Founded in 1542 by Francisco de Montejo the Younger, the city of Merida is known today as an important business and manufacturing center. Nonetheless, the city is better known for its distinctive cultural identity and laid-back atmosphere. You can explore the many nearby archaeological sites, stay at one of many haciendas, or just stroll around the beautiful historic center and admire the city's colonial legacy.
Founded in 1542 by Francisco de Montejo the Younger, the city of Merida is known today as an important business and manufacturing center.
Cancun has a lot more to offer than a vibrant nightlife and beach volleyball. Try the Mayan archaeological sites, for a change. Or enjoy the fine sites, dining or the shopping experience. You will get a good value for your money in any of the newly built hotels.
Cancun has a lot more to offer than a vibrant nightlife and beach volleyball.
Get the best of Mexico and Caribbean in one place, without the shopping, dining, and nightlife of nearby Cancun. Relax and enjoy beautiful beaches, diving sites, Mayan archeological sites, and museums.
Get the best of Mexico and Caribbean in one place, without the shopping, dining, and nightlife of nearby Cancun.
Recently selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and declared a World Heritage Site in 1988 by UNESCO, Chichen Itza is one of Mexico's most visited archaeological sites today and can be reached from Cancun or Merida, capital of the Yucatan Peninsula.
The Mayan communities near Chichen Itza have developed many wonderful sites for travelers to rejoice in the Maya Cultural heritage. It is recommended you avoid a day-trip visit to Chichen Itza and schedule a night or two to enjoy all the activities nearby. This allows time to see more than just a portion of this large site.
Considered one of the most important capitals of Mayan culture, here you can admire spectacular constructions such as El Castillo (The Castle) and the Kukulcan Temple, El Observatorio (The Observatory), the Caracol and the largest ball court discovered in the Mesoamerican region. There is also the Sagrado sinkhole, which is 30 meters (100 feet) wide in diameter.
Recently selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and declared a World Heritage Site in 1988 by UNESCO, Chichen Itza is one of Mexico's most visited archaeological sites today and can be reached from Cancun or Merida, capital of the Yucatan Peninsula.
The city of Campeche has a diverse set of historic gems to share with its visitors. Founded in 1540 on a former Mayan trading village, Campeche was the Yucatan Peninsula's main port. Due to the frequent pirate attacks, a set of defensive walls and fortifications surrounding the entire city was built to protect its people. You can see the beauty and magic of the city's colonial buildings, the many archaeological sites nearby, and its natural wonders.
The city of Campeche has a diverse set of historic gems to share with its visitors.
Uxmal, which means 'built three times' in the Mayan language, is one of the best-restored and maintained ruins in the Yucatán, and certainly one of the most magnificent.
A World Heritage site, and though its name is a mystery, its beauty is not. Its architecture, some of the most majestic of the Yucatán ruins, is characterized by low horizontal palaces set around courtyards, decorated with rich sculptural elements and details. It is located about 50 miles southwest of Mérida, and will take a few hours to explore thoroughly.
Uxmal, which means 'built three times' in the Mayan language, is one of the best-restored and maintained ruins in the Yucatán, and certainly one of the most magnificent.
A small, colonial city located halfway between Merida and Cancun where you will see the majority of its people still using the typical dress of the Mayas, and the buildings around the Main Plaza painted pastel colors. You will surely get a sense of the laid-back pace of life.
The development of Caribbean tourism has enhanced Valladolid's image a convenient stop to visit while in Cancun or Merida as well as to continue to the archaelogical site of Chichen Itza. Among the edifices in the colonial style that are outstanding in this city, the majestic convent of San Bernardino is a must along with San Roque Museum and the Government Palace.
A small, colonial city located halfway between Merida and Cancun where you will see the majority of its people still using the typical dress of the Mayas, and the buildings around the Main Plaza painted pastel colors.