The Coronavirus (Covid-19) continues to keep the world in
suspense. The Mexican government is working hard to minimize the number of new
infections and further contain the pandemic. Therefore, comprehensive hygiene
measures have been adopted in all public areas to reduce the transmission of the
virus and thus the population as well as the tourists. We at Native Trails want
to guarantee our customers the best possible care under hygienically perfect
conditions, which is why we always adapt our services to the current
conditions. We have developed a comprehensive hygiene concept for transfers,
hotel accommodation, restaurant visits and excursions in order to be able to
offer our clients the best possible protection on site. Please contact us
directly for further information. #usagainstcovid

The coronavirus (Covid-19) currently has the whole world holding its breath. Many countries are taking protective measures to minimize the effects on the population. Mexico also is working to keep the progress of infection rates within the country low in order to avoid overloading the health system. Cinemas, restaurants and public facilities have been closed in many cities. Meetings with more than 100 participants are prohibited. Classes in schools and universities have been stopped and the population has been encouraged to do their work via home-office. In a level-headed manner, Mexico is trying to contain the spread of the virus and protect its population. Already in 2009, the country was praised by the World Health Organization (WHO) for its prudent behaviour during the H1N1 pandemic (swine flu). It was not least the experience of this past crisis that made the country more aware of how to deal with the current situation. Nevertheless, it should be mentioned that too few tests for the coronavirus are carried out in Mexico, which means that no exact conclusions can be drawn from the current infection figures. For this reason, it is important to protect oneself and others in order to contain the spread of the virus. In addition to appropriate sneezing etiquette and regular hand washing, it is also important to maintain a certain safety distance to your fellow human beings. Especially the latter is demonstrated by “Susana Distancia” and her friend in the following picture. These characters were created to sensitize the Mexican population and to point out the measures that each individual should take.

Under the following link you will find the current infection numbers for Mexico. https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/mexico/

Guayabitos is currently still a real insider tip on the international travel market, but for Mexicans it is already one of the most popular domestic destinations – especially for families. Located directly on the so-called “Riviera Nayarit”, Guayabitos not only captivates with its fine sandy beaches and the crystal clear water of the Pacific Ocean. The small town in the southwest of Mexico also has a lot to offer, both in terms of landscape and culture. By the way, the name of the town is derived from Guayabo, the guava tree. It is native to Guayabitos and was first discovered by the Spanish.

At the end of 2019, the final decision was made to build a 1,500 km long train line through southeastern Mexico. The “Tren Maya” will pass through the states of Yucatán, Quintana Roo, Tabasco, Chiapas, Campeche and thus, several Mayan sites. Construction is expected to begin as early as spring of 2020. The main objectives of the construction of the new train line are the promotion of the ecotourism and the fight against poverty in neglected regions. The train is expected to carry three to eight million passengers per year and create tens of thousands of jobs.

AMResorts, which include hotel brands such as Zoetry, Secrets, Breathless, Dreams, Now, Reflect and Sunscape Resort & Spa, are offering their new promotion “Groups Plus” for both the travel year 2020 and the travel year 2021. This promotion is ideal for private groups of 5 rooms or more, such as families or friends, and includes benefits such as free rooms or room upgrades when booked. The discounts increase with the number of rooms booked, up to a maximum of 20 rooms. In addition, this promotion can also be combined with the wedding packages offered by AMResorts free of charge. Contact us today and ask for further information. The team of Native Trails is of course always at your disposal.

Yucatán – Archaeologists have made a sensational discovery at the Mayan cult site of Chichén Itza. Experts have discovered artefacts, vessels and objects from pre-Columbian times that are over 1000 years old in a cave in the complex. This is located about two kilometres from the famous step pyramid, at a depth of 24 metres. Currently, the archaeologists have been able to explore around 460 metres of the cave complex. Excavation director Guillermo de Anda describes the find as a “scientific treasure”. However, access to the underground cave proved to be problematic. Due to the narrow and winding construction, the researchers had to crawl over the ground in some places. In addition, a poisonous snake initially blocked the access. The cave had already been discovered by local people over 50 years ago, but at that time it was no longer considered. Only now has it once again become the focus of research.

Mexico City – The Mexican metropole was chosen by Rough Guides as one of the top destinations for the travel year 2020. Especially the flourishing art and design movement, the hip and individual city districts, the extraordinary and experimental food scene and some of the best museums in the world would make Mexico City so worth seeing and unique, according to Rough Guides. We at Native Trails can only confirm this and warmly recommend a visit to this vibrant and diverse metropole in the heart of the country.