Fuente del Ceviche, Cancún, México

Somebody once told me the world is gonna love meI run the best Big Things site you’ve readOne day I was having fun eating tacos in the sunWhen I saw a Big Starfish up ahead Well, the tears start coming and they don’t stop comingDodging the traffic, I hit the ground runningDidn’t make sense not to run, run, runTowards Fuente del Ceviche, yum, yum, yum! … Continue reading Fuente del Ceviche, Cancún, México

El Caracol Immenso, Chetumal, México

Wander along the esoteric streets of downtown Chetumal, as the ocean breeze rustles through the palm trees, and you’ll discover a seashell conch-siderably larger than the rest. This, my friend, is El Caracol Immenso. Or The Really, Really Big Conch Shell for us gringos – and I’m here to shell you all about her! Serving as a tribute to both the vibrant local culture and … Continue reading El Caracol Immenso, Chetumal, México

Nachi Cocom, Chetumal, México

Nachi Cocom was a brilliant and inspirational Mayan chief who led his people with a stern yet fair hand, before standing up to the Spanish conquistadors as they raided his lands. He also looked really cute in a loin cloth, which is much more important – tee-hee! Unveiled in 2018 before dozens of shirtless admirers, this statue depicts Nachi in his traditional battle attire, ready … Continue reading Nachi Cocom, Chetumal, México