September 23 will mark 2014’s Autumnal Equinox, one of 2 times in the year when the earth’s equator passes the Sun’s center and when daytime and nighttime are of equal duration. Ancient Mayans predicted equinox dates with great accuracy, often orienting their buildings to point toward the equinoxes in such a way that sunlight would brightly beam through windows or doorways. The Ancient Maya used the equinoxes as indicators for when it was time to plant or harvest their crops.
The Autumn Equinox is a great time to be a visitor to Tulum hotels for the following reasons:
Daytime temperatures drop from the extreme summer highs, to more tolerable temperatures in the 80 degrees F range.
Rainy season is almost over, meaning less likely chances of a hurricane or excessively wet weather .
Hotel rates are still as low as they’ll be all year, and many tour providers and restaurants offer special deals to lure the off-season traveler.
Tulum is a mecca for the spiritually-centered and like-minded travelers will find several equinox-themed ceremonies or events to harness the good vibrations and peace many find this time of year to bring.
The archaeological sites of Tulum, Coba, and Chichen Itza are special places to visit any time of year, but particularly so at the equinoxes, as guides can point out special phenomena that occur only during the equinoxes. At Tulum, sunlight beams through the windows of buildings built particularly to “catch” the equinox. At Chichen Itza, light directed along the length of the steps of its main pyramid will appear to be in the shape of a serpent
During the Autumn Equinox, travelers can take advantage of low airfare, low Tulum hotel rates, and a less crowded tourist experience while enjoying one of the most harmonious and peaceful moments in our earth’s revolution around the sun.
