In the past, the area was a lumber port dedicated to the agriculture of palo de tinte and chicle. El Cuyo in Yucatan, today is still a small fishing village. It belongs to Tizimín and sits in the Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve. Between January and September, this part of the lagoon is full of pink…
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To visit Izamal (Mexico), one of the most beautiful destinations to see in the Yucatan Peninsula, is to discover a charming little colonial town with yellow buildings that give it a unique personality. Besides, there are little secrets surrounding it that you will love. Here are some attractions near Izamal. Get the best view of…
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Merida, the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatan, is home to many beautiful water destinations. The crystal clear waters of the cenotes, the natural swimming holes, and the beautiful beaches of the Gulf of Mexico are the perfect spot for swimming, snorkeling and diving. The area is also home to many natural wonders. Here…
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Rio Lagartos is located about two to three hours north of Valladolid on the coast. Popular places like the island of Holbox, or Cancun are not far away. And yet, the tourist crowds remain absent here. Rio Lagartos is not in the focus of many travelers. Wrongly so, because here you live in a real…
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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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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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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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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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