Destinations
Haciendas in Yucatan
Haciendas in Mexico were the basis of an economic system begun by the Spaniards in the 16th century, similar to the feudal system of Europe. They were efficient farming and manufacturing centers that produced....
Magnificent Mayapán
Beyond the crowds at the New World Wonder Chichén Itzá and the lush jungle setting of mysterious Uxmal, there is a third major Mayan site that is often....The Caracol, or Observatory, of Chichen Itza
If you enter the site of Chichén Itzá from the back entrance, by the hotels, the first glimpse you will have of the site's impressive architecture is the....Equinox
On March 21st and September 22nd you can witness the incredible accuracy of Mayan astronomy as it was integrated into architecture. The Mayas planned their....Hacienda Xcanatun
Many Mérida residents consider restaurant Casa de Piedra at Hacienda Xcanatún as one of the “must’s” to show their visitors. But…there is more to....Loltún Caves
Its name is derived from two Mayan words, LOL (flower) and TUN (stone). Located in the hilly Puuc region, 110 km. southeast of Mérida, these are the largest....Beach House For Sale in Telchac Puerto
Villa AzzurraPerched on a soft, peaceful beach on Yucatan's Gulf of Mexico coast, Villa Azzurra is the ultimate in peaceful beach living. This lovely 3-bedroom....Private Villas in Izamal
If you are looking for a different kind of lodging, with privacy, in a pretty, peaceful town, with the authentic feeling of Mexico at its best, how about a....Hacienda Petac
Hacienda Petac is something truly out of the ordinary. It offers groups of up to 12 family members or friends an authentic hacienda experience, with gentle,....Merida
Mérida, a city of about 828,000 people (2010 census), is a wonderful mixture of colonial city and cosmopolitan destination. With Mérida as your base, you can....Chichen Itza
The famous Mayan pyramids of Chichén-Itzá are over 1500 years old and are located only 75 miles from Mérida. The name Chichén-Itzá is a Mayan word: CHI....Uxmal
Uxmal (OOSH-mahl) means "'built three times" in the Mayan language, and though its name is a mystery, its beauty is not. As a World Heritage site, it is one of....Puuc Route
The Puuc Route, or Ruta Puuc, is an interesting and obligatory trip when you come to Yucatán. Just 80 km. south of Mérida, this is a do-able day trip. On....Things to do in Mérida
What to see in Mérida? What to do in Mérida? and What are the activities in Mérida? are the basic questions when planning a trip to the Yucatán. Here is a....Labna and the Puuc Route
Labná, once a city of some 1,500 to 2,800 people and inhabited between 750 to 1,000 AD, is located on the Puuc Route some 122 km south of Mérida by the....The Surprises of Homun
It was 11 am and we decided to go to Cuzamá, but after consulting the map we continued on to Homún, 6 km. past Cuzamá. Thus began the adventure.From Mérida....Valladolid
Located halfway (two hours from each) between Mérida and Cancún, Valladolid is a bustling Mayan city with a special colonial flavor. This is where....Hacienda Santa Rosa
We are fortunate to have some of the most magnificent, unique luxury accommodation in the world: the haciendas of Yucatán. For a romantic weekend getaway, let....Technotel Beach
The Gulf coast of Yucatán is attractive to many because it is still relatively undeveloped. However, this also means that hotel accommodation has been limited....Cenotes, Underwater Sinkholes
The natural wonders of the state of Yucatán are innumerable and some of the most important and unusual are the cenotes, or sinkholes. It is estimated that....Temple and Ex Convent of Santo Domingo
The quirky but lovely temple and ex-convent of Santo Domingo is in Uayma, a small town of 2500 inhabitants about 15 km. northwest of Valladolid. The church was....Beaches of Quintana Roo
CancúnKnown as one of the most popular tourist resorts in the world, Cancún was nothing but a sleepy fishing village until 1974, when the Mexican government....Paseo de Montejo Trust
All the travel guidebooks talk about Paseo de Montejo as the “Champs Elysees” of Mérida. Wikipedia describes that Parisian avenue as “a prestigious....Rosas & Xocolate
Mérida is the setting for something special: the Hotel Rosas & Xocolate on Paseo de Montejo at Calle 41, a member of the Design Hotels group. Three years....Day trip in Yucatan: The Puuc Route
Since Chichén Itzá was named one of the Seven New Wonders of the World on July 7th, 2007, the site has been inundated with tourism from Yucatán, Mexico, and....Hotel Macan che Bed & Breakfast
As their slogan says, Izamal is “so much more than a day trip.” And with that in mind, if you are looking for a little piece of paradise, stay at the Hotel....The Christ of Sitilpech
In a Catholic world in the process of consolidation, searching for means of expression, religious images are key. The evangelist mission of the Franciscans in....The Virgin of Izamal
Father Bernardo de Lizana wrote in the pages of the “Dictionary of Our Lady of Izamal and the Spiritual Conquest of Yucatán”, in 1623-24, about the first....Izamal
Now doesn’t that sound wonderful? Magical towns? Yes, Mexico has 35 towns that are considered magical and one of them is here in the Yucatán… just 45....Sotuta de Peon - Live Hacienda - Village Resort
Every traveler to Yucatán should include a visit to one of the many haciendas in the region, most of which at one time were part of the history of "green gold....Na' Lu'um Hotel, Restaurante, Temazcal
Na' Lu'um is a magical place situated in the heart of the Mundo Maya, where visitors will have a relaxing stay, full of peace and tranquility. Nature is the....Weekend at Hacienda Chichen Resort
For a wonderful getaway, consider spending a couple of days at Hacienda Chichen Resort and Yaxkin Spa. This is a very special place, with easy....Whale Sharks
Whale Shark season on Isla Holbox is from May 15th until September 15th. Click here to see a whale shark video, plus whale shark photos from May,....Real Estate - Beach Homes
Less than 35 minutes from Mérida lies another world - La Costa Esmeralda - the Emerald Coast. The north coast of Yucatán on the Gulf of Mexico stretches....Progreso
In its role as the hub of Yucatán’s coastal communities, Progreso is something of a paradox. Its laid-back ambience is still appealing most of the year;....Dzibilchaltun
Dzibilchaltún is the "place where there is writing on the stones," referring to the many memorial stones found at the site. Dzibilchaltún is a great....Camping at the Caves and Ruins
Our destination was the Calcehtok caves and the ruins at Oxkintoc. We started our trip at 6:30 PM. It is easy to get there by just following the highway to....UNESCO World Heritage Sites
In this month's feature in our eco-tourism series, we will discuss the World Heritage Sites designated by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and....Playa del Carmen
If you are interested in coming to the Yucatán peninsula, you probably want to spend some time on the beaches of the Mexican Caribbean. The most well known....Mayaland Resorts: The Lodge at Uxmal
A picture speaks 1,000 words and we feel that one of our cover pictures, The Lodge at Uxmal, says a lot. But, to not keep you in suspense, we will tell you all....G.E.CO MAYA
When it comes to ecotourism, you may know that many tour companies use the label but are offering adventure tours, not ecotours. G.E.CO MAYA is different.....Alacranes Reef
N 22° 24' W 89° 42' The magazine cover from one of our issues is a watercolor painting of the lighthouse keeper's office and house on Scorpion....Merida Hostels and Frugal Hotels
If you're a flexible traveler and don't need a chocolate mint on your pillow to have a relaxing and memorable vacation, hostels are a great alternative to....Motul Market
Renting a house on the coast? A quick trip to Motul will stock your kitchen and be a unique shopping experience! Just south of the Municipal Palace on the....Nightlife in Mérida
What to see, what to do, where to go in Mérida at night... Nightlife in Mérida: Name the night of the week you want to go out on the town and we'll let you....Méridas of the World
Yes, Mérida is written in plural. There are four Méridas in the world! There is a Mérida in Europe, the Asiatic Mérida and the two Méridas of this....Merida Corners
Where do you think you're going? In the early colonial days, Mérida's streets confused many of its inhabitants. If you invited a friend to your....Day trip: Campeche and Edzna
By Reg McGheeWe had the pleasure of spending Christmas Day 2005 and several days afterwards in sunny Campeche. It was a very enjoyable time. We drove....Chetumal
Chetumal, in southeastern Mexico on the border with Belize, is the small, quaint, capital of the state of Quintana Roo. Founded in 1898 with the name Payo....Campeche
More than ever, visitors to Mérida and the surrounding Mayan ruins are leaving a day or two in their schedule to visit the colonial city of Campeche. It is....