Riviera Maya & the Yucatan Travel Tips
The state of Quintana Roo, Mexico's only Caribbean real estate, stretches north from the border with Belize to the extreme northeastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula. Its barrier reef - the world's second largest - runs almost this entire distance, ending at Isla Mujeres.
This and the other reefs along the coast provide a profusion of excellent diving and snorkeling sites ranked among the world's best. Quintana Roo is also home to several impressive Mayan ruins and to resorts of every size and flavor.
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Riviera Maya Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
The famous Riviera Maya combines ancient Mayan culture, modern-day resorts and water sports action galore. The absolute best time to visit is September to December, though any time of year is ...
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Mayan Heritage: A Guide
Written by Viator, August 2010
The Pre-Columbian civilization of the Maya was a famously advanced culture that peaked in around 250 to 900 AD, with a fully developed written language, architecture, astronomical and mathematical ...
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Mayan Ruins in Mexico
Written by Hudson, USA, February 2013
One of the best activities to partake in while in Mexico is to make a visit to see some of the architectural and cultural wonders. A little sightseeing in Mexico can go a long way, and, specifically ...
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Puerto Morelos
Written by Hudson, USA, January 2013
While not technically in Cancun ,
Puerto Morelos is a quaint little seaside fishing village with enough
character, charm, and white-sand beaches to get people coming here year
after year, and ...
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The San Sebastian Fiesta in Chiapas
Written by Hudson, USA, January 2013
If you’re headed down to the southern tip of Mexico , there’s likely something of a shopping list on your To-See itinerary. Most of this, one might assume, is to soak in some traditional Mexican ...
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3 Days in Merida: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, April 2013
Merida is a city that captivates many visitors so much that they decide to stay: it’s a haven for expatriates from the U.S., Canada, and Europe. The colonial center holds plenty of charms, including ...
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Mayan Ruins near Merida
Written by Viator, April 2013
Uxmal Pronounced OOSH-mahl, this impressive site 50 miles from Merida is one of the best-restored and awe-inspiring archaeological sites in the Yucatán, as captivating as Chichen Itza but ...
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The Cenotes of the Yucatan
Written by Viator, April 2013
Visiting the Yucatan, you might here this word in passing: cenotes. It is actually an ancient Mayan word meaning “well,” but nowadays refers to the rocky sinkholes that pepper the Mayan Peninsula. ...
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