Quintana Roo State

LandmarksThe main archaeological sites open to the public are:
Tulum. It is the third most visited area of the country and unique because it is situated on the coast and be fortified. It has several temples such as The Castle, built on a bluff, the Temple of God falls, the Temple of the Frescos, where Mayan paintings are seen with their original colours and other minor constructions.
Coba. It is considered one of the most significant archaeological sites for the remains excavated and the potential remains to be investigated. It has the tallest pyramid in the peninsula known as the Nohoch Mul, a house of 9 rows, a playground ball and a Mayan road network.
Kohunlich. Is located in the southern state. Distinguished by the stucco masks that adorns one of the main buildings. It has a ball game and several buildings of importance.
Dzibanche - Kinichna. Located in the municipality of Othon P. White, are two sets of Mayan ruins which recently allowed access to the public.
MuseumsThe Museum of Mayan Culture is located in Chetumal, is a modern museum that presents highlights of the Mayan culture through audiovisual presentations, models and original traces.
History Museum of Cancun. Presents an approach to the Mayan culture, with original pieces found in the environment.
Museum and Study Center of Mexico Water Sports (CEDAM). Located in Akumal, displays the remains of ships from colonial times that wrecked on the nearby reefs.
Archaeological Museum - Marine Cozumel. Displays the remains of the Mayan civilization on the island and found aspects of the fauna and flora of coral reefs.
Xel Ha Marine Museum is a small museum with marine and archaeological issues in the region.
Museum of the Caste War. Tihosuco Located in the aspect of the Indian rebellion of the nineteenth century and the current mores of the Mayan people.
City Museum. It presents models and photographs of life from Chetumal to the present century.
Museo del Fuerte de Bacalar. Introduces archaeological remains of the Mayan culture and aspects of colonial life in the old town of Bacalar
Parties, Dances and Traditions
The festivities more widespread in the state are the carnival is celebrated before Lent in February or March in all municipalities. In several municipalities, especially those of the Maya and Cozumel area is held in May at the Holy Cross. They also celebrate religious holidays like the Day of the Dead in November, the Three Kings in January and those corresponding to the patron saint of the various localities.
In the municipalities of the Maya area are made of their own religious holidays as Lol Cah traditions in which he crosses himself with prayers Maya people, the planting of La Ceiba, which is the tree sacred offerings to the god Chac, the rain to prevent drought, etc.
In recent years, is celebrated in almost all municipalities the Festival of Caribbean Culture with the participation of groups from countries of the Caribbean Basin and other states of the country.
In the main resorts are traditional fishing competitions and sailing regattas.
A traditional dance is the tappers, who recalls the chicle camps that were set in the jungle for the extraction of chicle resin.
Other traditional dances, with great influence Yucatec are dancing pig's head, the dance bands and carousing.
Music
Music in the entity has significant influence and Caribbean Yucatan in the south by the constant communication with Belize and northern long only because you could hear radio stations from Cuba. With the large number of national and foreign visitors, is seen in tourist areas are increasingly influenced by international music.
In the Maya region is executed with traditional and contemporary music ensembles known as Maya Pax, which are used as musical instruments rudimentary drum constructed with logs, conch, bells, seeds, etc. as well as instruments like the guitar, violin, trumpet, etc.
CraftsIn the Maya area the main crafts are manufactured from rattan and wood hipiles embroidery and weaving hammocks.
In the coastal villages are handicrafts based on marine materials such as snails, shells, etc. It emphasizes the craft of black coral, which are manufactured commercially valuable jewels.
GastronomyThe food has great influence Yucatan, highlighting dishes prepared with wild animals like deer, boar, turkey bush, etc. that is in pibil dress the meat and bake buried and wrapped in banana leaves. Influence exists in southern Belize as the Rice and Beans (fried chicken with beans and rice cooked with coconut oil), bread boom, and so on. In coastal areas it is traditional to prepare ceviche of fish and snail Tikinxic in which fish seasoned with achiote and roasted over live coals or baked buried.
Resort
The main resorts are located in upstate, but also in the south has places for its natural resources have great potential for tourism.
The main tourist centers are:
Cancun. It is the main beach destination in the country and is recognized worldwide as a first class resort. Its main attractions are the beaches and sea of exceptional beauty, the archaeological sites that surround it, entertainment centers, shopping and tourist services.
Cozumel. It is one of the major beach destinations in the country. It is recognized worldwide for its beautiful beaches and waters and as the capital of scuba diving in the reef. It has extensive hotel infrastructure and tourism services.
Playa del Carmen. It is a resort that has recently been expanded tremendously by the number of hotels and services that have been installed. Maras jungle, sea, beaches, reefs and archaeological remains.
Riviera Maya. It includes the coast from Cancun to Tulum, where natural sites are located exceptional beauty of its beaches, sea, coral reefs and archaeological sites. In this area are based first-class resorts and there is great demand to establish new tourist developments. Some of the sites are Akumal, Puerto Aventuras, Chemuyil, Xcacel, Punta Piedra, Pamul, Xel Ha, Xcaret, Tulum, among others.
Isla Mujeres. It is a small island across from Cancun, with all the natural attractions of the region and with the advantage of calm in their surroundings. Infrastructure has adequate hotel and tourist services.
Chetumal. It is a quiet town with all amenities and tourist infrastructure. It can be considered as a base to visit the sites of natural beauty as Bacalar, Palmar, Xcalac, Mahahual, etc and as Kohunlich important archaeological sites, and Kinichna Dzibanche.
Costa Maya. It includes the coast of Punta Herrero Xcalac, which are natural beauties and archaeological Caribbean. Currently its tourism development is nascent, but with the introduction of basic services as electricity, potable water and paved roads are expected to be achieved in a short time to introduce this area to the dynamics of state tourism.