Cancun's New Summer Tradition: Baseball With the Quintana Roo Tigers

The sport of baseball has a history undoubtedly plans in Mexico and throughout the Latin American region. Now the city of Cancun's own way to celebrate this exciting tradition. Since 2007, the famous Quintana Roo Tigers - one of the best Mexican league baseball team - called home Cancun. Some stage in the center of Cancun, locals and visitors welcome the Tigers to their regular Summer Games. Known as one of the best values of family friendly entertainment in Cancun, baseball games with the Quintana Roo Tigers also offer a great way for travelers to experience a unique sporting culture of Mexico. Founded in 1955, the Tigers baseball team played in 50 years in the city of Merida Yucatan. Tigers won the Mexican championship in his first season and quickly developed a reputation as one of the country's most formidable sports teams. Between 1960 and 2005, the Tigers won eight championships in the Mexican league more, showing a dominant position which is similar to the New York Yankees in the USA. In 2005, Tiger's 50th anniversary season, the team won its ninth overall victory with a list with only Mexican-American players, a feat that was celebrated as a national triumph. Two years later left the Tigers to Cancun and Merida began playing in the Beto Avila Stadium is located in the heart of the city center. This year, to celebrate its third season, as in Cancun, Quintana Roo Tigers, the team will play more than 50 home matches between 26 March and 30 July. Besides providing a glimpse into Mexico, one of the most famous baseball team, home games Tigers also offers one of the best entertainment value in Cancun. Tickets for all games at Beto Avila range Stadium 20-80 pesos (about $ 1.40 to $ 5.50). Although tickets are definitely a value in relation to sporting events in the U.S., tourists can enjoy a wide range of Mexican snacks and beverages, most items costing less than 20 pesos. In addition, bus route which passes through both the Hotel Zone and Downtown Cancun stops a short walk from the stadium in the heart of an area known for shopping. The residents in the area around the hotel can also take a taxi to the Beto Avila stadium for a low rate. The Quintana Roo Tigers play in Cancun for the entire summer at 8 on weekdays and 6 on weekends. Although Quintana Roo Tigers have only played in Cancun for a short season, the team and the Host City is ready to welcome this year Mexican League All-Star Game. Like its American counterpart, Major League, Mexican League All-Star Game, a number of specific parts, exhibitions and events over the weekend by midsummer. The game will attract a lot of names familiar to die-hard baseball fans, so many players who have spent time in Major League Baseball and played for international teams in the World Baseball Classic. The Mexican League All-Star Game is seen as an important national event in Mexico, so tourists who visit Cancun during this period, there is a bit "more excitement in the city. The Mexican League All-Star Game will be held in the Beto Avila Stadium and surrounding areas 5-7 June. As one of the newer tradition Cancun Summer Games with the Quintana Roo Tigers offer passengers one of the best ways to learn the local culture in a family friendly environment. Since Beto Avila Stadium is located in the center of Cancun - a perfect destination for authentic local dishes and unique independent shops - travelers can explore the area today and enjoy a favorite pastime in the world at night.



Justin Burch writes articles about travel in Cancun for the Marriott Resorts.