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The Tulum Sports Festival will be a weekend of fun activities to celebrate the beauty of our beach environment and the wind! Extreme Control and BEST Kiteboarding will be bringing the new 2010 equipment for kiters to try out. If you want to learn this amazing sport we will be there to teach! Come and enjoy an amazing aerial show of kiteboarding enthusiasts, live music and sunset beach party.
There’s something for everyone! We will be offering great sports events such as kiteboarding, paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, archery,and beach volley. Everyone is invited to join in. Sign Up Now!
BeachVolley Competition Professional & Amateur
Organize your team (2 People) now! Registration Fee:
Pro- $400 mn per team; Prize $3000 mn.
Amateur – $200 mn per team; Prize $1000 mn.
Aquathon
Swim 500 meters – Registration – $100 mn; Prize $1000 mn
Kayak 1000 meters – Registration – $100 mn; Prize $1000 mn
Stand Up Paddleboarding – Registration – $100 mn; Prize $1000 mn
For more information visit www.tulumsportsfestival.com
You can also register at Kite Club Playa the new shop on calle 28th between 1st and Mamitas Beach in Playa Del Carmen. Join us for the inauguracion of KITE CLUB PLAYA and the presentation of the TULUM SPORTS FESTIVAL Nov. 28 with live music and drinks!
Do It for a Good Cause
Become A Sponsor and Support the Community!!
We are looking for local sponsors for the event. It is a great opportunity to bring in the high season, promote your business and support Tulum. We are offering different sponsorship packages so please visit this link to see how you can support the event and local community groups such as the youth sports group, local recycling program and Mexicoconservación.
To Support this Awesome Event click here! www.tulumsportsfestival.com
A spectacular festival of sports and music for the whole family. Come and spend two days on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Tulum Mexico. A fun way to participate in beach and aquatic sports and learn new ones! Come and try out the Stand Up Paddleboards. Don’t miss the opportunity to try out the new 2010 equipment of Best Kiteboarding.
A perfect way for sponsors to promote the start of a new season.
Place: Playa Paraíso, Tulum
Carr. Tulum – Boca Paila, Mza. 3, Lt. 2, Tulum Ruinas
www.extremecontrol.net
Date: December 5 and 6, 2009
10 am until Sunset
VIEW OUR SPECIAL OFFER for Playa del Carmen guests and residents.
VIEW HOTEL SPECIALS for the Tulum Sports Festival.
We invite residents and tourists from Tulum, Playa Del Carmen, and Cancun as well as local business owners such as restaurants, bars, hotels and all others that want to participate.
The media and local press will be there to cover this exciting event of the Riviera Maya.
We hope for a large turn out as the entrance is free.
more info visit www.holarivieramaya.com
Year Round Events in Cancun
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Mexico’s frequent fiestas are full of color and sound, and can go on for several days. Month in and month out, Cancun has amazing events for locals and visitors alike. And with such a gorgeous setting, who wouldn’t want to celebrate? With fun, excitement, and activities for every age and interest, Cancun events will add a new dimension to your vacation.
January
Mayan Village Show
At Xcaret Park, enjoy recreations of ancient Mayan festivals, including a jungle walk and celebration of the discovery of fire. Throughout the month of January.
Epiphany
During the first week in January, local restaurants serve a cake called Rosca de Reyes which is baked with a small doll inside. The lucky recipient must invite everyone at the table to hot chocolate and tamales served in February during Candlemas.
February
Candlemas
During the first week of February, the end of the Christmas season is marked with the Candlemas celebration in homes and at local restaurants, involving a meal of tamales and hot chocolate.
Constitution Day
Speeches and ceremonies commemorating this National Holiday, on February 5.
Dia de la Bandera (Flag Day)
In mid-February, the streets are filled with Mexican flag vendors, and on February 24 everyone places a flag on their cars while children present a commemorative ceremony.
March
Carnival
During the first half of March, Cancun celebrates its version of this pre-Ash Wednesday event, with floats, street parties with local food and drinks, plus a variety of events all over town.
Benito Juarez’s Birthday
National Holiday on 21 Marcy honoring president and leader of the 19th-Century Reform movement.
Vernal Equinox
Visitors come to the main temple at Chichen Itza in late March to see the descent of the serpent Kukulkan. History has it that the Maya constructed the temple in a way that during equinox a beam of sunlight creates a shadow moving down towards earth resembling a slithering snake.
Lasser Sailing Show
During the last half of March, the waters around Cancun are filled with sailing vessels of all description.
April
Holy Week and Easter
Celebrations and processions in observance of Christ’s resurrection, during the Easter holiday.
Anniversary of the Founding of Cancun
Residents celebrate the origin of their city with parades and street parties throughout the downtown area.
May
Cinco de Mayo
National holiday commemorating Mexico’s defeat of the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862, on May 5.
Cancun Jazz Festival
Come to the Parque de las Palapas and the area around the Cancun Convention Center for live performances from the best jazz musicians in the world, during Memorial Day weekend.
June
Caribbean Hotel International Congress
During the last week of June the annual meeting of Caribbean hotel proprietors, part of which is open to the public, brings with it an exposition of various foods and services offered throughout the area.
July
Feast of Our Lady of Carmen
The port town of Ciudad del Carmen hosts an annual regional fair which includes bullfighting and livestock exhibitions, sporting events, plenty of food, drinking and dancing, in mid-July.
August
Xel-Ha
August is the perfect month in which to visit the Xel-Ha tropical water park, where you can explore the forest and waterscapes of the Yucatan Peninsula.
September
Independence Day
In the middle of September, Cancun residents celebrate the liberation of Mexico by Padre Miguel Hidalgo, on El Grito, or the “Shout” Day, with festivities all over the downtown and Isla de Mujeres areas.
Autumnal Equinox
Take a side trip to the famous Mayan pyramid of Chichen Itza, and marvel at the famous sunset optical illusion when shadows zig zag their way to the stone carving of the serpent Kukulkan, around the third week of September.
October
Mexican Caribbean Travel Mart
During the first week in October, the Cancun Travel Agent Association and the Cancun Hotel Association hold their annual convention, part of which is open to the public, and showcase food and services offered in the area.
Eve of All Souls Day
Residents bring flowers and candles to the graves of loved ones on the eve of October 31, all over the Yucatan Peninsula.
November
All Souls Day; Day of the Dead
Throughout the Yucatan Peninsula, families enjoy a traditional meal at the graves of loved ones, and various festivals are held in the area, during the first two days in November.
Movie Festival
Enjoy an international gathering of cinema enthusiasts and screenings of the world’s best independent new films, during the month of November.
World Cup Triathlon
Watch international contestants compete in swimming, running and biking events at Langosta Beach, during the first week in November.
Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution
Celebrate the Mexican Revolution of 1910 with parades, speeches and ceremonies, on November 20.
December
Christmas Holiday
Starting nine days before Christmas and concluding after the new year, a period called the “posada,” or procession, the residents celebrate the season with a variety of street fairs, piñata breaking, passion plays called “pastorelas,” and a feast in honor of the Virgen de la Soledad.
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Come and fly over Cancun
Cancun News, Experience the freedom to fly 400 m above the sea and admire Cancun and Isla Mujeres from the air.
Experience the freedom to fly 400 m above the sea and admire Cancun and Isla Mujeres from the air.
The starting point is the beach club Captain Morgan`s in Isla Blanca, 15 km from Cancun. Youy can reach us by car or by sea transport leaving from Playa Tortugas in Cancun`s hotel zone.
The Experience of Paragliding
One of our pilots will accompany you on your experience of free flight, fly without cables or mooring alongside an experienced instructor. The flight takes off from the beach towed by a boat. The pilot controls the glider and makes maneuvering to gain altitude, to soar to 400m above the sea, while you admire the scenery and take photos. Yes, you read right, you can take your own photos, unlike most tours where you have to buy them.
To fly you must be over 4 years and weighing less than 242 pounds.
Fly Safe
Our Pilots are certified and have experience of 3 years average glider flying in Mexico and Argentina. During the flight will use harness, life jackets and parachutes.
We take you to Isla Blanca and back by sea from Playa Tortugas in Cancun Hotel Zone. Daily departures every 2 hours from 10:00 to 4:00 pm
Where to eat and stay?
The starting point of the tour, Captain Morgan’s has everything for you to relax after your flight or snorkel:
* Club beach palapas, lounge chairs, showers and bathrooms
* Restaurant bar
* Parking
* 8 cabins
* Indoor volleyball (we recommend you bring your own ball)
What should you bring?
* Shorts
* Swimsuit
* Sunscreen
* Sneakers or sandals with a strap, that are comfortable, light and you do not mind if they get wet. We do not recommend flip flops for paragliding
* Camera: photo or video. We recommend that you have long strap to hang around your neck. The use of cameras is at your own risk
* Sunglasses: for paragliding.
For more Information, Contact: Tel: (998) 849 49 95 Cel: (044) 998 220 7347 Email: info@parapentemexico.com.mx
or Visit :http://www.parapentemexico.com.mx/eng/index.php
Tour + transportation
Paragliding + Snorkel
$120 USD per person
Paragliding
$100 USD Per person
Snorkel
$90 USD for 2 pax
only tour
Paragliding + Snorkel
$80USD per person
Paragliding
$65 USD per person
Snorkel
$25 USD per person
Schedules
Every day, Departing from Playa Tortugas
* 10:00am
* 12:00pm (noon)
* 2:00pm
* 4:00pm
TRANSPORTATION FROM PLAYA TORTUGAS WATERBORNE $130.00 PESOS PER PERSON MINIMUM 4 PERSONS.
Transportation is available by boat 35 minutes to the starting point in Captain Morgan`s at Isla Blanca. The schedule of your flight or snorkel tour is set when you arrive at Isla Blanca.
Parapente Mexico Photo Gallery
About us
This attraction originally started at the top of the mountains and mainly in Europe and South America, here in Cancun, Mexico we are developing this activity at Isla Blanca in Playa del Capitan Morgan. The flight begins, leaving from the beach and the boat pulls the glider with a winch adapted to automatic boat to reach 1,000 feet high, once this point is reached , the paraglider is released and then start a free flight imitating the flight of birds, in approximately 15 to 20 minutes where you can enjoy an amazing panoramic view, later to land softly on the spot where the flight began.
During the flight you can carry your camera or video and you can take your own photos and video,not like on other tours that charge you for a photo and video of your experience.
Our drivers are certified and have experience flying an average of 3 years Paragliding in Mexico and Argentina. During the flight will use harness, life jackets and parachutes.
This activity is unique here in Mexico as a tour and is offered to the general public, children from 4 years of age and older people, the only restriction we have is a maximum weight of 225 pounds, we have all permits and insurance for law.
Foor Hotel Reservations, plase visit Cancun Hotels.
Espn To Launch Cancun Governor’s Cup Holiday Tournament 2010-11
ESPN Regional Television, Inc., a subsidiary of ESPN, in conjunction with Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau and the state of Quintana Roo, announced today the creation of the Cancun Governor’s Cup, an eight-team men’s college basketball tournament to be played at the new Poliforum Benito Juarez in Cancun, Mexico. The Cancun Governor’s Cup will place an emphasis on supporting youth basketball initiatives within Mexico.
In advance of the inaugural Cancun Governor’s Cup, which will occur in December 2010, during next year’s college basketball season, Cancun will host a single-game event in January with Virginia Tech facing off against Seton Hall. Tickets for the special tipoff game on Saturday, Jan. 2, are on sale now.
The eight-team field for the December 2010 tournament, as well as the exact dates and television schedule, will be announced in the spring. Conference USA will serve as the event’s sponsoring conference.
“We are excited to host this event and showcase basketball in one of the world’s premier destinations,” said Clint Overby, senior director of events, ESPN Regional Television. “We want to be able to create an atmosphere in which we can highlight the area to players, coaches and fans as well as offer an opportunity to promote basketball to the youth of Mexico.”
“It is a privilege to work with ESPN Regional Television and we are honored to be hosting the Governor’s Cup in Cancun,” said Jesús Almaguer, CEO of the Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We welcome the opportunity to showcase our majestic destination in conjunction with such an important event.”
The new tournament in 2010-11 will feature 12 games through three days. Each team will compete in one game per day, advancing through a bracket-tournament format. The two teams that remain undefeated will face off in a championship match.
The Cancun Governor’s Cup will support youth basketball initiatives in Mexico started by the Telmex Foundation and Mexican NBA star Eduardo Najera. The Telmex Najera Youth Basketball League is working to bring the game of basketball to the youth of Mexico. Since 2007, when the league was created, 60,000 kids from across Mexico have participated. The Cancun Governor’s Cup will annually offer tickets to the league for kids to experience collegiate basketball firsthand.
Cancun is a world-class vacation destination located on the coast of Mexico’s easternmost state, Quintana Roo. The area is known for its outstanding beaches, outdoor activities, dining and archaeological sites. December temperatures range from 68 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit.
The single game this season, as well as next season’s inaugural tournament, will be played at the Poliforum Benito Juarez, located on Boulevard Luis Donaldo S/N a few minutes from the Cancun International Airport. The arena was opened this year and is home to the Pioneros Quintana Roo, the basketball team of the state of Quintana Roo.
For ticket or travel information, visit: www.cancungovernorscup.com.
About Cancun:
Cancun, the gateway to Mexico and the Mayan world, offers luxurious hotel infrastructure with more than 29,000 rooms, and is Mexico’s most beautiful and stylish destination. Opportunities for new experiences are everywhere, as the setting brings you into contact with both nature and Mayan culture like nowhere else.
Top-level gastronomy and nightlife; warm beaches with soft, white sand; crystal-clear, turquoise seas; and a location opposite the Great Mesoamerican Reef System, in tandem with Mexico’s world-famous hospitality, make Cancun an entirely unique tourist destination.
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Mexico’s Minister of Tourism, Rodolfo Elizondo, inaugurated the Mexico’s pavilion yesterday, with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the 2009 Motivation Show, which began yesterday and will continue on through Thursday, October 1st at the McCormick Palace in Chicago.
Accompanied by the Consul General of Mexico in Chicago, Manuel Rodriguez; the CEO of the Mexico Tourism Board, Oscar Fitch and by various state tourism authorities, Elizondo thanked exhibitors and wished them much success in their efforts to continue to attract more visitors to Mexico, taking advantage of the benefits that Mexico offers the meetings and conventions industry.
According to the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA), Mexico has moved from 11th to 9th place in terms of number of attendees at conferences worldwide. This means that from 2008 to 2009, the number of attendees increased from 74,116 to 119,084, a significant boost of 6 percent.
The Motivation Show is instrumental for Mexico, being that it is the most important tradeshow for the incentive travel market, and is visited by more than 20,000 people throughout the world.
Also during his visit, the Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE), awarded Elizondo the SITE Solidarity Award in recognition for the work that Mexico has done to promote its tourism, the governments response after the influenza outbreak and the continuous support it gives back to the meetings and incentives industry.
Elizondo also met with various industry leaders such as Orbitz and United Airlines, to discuss trends in travel and tourism opportunities in Mexico, as well as strategies to help restore air travel frequency to Mexico. He also met with Alumni Holiday International, one of the largest companies for educational and cultural group travel, with whom he discussed the opportunities for Mexico in this segment, including museum groups, schools, colleges, universities and alumni associations of the most prestigious institutions in the United States. Elizondo concluded his trip yesterday with a final meeting with directors of Martiz, the largest incentive programs company in the world.
About the Mexico Tourism Board
The Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) brings together the resources of federal and state governments, municipalities and private companies to promote Mexico’s tourism attractions and destinations internationally. Created in 1999, the MTB is Mexico’s tourism promotion agency, and its participants include members of both the private and public sectors. The MTB has offices throughout North America, Europe, Japan and Latin America. For more information on destinations and online trip bookings please go to www.visitemexico.info or www.bookcancunonline.com
México, 16 de octubre.- Para impulsar el turismo extranjero en México y darle una proyección dentro de la elite mundial del deporte, se anunció el Celebrity Golf Invitational 2009, magno evento que se realizará en Cancún de l3 al 6 de diciembre.
El certamen contará con la presencia de grandes estrellas del deporte y el entretenimiento y tendrá como plato principal dos torneos de golf, uno que se jugará en la modalidad de Skins y otro que será Pro Am, donde una celebridad capitaneará un equipo de tres amateurs.
“Tras diversas dificultades que ha atravesado nuestro país, el objetivo es promover ante los ojos del mundo a Cancún y sus alrededores como uno de los centros turísticos más importantes de la República Mexicana”, mencionó el director del evento, Gustavo Stieglitz.
Agregó que no habrá bolsa para los ganadores, y sólo se entregará un trofeo de manera simbólica al ganador, pues lo importante será la presencia de los personajes que se conjunten para disfrutar de una tarde de golf.
Explicó que las ganancias que se generen irán destinadas a asociaciones altruistas como es el Teletón, Childrens International y a un proyecto de autosuficiencia para comunidades mayas de la región.
Por su parte Reggie Whitehead, representante de Top Niche Productions, empresa que trae a los participantes, mencionó que la idea será establecer el torneo de manera anual y, por lo pronto, estará asegurado por los próximos tres años para Cancún.
En representación del elenco que asistirá estuvo presente el actor y compositor Clifton Davis, quien en breve intrvención mencionó que nunca dudo por un momento cuando le presentaron el proyecto.
“Jugar golf en Cancún es algo muy sexy, me encantó la idea, es un lugar maravilloso en donde se disfrutará mucho del ambiente, espero que varios de mis colegas puedan asistir”, dijo.
Entre las 36 personalidades que se darán cita los que ya confirmaron su asistencia son los ex basquetbolistas Rick Berry, Sam Jones y John Starks así como Bob Beamon, quien obtuvo el oro en los Juegos Olímpicos de México 68 en salto de longitud.
Asimismo Isaac Curtis ex jugador de los Bengalies de Cincinnati y Kellen Winslow de Cargadores de San Diego, además del beisbolista Ray Lankford estarán presentes.
El torneo se realizará en el Club de Golf Playa Mujeres, y además del juego, los asistentes también disputarán un torneo de póker con una subasta silenciosa durante la cena de premiación
mas informacion de cancun golf…
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