Many restaurants in Yucatán are geared towards tourists. Often this leads to the fact that one looks for the authentic Mexican kitchen in vain. This is especially true for tourist centers like Cancún and Playa del Carmen. So here is a little food guide for beginners in Yucatan. Queso Relleno and Tamales in Valladolid Queso…
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Cozumel has so much to offer, it will definitely not be boring here. With activities for all ages and tastes, this place can be overwhelming. If you find yourself around Cozumel Island, don’t get lost – follow these helpful tips for getting around. Get a taste of Cancun first Instead of choosing the airport on…
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If you want to experience Yucatán off the beaten track, you should head for the west coast. There you will find the friendly colonial town of Campeche in the state of the same name. Campeche, officially christened “San Francisco de Campeche,” is pretty much a place to love and fall in love. Campeche is less…
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On the federal highway, which runs from Escarcega to Chetumal, is this small town with a Mayan legacy of enormous importance. Xpujil is nothing less than the head of the municipality that is home to the first mixed heritage site in Mexico; Calakmul in Campeche. What to expect Hidden among the exuberant flora of the…
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In the whole Riviera Maya, and mainly in Cancun and Playa del Carmen, it is easy to blow the budget because prices are often higher than elsewhere in Mexico. But it is possible to have a cheap stay in Playa del Carmen when you know the good deals. Here are some tips on how to…
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Ticul is located 85 kilometers from Merida on federal highway #184, between the towns of Muna and Oxkutzcab. Its name comes from the Mayan word “ti” meaning “there” and “Culi” meaning “there I am settled”. The town of Ticul is today the most important pottery center in the state of Yucatan. The city is quiet,…
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Tulum is a pearl. Tulum is the most beautiful place on the Riviera Maya. With white sandy beaches, rustling palm leaves, cute boho shops and hammocks swaying lazily in the wind. The place has long since ceased to be an insider tip, yet it has retained its charm. The flair. The relaxation. The beauty. 93…
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Tekax is located in the south of the state of Yucatan, approximately 1:15 hours from the city of Merida. It is within the Ruta Puuc. It is also near the caves that for the Maya were the doors to the underworld. Tekax means “Place of the forests”. Tekax in Yucatan: What to expect The main…
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Telchac in Yucatan is an old port, preferred by many families for resting on its beaches and enjoying its calm waters. The square, the small boardwalk, and the lighthouse give it a very peculiar flavor. In the surroundings there are tourist attractions such as the Laguna Rosada, which is an ecological refuge for migratory birds…
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Yucatán is an important tourist destination in Mexico, thanks to its natural environment, fascinating history and the warmth of its people. Indeed, because of Yucatán’s long isolation from the rest of Mexico, the indigenous inhabitants have preserved their customs, language and even gastronomic traditions. With the arrival of the Spanish, the Maya began to combine…
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