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Oct 21, 2024 · Yucatan stands as a testament to the greatness of the Mayan civilization. Ancient cities like Chichen Itza and Uxmal attract visitors with their awe-inspiring temples and pyramids. Mayan traditions continue to thrive, visible in language, attire, and craftwork. Many locals speak the Maya language alongside Spanish.
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- Yucatan Peninsula Highlights Map
- Explore Chichen Itza
- Visit Las Coloradas
- Snorkel with Sea Turtles
- Visit The Town of Merida
- Whale Sharks at Isla Holbox
- Izamal The Yellow Town
- Swimming in Cenotes
- Cultural Experience in Valladolid
- Party in Cancún!
HOW TO USE THIS MAP:Above you’ll find a map of highlights of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Click on the top left of the map to find separate layers marking the route and points of interest. You can hide and show different layers, or click icons on the map to see the names of places I mention in this travel guide. “Star” the map to save it to you...
This UNESCO world heritage site is a centerpiece of the Mayan archaeological scene in Mexico, and gets around 1.4 million visitors a year — the region’s 2nd most popular Mayan ruins. For over a thousand years Chichen Itzawas one of the great cities of Central America – located here because of proximity to deep cenotes with access to fresh water. Th...
In a corner of the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, about 3 hours from Cancun, you’ll find a magical place where sea water turns bright pink on an epic scale. It’s all down to salt production. The Las Coloradas pink lakesare used for industrial-scale sea-salt production. As the water evaporates, salinity causes an explosion in the growth of red alga...
Who doesn’t want to swim with sea turtles? Well you can at Akumal beach, just 30 minutes South of Playa del Carmen. This shallow blue-green water is home to 3 different kinds of sea turtles that you can swim with. For years you could simply swim with the turtles at Akumal on your own, bringing your own snorkeling gear. However, to help preserve the...
The capital city of Yucatan state has colonial history is written into the architecture of most of the buildings in the beautiful, pedestrian-friendly city center, and liberal use of white limestone has given Meridathe nickname “the white city”. The town’s broad streets and high rooftops never make it feel crowded or heavily populated. It’s a great...
Whale sharks are the largest fish in the ocean, growing up to 40 feet long and weighing up to 20,000 pounds. And, you can swim with them! However you don’t have to worry about them eating you, as they prefer plankton. Swimming next to a 30-foot long sea creature, the size of a bus, was a wild experience. It’s a bit intimidating to be honest… they’r...
Welcome to another city obsessed with a primary color! Almost every major expanse of wall and building facade was painted a deep golden yellow for a special visit from Pope John Paul II in 1993, and they just never changed it. Izamalis built on a series of hills that once housed Mayan pyramids (and much of the town still speaks the Mayan language)....
What’s a cenote you ask? It’s an underground cave filled with fresh water. The Yucatan Peninsula has tons of them — sinkholes that open up into underground rivers with the clearest water you’ve ever seen. Cenotes are the perfect way to cool off on a hot day, Mexico’s natural swimming holes created when the limestone bedrock caved in to reveal under...
Not to be confused with its Spanish counterpart, the colonial city of Valladolid Mexicois built on top of an ancient Mayan settlement. The central plaza is full of classic Spanish-looking buildings, museums, and many wonderfully tasty traditional Maya restaurants and food stalls! Valladolid is another good base for exploring the Yucatan Peninsula w...
A rough translation of the word Cancunin Mayan is “pot of snakes” – and this accurately describes how you might feel about this riotous city of hotels, bars and every kind of party you can dream up. Cancun does have a lot going for it though, with all sorts of fun things to do. You can swim with whale sharks, rent jet skis, relax on the beach, take...
Apr 15, 2024 · Start your Yucatan adventure in popular Cancun, known for its beaches, numerous resorts, and buzzing nightlife. As an iconic spring break destination, the city on the Caribbean coast immediately reveals one of the biggest draws to the region: the stunning turquoise sea.
National Geographic's Yucatan Peninsula Adventure Map is a complete travel guide to the region. Coverage begins in the area of Campeche and continues to the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico shorelines, including the Riviera Maya.
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Oct 23, 2023 · Active Yucatán Road Trip: Ruins, Cenotes & Outdoor Adventure - 10 Days. View Map. This self-drive Yucatán adventure takes you through some of some of the most unspoiled nature on Mexico's Caribbean coast. Based between Valladolid and Tulum, you'll spend time exploring archaeological ruins and swimming in crystal-clear cenotes.
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With some of Mexico’s best hostels as your home, explore the Yucatan Peninsula on this nine-day adventure that wraps up with beachside days in Cancún. Kicking off in Merida, visit the jungle for a swim in crystal clear cenotes.
