The Mayans erected the first lighthouse to navigate to Isla Mujeres in the postclassic period, it was very frequented by pilgrims who worshiped the goddess Ixchel. It was named by the Spanish conquerors who upon arriving on the island found many clay statues in the shape of women.

The most representative dishes are based on fish and seafood, distinguishing between Tikinxik, which is a fish baked underground or prepared on the grill, seasoned with achiote, and snail ceviche.

The city was founded in 1543 by Francisco de Montejo. It was originally located in the Mayan town of Chauac-Há, but in 1545, despite the resistance of its founder and due to sanitation reasons, the town was moved to Zací, the capital of the Mayan chiefdom of the Cupules. In 1848, the city and its haciendas were invaded by the indigenous Mayans during the Caste War, so the affected families had to emigrate to other regions; The city was recovered months later by the Yucatecan government. In 1910, the city was the scene of one of the first antecedents of the Mexican Revolution known as the Valladolid Rebellion or the First Spark of the Revolution.

The legendary Mayan city of Chichén Itzá, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1988 and a Wonder of the World since 2007, stood out as the cultural and political center of the old Mayan civilization and was one of the most extensive settlements in the central-northern region. Yucatan Peninsula. In its heyday, it was the most powerful city on the Yucatan Peninsula.

The name Chichén means "mouth of the well" and Itzá refers to those who founded it, the Itzaes "water witches", around the year 435.

Located off the coast of Playa del Carmen, it is the largest island in the Mexican Caribbean and the third largest in Mexico. Rich in history, Mayan vestiges and natural wonders; an authentic paradise in the middle of the sea with white beaches, beautiful sunsets and world famous for its coral reefs. It is an adventure and relaxation destination where all kinds of activities are carried out in impressive natural settings.