Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula has a special atmosphere and an immense variety of attractions, including some of the world’s best beaches and diving areas. The modern, glittering resorts of the east coast’s “Mayan Riviera” lie alongside charming old Spanish Colonial towns, sleepy Mayan villages, and the awesome remains of ancient civilizations.
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The divers’ favorite, with over 20 coral reefs that are enjoyed by first-time snorkelers and experienced divers alike. Onshore there are fine beaches and gleaming jewelry stores.
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The trendiest spot on the Riviera, with a more small-town scale than Cancún, superb swimming and snorkeling, and an ever-buzzing night-life.
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A laid-back Caribbean island with a beachcomber style. It is surrounded by rich diving reefs and fishing grounds.
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This almost uninhabited expanse of lakes, reefs, lagoon, man-groves, and forest is home to jaguars, monkeys, and millions of birds and rare plants.
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The most awe-inspiring of all Mayan cities, Chichén’s pyramids loom over huge plazas, intricately aligned with the movements of the sun and stars.
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The city is a remarkable survivor from the Spanish Colonial era. It includes an old section ringed by ramparts and bastions, and an astonishing museum of Mayan relics housed in an ancient fortress.
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Cancún Revolution DayOn 20 November the whole of Mexico reaches fever pitch with Revolution Day celebrations, Aniversario de la Revolución Mexicana. Cancún is no exception with the traditional grand parade... Read more
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