COQHCYT opens summer courses at Quintana Roo's planetarium network
The state science and technology council invites children and teens to educational activities at the state planetarium network during the school break.
The Quintana Roo Council for Science and Technology (COQHCYT) issued its call to join the summer courses at the state planetarium network, according to the Quintana Roo government. The program targets children and teens on school break and aims to bring science, astronomy and technology outreach closer to families.
The state planetarium network runs facilities in cities such as Cancun (Ka'Yok'), Chetumal (Yook'ol Kaab), Cozumel (Cha'an Ka'an) and Playa del Carmen (Sayab), each with its own programming. The bulletin does not publish a detailed schedule or fees, so families are advised to contact the nearest planetarium directly for cost, hours and age ranges.
For families in Cancun
The Ka'Yok' Planetarium of Cancun is located on Avenida Politécnico Nacional, next to Parque Kabah, and typically offers dome shows, science workshops and afternoon activities during the summer. The courses are a useful alternative to the school break amid extreme heat: Civil Protection has already reported heat index values of up to 42 °C across the state.
How to sign kids up
- Ka'Yok' Planetarium (Cancun): Avenida Politécnico Nacional, at the corner of Avenida Kabah, Región 93. Check its official social channels (@planetariokayok) for current schedules and fees.
- Official COQHCYT site: coqhcyt.qroo.gob.mx for the statewide announcement.
- General contact: the agency publishes its calls on the state portal at cgc.qroo.gob.mx.
Practical tips: bring a water bottle, cap and sunscreen for the trip to the planetarium, especially during the rainy, hot days that are typical of July in Cancun.
Sources
- Boletín estatal: cursos de verano en la red de planetarios — Consejo Quintanarroense de Ciencia y Tecnología (COQHCYT)
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