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

The sport of baseball has an undeniably storiedsporting events in the United States, tourists can
history in Mexico and throughout the Latinalso enjoy a vast array of Mexican snacks and
American region. Now, the city of Cancun has itsdrinks, most items priced under 20 pesos.
own way to celebrate this exciting tradition. SinceAdditionally, the bus service that runs through
2007, the famous Quintana Roo Tigers - one ofboth the Hotel Zone and downtown Cancun stops
the top teams in Mexican League baseball - havejust a short walk from the stadium in the heart
called Cancun home. From their stadium inof a popular shopping area. Those staying in the
downtown Cancun, the Tigers welcome locals andHotel Zone can also take taxis to Beto Avila
visitors alike to their regular summer games.Stadium for a modest rate. The Quintana Roo
Known as one of the best family-friendlyTigers play in Cancun throughout the summer at
entertainment values in Cancun, baseball games8 PM during the week and 6 PM on the
with the Quintana Roo Tigers also offer a greatweekends.
way for travelers to experience a unique piece ofThough the Quintana Roo Tigers have only played
Mexico's sporting culture.in Cancun for a few short seasons, the team and
Founded in 1955, the Tigers baseball team playedits host city are prepared to welcome this year's
for 50 years in the Yucatan city of Mérida.Mexican League All-Star Game. Like its American
The Tigers won the Mexican League championshipMajor League counterpart, the Mexican League
in their first season and quickly developed aAll-Star Game features a number of special
reputation as one of the country's mostgames, exhibitions and events over the course of
formidable sports teams. Between 1960 anda mid-summer weekend. The game will attract
2005, the Tigers won eight more Mexican Leagueplenty of names known to die-hard baseball fans,
championships, exhibiting dominance similar to theas well as many players that have spent time in
New York Yankees in the United States. In 2005,Major League Baseball and played for international
the Tigers' 50th anniversary season, the teamteams in the World Baseball Classic. The Mexican
won its ninth overall championship with a rosterLeague All-Star Game is viewed as an important
featuring only Mexican-born players, a feat thatnational event in Mexico, so tourists visiting
was heralded as a national triumph. Two yearsCancun during this time will encounter a little extra
later, the Tigers left Mérida forexcitement in the city. The Mexican League
Cancún and began playing in Beto AvilaAll-Star Game will be held at Beto Avila Stadium
Stadium located in the heart of the downtownand surrounding sites from June 5-7.
district. This year, celebrating their third full seasonAs one of Cancun's newest summer traditions,
in Cancun as the Quintana Roo Tigers, the teamgames with the Quintana Roo Tigers offer
will play more than 50 home games betweentravelers one of the best ways to experience
March 26 and July 30.local culture in a family-friendly environment.
In addition to providing a glimpse at one ofFurthermore, as Beto Avila Stadium is
Mexico's most celebrated baseball teams, Tigersconveniently located in downtown Cancun - a
home games also offer one of the bestgreat destination for authentic local cuisine and
entertainment values in Cancun. Tickets to allunique independent stores - travelers can explore
games at Beto Avila Stadium range from 20 tothe area by day and enjoy one of the world's
80 pesos (approximately $1.40 to $5.50). Whilefavorite pastimes by night.
the tickets are certainly a value compared to