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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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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There are two ways to get to Celestun: the shorter route with about 70 km is via Chunchucmil, which is very badly built with huge potholes; the route via the highway and Uman is about twice as far, but takes the same time or even faster. Join us taking a little tour near Celestun. Welcome…
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Its name means “place of the hidden woman”. It was a sacred place for the Mayas. Here you can appreciate stalagmite and stalactite formations. It also has “The witch’s balcony”, where you can observe the formation of a vault with a hole through which a beam of light enters. The caves are one of the…
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Santa Elena is a town in the state of Yucatan, Mexico. It is approximately 80 miles from the city of Merida, capital of the state. There are several secrets regarding this little great destination. Some call it Santa Helena, but it is a mistake. Here are some tips on Santa Elena Yucatan. Santa Elena Yucatan:…
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Arriving in Merida in Yucatan allows us to know in depth the secrets of the peninsula and the Mayan culture. Once we have made this capital our base of operations, we can begin to explore. Here are some tips on day-long trips near Merida. Day-long trips near Merida: Relaxed island life on Isla Holbox Small,…
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The Yucatán Peninsula is one of the most popular destinations in Mexico. No wonder, because here you will find beautiful palm beaches, turquoise water and the typical Mexican joie de vivre. Yucatán is also a paradise for all diving and underwater enthusiasts -on the southern border with Belize is the second largest barrier reef after…
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