Finally the fall is here, we notice a drop in the temperature, the cool breeze; this is our favorite time of the year! It also marks the return of tourists and snowbirds escaping the cold weather, so we have prepared a list of things to do during your stay in the Riviera Maya during November, 2014.
November, things to do in the Riviera Maya: OHL Classic at Mayakoba
The OHL Classic at Mayakoba made history in the world of golf by becoming the first PGA TOUR event to be played outside the United States and Canada. Today, the OHL Classic remains the only PGA TOUR event in Mexico and Latin America, with a total purse of $ 6.1 million dollars. The participants can also get 500 points for the FedEx Cup and an invitation to the Masters, it is the most important golf tournament in Latin America.
The tournament is held annually in November and will feature 132 professional golfers. The tournament is held in El Camaleon Golf Club at Mayakoba, designed by Greg Norman. The rising star, Harris English, is the current defending champion of Mayakoba. Past champions include: John Huh (2012), Johnson Wagner (2011), Cameron Beckman (2010), Mark Wilson (2009), Brian Gay (2008) and Fred Funk (2007).
The best golfer in the country, Carlos Ortiz, three times winner of the Web.com Tour, and defending champion, Harris English, head the list of players who are planning to compete in the only PGA TOUR event in Mexico. There will be also five “Major” winners amongst the 132 participants: Ángel Cabrera, Padraig Harrington, Retief Goosen, Justin Leonard and Mike Weir, as well as the Spanish player Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño.
When:
November 13th-16th
Where:
El Camaleon Golf Club
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
https://www.ohlclassic.com
Schedule:
Thursday 13th at 6:20a.m.-First Round of Professional Competition
Friday 14th at 6:20a.m.-Second Round of Professional Competition
Saturday 15th at 9:00a.m.-Third Round of Professional Competition
Sunday 16th at 9:00a.m.-Final Round of Professional Competition
November, things to do in the Riviera Maya: The Cancun Challenge
Live the Cancun Challenge, an exciting event with NCAA college basketball. Every year, thousands of fans gather in the Convention Center at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya to enjoy some of the best college basketball teams fight it out for the championship.
Support your favorite basketball team during the game while enjoying the Riviera Maya.
When:
November 25th-26th: Men’s tournament
November 27th-29th: Women’s tournament
Where:
Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
Km 72, Carretera Cancun-Chetumal
Puerto Aventuras, Mexico, 77710
Reservations: +52-984-875-1130
Schedule:
| Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014Riviera Tournament
Hartford (A) vs. Furman (H) Noon CT Florida State (A) vs. Washington(H) 2:30 p.m. CT Mayan Tournament Charlotte (A) vs. Montana (H) 5 p.m. CT Princeton (A) vs. Wake Forest (H) 7:30 p.m. CT A (Away) H (Home) |
Friday, Nov. 28, 2014Riviera Tournament
Furman (A) vs. Florida State(H) Noon CT Washington (A) vs. Hartford (H) 2:30 p.m. CT Mayan Tournament Montana (A) vs. Princeton (H) 5 p.m. CT Wake Forest (A)vs. Charlotte(H) 7:30 p.m. CT |
Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014Riviera Tournament
Washington (A) vs. Furman (H) Noon CT Florida State (A) vs. Hartford (H) 2:30 p.m. CT Mayan Tournament Montana (A) vs. Wake Forest (H) 5 p.m. CT Charlotte (A) vs. Princeton (H) 7:30 p.m. CT |
November, things to do in the Riviera Maya: Riviera Maya Jazz Festival
Have you ever dreamed of listening to great jazz music under the stars on the beach, well now you can. Mark your calendar, the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival is almost here! Remember this is a free event, but you need to arrive early to get a good spot on the beach and you may want to bring chairs, blankets, snacks and some beer or wine to enjoy during the event.
When:
November 27th-29th
Where:
Mamita’s Beach Club
Playa del Carmen
| +52 (984) 803 2868 |
Schedule:
Thursday 27th
Colin Hunter
Pato Machete
TAKE 6
Jorge Vercillo
Friday 28th
Hiram Gomez
Pat Metheny Unity Group (Chris Potter, Antonio Sanchez, Ben Williams)
Saturday 29th
Kenny Garrett
Virgil Donati
Chick Corea & The Vigil