Dear TAO Family and Friends,

November is a magical month in Mexico as we begin with “Dia De Los Muertos,” a very special time in which families and friends gather to create colorful altars of celebration and memory for their departed loved ones. The culmination of the celebration is on November 1 and 2, in conjunction with the Catholic holidays, All Saints Day and All Souls Day. On these days, and most especially during the evenings, people gather around altars and graves dedicated to their loved one. A family or friends may spend an entire night in celebration of their lost loved one.

This incredible tradition of honoring the dead is found in many parts of Mexico and helps people to experience grief and the memory of lost loved ones in a way that embraces honor, respect, playfulness, music, food, drink and a joyful spirit. This tradition offers a wonderful reflection for the month of November: we can reflect on what we are letting go of in our lives and look to our losses with both sadness, and gratitude for what we have received.

Change and loss is always a two way street. It’s important to face the sorrow and embrace the emotions might otherwise keep us stuck; we can also turn from sorrow towards gratitude as we embrace lessons learned. This month, ask yourself, “what is it time to release,” and “what loss have I yet to learn from and celebrate?”

My quote of the month Quien con la esperanza vive, alegre muere which basicallymeans He who lives with hope dies happy.

Happy month of November everyone

Isaac Henares
Operations Director

Discovery Weekend

Come and join us for our next Discovery Weekend and find out for yourself why everyone is talking about the Riviera Maya and the new way of life at TAO Inspired Living.

Read more here about our next Discovery Weekend →

CHAN Building at Sirenis

TAO MEXICO® introduces its latest Real Estate project, CHAN Building at Sirenis®, an extraordinary development surrounded by unparalleled natural beauty and exquisite residential units located within the Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort & Spa® complex.

Located just a few meters away from the pristine white sand beaches and the crystalline waters of the Mexican Caribbean, CHAN Building at Sirenis®, is definitely a great opportunity to invest in the Riviera Maya, Mexico.

For more information please see this link → CHAN Building at Sirenis®

Tulum to get new community hospital

Tulum has been given the green light and much-needed funding to build their own community hospital.

Within the next few days, Quintana Roo Governor, Roberto Angulo, will lay the first stone at the base of where the new community hospital will stand. The new hospital has been granted 95 million peso to construct a much-needed medical facility in the municipality.

Read more here → Tulum to get new community hospital

Eco-tourists spend more than cruise passengers

An eco-tourist stays on average 12 days in a destination and spends about $140 a day during the stay, compared with a day and $89 for a cruise tourist, said Christopher Gonzalez Baca, director of the National Commission on Natural Protected Areas (CONANP) during the presentation of results of the Sixth Cozumel Bird Festival and the presentation of the agenda of the seventh edition of this event on the Island of the Swallows.

Read more here → Ecotourists spend more than cruise passengers

The Nezahualcóyotl reservoir is down 25 meters, revealing 17th-century ruins!

Record drought conditions in southeastern Mexico have been affecting farmers for some time now, but the lack of rain has had another effect on a reservoir in Chiapas: an old church has been seen rising from the water.

Read more here → The Nezahualcóyotl reservoir is down 25 meters, revealing 17th-century ruins!

Festival of Life & Death at Xcaret Park

November 1st – 3rd

Take a trip to pre‐Hispanic times and take part in one of the most ancient celebrations in the world, the Day of the Dead.

From October 30th to November 2nd enjoy Xcaret Park blanketed with the yellow and orange of the cempasúchil flowers. Live the dance, the music and aromas of the poc chuc and mucbipollo dishes that will be welcoming the faithful departed. Read more here →

Día de Muertos LuxYoga Retreat

November 1st - 4th

TAO Wellness Center

Join us for a cultural and spiritual journey to the Riviera Maya. Give yourself the gift to revitalize your spirit in an unforgettable and soul enriching getaway. Let´s honor all souls that have elevated and are watching us from above on this very special Mexican Holiday, Dia de Muertos. Read more here Día de Muertos LuxYoga Retreat

World Diabetes Day - Act today to change tomorrow

November 14th

World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated annually on November 14. Led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by IDF and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. Read more here →

Xel Ha Triathlon

November 14th & 15th

Xel-Há is proud to inform you that for the second consecutive year, it has been selected by the Mexican Triathlon Federation as venue for the National Triathlon Championship 2015. Make a journey through this unique Natural Wonder, where passion and physical strength are the engines to conquer your dreams. Come and be part of the most relevant sporting race!

Xel-Há Triathlon 2015 will be held on Saturday, November 14th (Olympic Triathlon) and Sunday November 15th (Sprint Triathlon, Children and Women Beginners). Read more here →

Mexican Revolution Day

November 20th

Mexico’s Revolution Day (Dia de la Revolucion) is a national public holiday that celebrates a 10-year revolution that began in 1910 to end the struggle against Dictator José de la Cruz Porfirio Diaz Mori. It is on the third Monday in November, near the official day on November 20.

Universal Childrens Day

November 20th

The United Nations' (UN) Universal Children's Day, which was established in 1954, is celebrated on November 20 each year to promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide. UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, promotes and coordinates this special day, which also works towards improving children's welfare.

Christ The King Day in Mexico

November 22nd

Christ the King Day (El día de Cristo Rey) is a religious celebration in Mexico held on the Sunday before Advent. It honors Jesus Christ as the king of all kings.

Pope Pius XI instituted the Christ the King feast in 1925 as a way of acknowledging Jesus’ authority and power. The town of Guanajuato in central Mexico had a monument of Jesus known as Christ the King (Cristo Rey). This monument – except for the head and heart – was destroyed in an air raid in 1927. Afterward, a new statue was built to honor “Christ the King”.

Riviera Maya Jazz Festival

November 26th – 28

3 nights of great Jazz under the moonlit sky, on the beach, for free... what more could we ask for!? Read more here on the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival →

HeartMath and Global Coherence Initiative Event

December 2nd - 6th, 2015.

Come join us for a transformative experience in Collective Coherence: Co-Creating a New World, our fourth annual Mexico event. We will practice tools for Collective Coherence and learn how this accelerates our personal unfoldment into higher potentials. Energetic connectivity will be explored and why it is effective for co-creating a new world.

Prepare yourself to embark on a unique journey and learning experience. The Collective Coherence: Co-Creating a New World event is from Dec. 2-6 at the TAO Wellness Center, a fantastic and uplifting venue in the Riviera Maya on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. More information and booking details here

RECIPE: Ancient Ways for Comfort on Cold Days: Mexican Hot Chocolate

Story goes, that for centuries, a woman could find a mate in many Mexican regions if she was able to make a good and considerable amount of foam when making hot chocolate. Otherwise, suitors would not turn their heads to her direction regardless of any other virtue. What’s more, it was the mother of the groom to be, who judged how good the foam was.

Ancient Ways for Comfort on Cold Days: Mexican Hot Chocolate

VISIT THE UNDERGROUND WORKD AT XPLOR PARK

The jungle comes to life in the best adventure Park in Riviera Maya. Xplor Park is a unique underground world where you will enjoy unparalleled adventure.

During the day fly between trees and bridges, discover amazing caves and extraordinary rock formations; and at night, the moon and stars will guide your way as you marvel at the mysteries that Xplor Fuego has for you.

Read more here →Limit Adventure at Xplor Park

TAO Foundation

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