Riviera Maya 2008 Special Events Calendar

May 13, 2008 on 8:12 am | In Beachbooker, Cancun Cozumel Yucatan, Festivals, Golf Resorts, Mexico, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Spa Resorts, Sports Travel, Surfing Resorts, Webbandstand |

The Riviera Maya has announced a number of events for 2008 events.

Among them: the PGA Canadian Tour Golf Tournament takes place May 12-18 at the Iberostar Hotel Paraiso Lindo. The Exotic Travel Club Pro-Am, which will take place May 14, will be one of the highlights. Visit http://rivieramayaopen.com/schedule.html  or www.iberostar.com/irmo

The Sacred Mayan Journey, which takes place May 30 through June 1, celebrates the ancient Mayan rituals like chanting, dances and sacred cleansing and purification ceremonies. Long before the arrival of Spaniards to the coasts of Mexico, young women across the Mayan empire journeyed on a sacred pilgrimage to pay homage to Ix Chel. The Sacred Mayan Journey is now repeated every year via canoes. Email irodriguez@gxcaret.com.mx or visit www.travesiasagradamaya.com.mx

The Tequila Expo, which takes place in August in Playa del Carmen on the famous Fifth Avenue, highlights Mexican culture, with music, crafts and competitions, such as an attempt to make the world’s largest margarita. The national restaurant association will stage a Gastronomic Expo on the final day. The Tequila Expo represents traditional brands such as Herradura, Patron and other distilleries, but the majority of displays are for small distilleries whose tequila is only available in Mexico. Visit www.rivieramaya.com  or www.playamayanews.com/entertainment

The Riviera Maya Underground Film Festival, which takes place Oct. 15-19, features independent short films and documentaries from filmmakers around the world. There are also cinematographic workshops and conferences throughout the five days. This is a non-profit event, and all activities are free. Email info@rmuff.com or direcciongeneral@rmuff.com  or visit www.rmuff.com 

 The Xcaret Life and Death Traditions Festival will take place Oct. 30 through Nov. 2. The festival celebrates and preserves Day of the Dead and All Saint’s Day traditions from across Mexico, including traditional music, food, rituals, and folkloric and classical dance with various shows and exhibits. Email irodriguez@gxcaret.com.mx  or visit www.xcaret.com.mx

Click Here for Your BEACH GEARThe Cancun-Riviera Maya Film Festival, which takes place Nov. 3-9, features original productions by new and known filmmakers from around the globe. Visit www.cancunfilmfest.com.mx  The Riviera Maya Jazz Festival at Mamitas Beach takes place Nov. 27-29. The festival has hosted performers like George Benson, Kool and the Gang, and Marcus Miller. This year’s program will be announced April 25.

Visit www.rivieramayajazzfestival.com

For more information on the Riviera Maya, e-mail info@rivieramaya.com or visit www.rivieramaya.com

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