LDS Tours in Cancun LDS Tours Cancun by Alma, is your best choice if you are looking to learn about the history of the mesoamerican cultures and the Mayan ruins near Cancun. Our crew of licensed and experienced tour guides with a vast knowledge of mesoamerican history and supported by strong research of The Book of Mormon of LDS scholars, allows us to help you immerse in the scriptures and bring its stories to life. You will be surprised by all the information and connections we share with you and how it will strengthen your testimony. Reasons to Visit Cancun Mexico […]

LDS Tours Cancun LDS Tours Cancun by Alma, is your best choice if you are looking to learn about the history of the mesoamerican cultures and the Mayan ruins near Cancun. Our crew of licensed and experienced tour guides with a vast knowledge of mesoamerican history and supported by strong research of The Book of Mormon of LDS scholars, allows us to help you immerse in the scriptures and bring its stories to life. You will be surprised by all the information and connections we share with you and how it will strengthen your testimony. LDS Tours in Chichen Itza Chichen […]

LDS Tours Cancun LDS Tours Cancun by Alma, is your best choice if you are looking to learn about the history of the mesoamerican cultures and the Mayan ruins near Cancun. Our crew of licensed and experienced tour guides with a vast knowledge of mesoamerican history and supported by strong research of The Book of Mormon of LDS scholars, allows us to help you immerse in the scriptures and bring its stories to life. You will be surprised by all the information and connections we share with you and how it will strengthen your testimony. Who are the Mayans? Who are […]

The New Normality post COVID-19 outbreak When will you be able to travel to Cancun? When will Cancun Re-open after the COVID-19 outbreak? If you are one of the millions of people that couldn’t visit Cancun this Spring Break and are probably wondering when could be a good time to reschedule? Then you probably want to read this article. Without a doubt, the novel Coronavirus arrived to ruin a lot of things for many people, especially in the Tourism industry. The pandemic emergency resulted in the cancellation of 8 million airplane seats and the loss of almost 80,000 jobs, which […]

The underground rivers are distinctive natural spaces found on the Yucatan Peninsula that were formed thanks to the calcareous soil of the region. The calcareous soil absorbs rainwater by storing it in the subsoil and creates the flooded caves that have attracted thousands of visitors every year. The tropical jungle located in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is home to the longest underground river on Earth, with approximately 95 miles of it. The underground rivers, also known as subterranean rivers, are connected to cenotes of the peninsula of Yucatan. It is worth to mention that Cenotes were considered sacred places for the […]

Playa del Carmen is one of the favorite destinations for tourists, especially for those who are seeking to enjoy a swim in the turquoise waters, walk the famous 5th Avenue (yes, Playa del Carmen’s most popular and colorful avenue), or simply relax by the beach. Playa del Carmen used to be a small fishing village. Over the years, this “fishing village” has been shifting into a more cosmopolitan city thanks to the cultural diversity of its residents, the developing scene of high-end restaurants, hotel boutiques, and of course, shopping areas.  Planning a trip to Playa del Carmen may seem simple, […]

Having a hard time finding the best cenotes near the Cancun area? Today, Alma’s LDS Tours would like to share with you our top 5 choices to visit during your vacations. Everyone wants to know where the best cenotes in the Riviera Maya are, but first, are you sure what a cenote is? A cenote is one of the most popular attractions found in the Riviera Maya. These natural sinkholes of crystalline water are connected by a network of underground rivers. A cenote can take hundreds of years to form its particular rock formations. There are three common types of […]

For more than 30 years, Alma’s LDS Tours has operated tours in Cancun and the Peninsula of Yucatan, always with the solid purpose of providing the best experience to hundreds if not thousands of families from around the world. Since day one, our company has been committed to create wonderful memories and help our customers enjoy each minute shared with us. As we know, Cancun is a very popular destination, and it will keep increasing its popularity not only because of the crystal clear water and its beautiful beaches but because it is becoming the favorite spot where you can […]

A Tzompantli is a type of wooden rack or palisade, used for the public display of human skulls, typically sacrificial victims or war captives.  The word Tzompantli is derivated from the Nahuatl language and was used to refer to the skull racks found in many Aztec cities. A large number of these structures have been documented throughout Mesoamerica, and range from Epiclassic through early Post-Classic.  There are different theories about the meaning and purpose of these edifications. Still, one of the most accepted theory is that the skulls belonged to people who had been sacrificed in rituals. As we know, many Pre-Columbian […]

If you have ever been on a tour to Chichen Itza with Alma’s LDS Tours, surely you remember the ball-court where the Mayan used to play Pok ta’pok, the Mayan ballgame.  The Mayan ballgame or better known as Pok ta’pok was an ancient sport played since the Pre-Columbian time. The game had an important ritual significance, as the Mayan culture would play it to promote the movements of stars, but also represented some other aspects related to astronomy, war, or even fertility.  The rules of the game remain uncertain, but the prevailing theory indicates that players struck the ball with their hips aiming […]