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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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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Arriving in Maxcanu in Yucatan, after driving comfortably for 70 minutes on the federal highway, it is striking to see a town much larger than others in the area. In fact, it has a population of close to 25,000. It is one of 106 municipalities in the state of Yucatán and is made up of…
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Isla Holbox is an island that consists entirely of sand. It’s 26 miles long and 1.2 miles wide. It has numerous white beaches, turquoise lagoons and dreamlike corners. They are just waiting for your feet. What are you waiting for? These tips for a trip to Holbox could be handy. Tips for a trip to…
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Nearby the town of the same name, the Ex-Hacienda de San Antonio Yaxché is a cultural precinct that dates from the 19th century. The Mayans built it with stones, wood, iron and dirt. It has two entrances and two wells, still in operation. San Antonio Yaxché: What to expect About a mile from Ucú, its…
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Hunucma in Yucatan, a picturesque town on the road to Sisal, welcomes you with architecture and natural surprises. It will give you a peaceful and memorable travel experience. Hunucmá is a word of Mayan origin that in Spanish means “only answered”. Located just 40 minutes from Mérida, it is a town worth visiting if you…
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