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Tulum Airport Plans Revealed

Newspaper reports have revealed details of the proposed new Tulum airport, on the Riviera Maya near Cozumel, including the date the project will be put out to tender.

Local politicians have described the project as an "economic trigger" for the development of tourism on the mainland.

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Food Celebration In Playa Del Carmen

Mouths will be watering and tastebuds tingling in Playa del Carmen this September, at the Taste of Playa 2009 International Food Festival.

Last week, organizers announced this exciting new event to showcase the unique gastronomic visions and creativity of over 35 of the best local restaurants.

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Mexico Commended For Flu Response

Mexico's response to the flu scare was praised by the World Health Organization (WHO) and others, during a two-day summit of health ministers and officials in Cancun, near Cozumel, which finished on Thursday.

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A Sacred Mayan Journey

An astounding 30 handmade 26-foot canoes will cross the sea from the Riviera Maya to Cozumel in the historic Travesía Sagrada Maya, or Mayan Sacred Journey, an event being held from May 21 to 23.

This celebrated three-day reenactment brings to life the ancient, mystical journey taken by the Maya in their quest to pay tribute to the Goddess Ix Chel, whose sanctuary rests on the island.

 
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Sacred Mayan journey.
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$595 Million Investment For Airports

 

ASUR, the operator of 9 airports in the Riviera Maya and the rest of south-east Mexico, said yesterday that developments at their airports worth some $595 million between now and 2023 have been approved.

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