A week to get to know the essence of Yucatán
Let’s go on an ecotourism adventure through Yucatán, a route full of natural and cultural riches and heritage. Likewise, being such a great state, visitors should not miss specific destinations. Rutopia offers a tour of Yucatan’s most emblematic and unique ecotourism sites. Relaxing Day in Holbox Island Let’s start our tour doing ecotourism on the […]
9 ecotourism attractions in Quintana Roo
The splendor that surrounds Quintana Roo is something extraordinary, from its white-sand beaches and turquoise sea to its significant cultural mosaic, biodiversity of flora and fauna, ancestral history, and ecotourism attractions. Likewise, this paradise on earth holds the history of its Mayan ancestors. Memories that today are visible in its traditions, gastronomy, and archeology. So […]
Oaxaca Tour among Forests, Handicrafts and Beaches
Oaxaca is one of the most visited states in Mexico. Its colorful beauty has captivated millions of foreigners. It is one of the few places in the country where most of the indigenous customs and traditions are still respected. This state will always welcome people with open arms and mesmerizing beauty. So let’s go with […]
Sleeping on the slopes of the amazing Tacaná Volcano (southernmost point of Mexico)
Mexico has a large number of mountains, mountain ranges, and volcanoes. There are volcanic systems throughout all of the Mexican territories. Their main characteristic is that they are aligned. There are six principal mountain systems with approximately two thousand volcanoes, although only forty-two are recognized. One of them is the Tacaná volcano in southern Mexico. […]
From Holbox to Chetumal: Mayas of Mexico and the meaning of their cities
Many reasons determine the name of a place. Elements such as climate, vegetation, animals, etc., can influence it. For example, what does Mexico mean? Although there are several theories, one of the most common is composed of the Nahuas words metztli (moon) and xictli (navel), which means “in the center of the moon.” The same happens with […]
Five towns to visit and get to know the essence of Mexico
Mexico is a large country, full of exotic climates and places. From deserts in the north to humid jungles in the south. Likewise, the different environments and terrains allowed different peoples to settle in a region and develop a particular and unique culture. For that reason, in Mexico are many towns to visit and get to know the […]
The unknown caves of Nuevo Durango
In addition to the well-known places, the sea, and Mayan ruins, Quintana Roo is full of unknown towns, almost secret, hidden in the immensity of the jungle. An example of this are the caves of Nuevo Durango. With so many places to visit in this state, sometimes we forget we are in the heart of […]
Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve, the most megadiverse in Mexico
Biosphere reserves are extraordinary places created to preserve natural sites of significant ecological, biological and cultural importance. And Mexico, a place with incredible biodiversity, has several reserves, so crucial that UNESCO considers many of them as Natural World Heritage Sites. Likewise, they are also vital for conserving diverse life forms, wildlife, or endemic species. The Axolotl and the Vaquita are the most popular […]
All about Chiapas jungle
Chiapas jungle, better known as the Lacandon jungle, is located in Chiapas, Mexico. Also, this magical place is one of the last Planet’s Green Lungs. It has a territory of approximately 1.8 million hectares. Likewise, the Lacandon jungle has a great megadiversity of 625 species of butterflies, 114 mammals, 345 birds, 84 reptiles, and 3,400 species of plants. Undoubtedly […]
Mexican flowers: beauty and colors
The amount of flowers and plants found in Mexico is immense. In general, biodiversity is one of the best things Mexico offers the world. Approximately 29,192 species of flora are in the country, and some are endemic to Mexico. Below are some examples of Mexican flowers and the meaning they hold. Dahlia (Dahlia Coccinea) Regularly used to decorate and […]
