Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Opens New Attraction in Cancun, Mexico

By December 22, 2021Company News
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Cancun

New Franchise Location Marks 28th Permanent Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium

ORLANDO, FL – December 21, 2021 – In time for a holiday getaway to Mexico, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Cancun is now officially open. Located in La Isla Mall, guests can explore 11 immersive galleries packed with over 400 wonders, including brand-new interactives, photo ops, and artifacts from around the world.

  • Meet the world’s tallest man and see how you measure up! Believe It or Not!, Robert Wadlow wore a size 25 ring, 37 AA shoe (on display at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Cancun) and was 8’11” tall!
  • Challenge your reality with mind-bending optical illusions and snap your photo to prove that seeing is believing in the Ames room.
  • Admire odd art, like a portrait of rapper Nicki Minaj crafted with 8,950 lipstick tubes or a replica of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling made entirely of colorful laundry lint!

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Cancun

With the opening of this Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium, the brand now boasts three attractions at La Isla. The Cancun franchise team opened Ripley’s Marvelous Mirror Maze and Ripley’s LaseRace in November 2020 while the Odditorium was still under construction.

“Amidst the challenge of designing and constructing an attraction during a pandemic, the Cancun franchise team has been hard at work, overcoming obstacles for two years to see this amazing attraction come together. We are proud of what the team has accomplished and are excited to have a strong presence in Mexico’s top tourist destination,” said Ripley’s VP of Franchise Services, Phyllis Calloway.

With nearly 40 years of experience, Ripley’s Cancun franchisee, Rene Aziz, is no stranger to the attractions industry. In 1983, he opened his first park with a single ride and continues to operate successful attractions throughout Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and the United States. CEO of Grupo Divertido, Aziz was also IAAPA Chairman of the Board—the first chairman from Latin America.

Thanks to the addition of Aziz’s franchises, Mexico has a stronghold on Ripley’s international attractions, with 12 Ripley’s experiences between Cancun, Guadalajara, Veracruz, and Mexico City.

Sabrina Sieck
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Creative Content Manager
 sieck@ripleys.com
(407) 450 – 1516

About Ripley Entertainment

Built on the foundation of a daily newspaper cartoon in 1918 — still in print today — Ripley Entertainment has grown to be a world leader in family entertainment, expanding to include more than 100 attractions in 10 countries around the world. Along with Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditoriums, Guinness World Records Attractions, Aquariums, WaxWorks, traveling shows, and miniature golf, the world of Ripley’s continues to grow through exciting new experiences, content, and books for all ages. Learn more about Ripley’s Believe It or Not! by visiting Ripleys.com and following on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.