So ubiquitous is chocolate today thatit’s easy to forget its origins as theelixir of the gods. First conceived in Mesoamerica — where cacao grows natively — as a bitter beverage, European colonisers mixed cane sugar and spices into the dark liquid, remaking it as sweet chocolate in the 1...
The archaeological zone ofTulumis unlike any other, as the pre-Hispanic ruins are located on top of a cliff overlooking the turquoise sea of Paradise Beach. Many localsvisit Tulumto enjoy the stunning white beaches and explore nature. One of the main draws is the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve...