexican Republic, celebrations are held to commemorate these days and the Yucatan is no exception. With over 10 years of tradition in Mérida, Yucatán, they celebrate the dead with the […]
Vivre en harmonie avec la nature à Nuevo Durango, Quintana Roo
Quintana Roo est un état très touristique de la République mexicaine, en particulier la Rivera Maya avec des endroits comme Cancun, Playa del Carmen, entre autres. La vérité est que ce sont les endroits les plus frappants, mais qu’en est-il des destinations touristiques cachées du sud du Mexique ? Nuevo Durango est l’un des secrets […]
Rutopia “Promise of Tourism 2022” – Behind an award there is always a story to tell
Today we want to tell you the story of how and why Rutopía won the “Promise of Tourism 2022” award, and what this award means to us. Promise of Tourism, seeks to continuously promote the participation of young entrepreneurs who create solutions to improve the quality and growth of tourism in the country. An award […]
Ventajas de vacacionar por más de una semana
El aumento de las horas de luz, de las temperaturas y la proximidad de las vacaciones hacen que nos sintamos más felices. Una buena razón para empezar a planificar unas vacaciones de más de una semana. En Rutopía nos comprometemos en la organización y planificación de cada uno de nuestros viajes, para que se vivan experiencias […]
What are the monkeys looking at? Let’s discover it at Punta Laguna Nature Reserve
For those who don’t know, Punta Laguna is an example of how locals can simultaneously manage tourism and resource protection. This community has taken the initiative to conserve the area and the natural sanctuary of the spider monkey. A species that in addition to having a particular importance in the ecosystem has helped since 1994 […]
Why does community-based ecotourism contribute more to travel?
An exciting tide of change is sweeping the world of travel. Community-based ecotourism offers reconnecting, adventurous, educational, and more authentic experiences than resorts. Community-based ecotourism is a different kind of tourism, emphasizing leaving an impact and directly benefiting the communities. One thing that the pandemic brought to light is the long way to go in […]
Learn all about corn and Mayan knowledge in Yaxunah community, Yucatán
There is a perfect place to reconnect and give a broader meaning to working with the land. The Maya community of Yaxunah or Primera Casa in the Maya language is located in the extreme south-central part of the state of Yucatan, just 20km from the archaeological site of Chichen Itza. It is a community as […]
Comment éviter les sargasses sur les plages au Mexique
Le sargassum est un type d’algues qui remplit les plages de façon saisonnière et modifie le bleu de l’eau en des tons brunâtres. L’invasion d’algues sargasses a affecte les écosystèmes, les plages, provoque des mauvaises odeurs et modifie le paysage. Malheureusement, elle apparaît dans certaines des plus belles zones touristiques du Mexique. L’une des raisons de son apparition […]
Un voyage bleu (et inoubliable) à la lagune de Bacalar
La lagune de Bacalar est une merveille naturelle située dans le Sud de l’Etat mexicain du Quintana Roo proche de la petite ville du même nom. Alors qu’en maya, Bakhalal, signifie “proche ou entouré de roseaux“, ce point d’eau incroyable est surtout connu comme la “lagune aux sept couleurs“. La lagune de Bacalar doit ce joli […]
