MEXICO CIRCUITS
   

   The Yucatan peninsula

  The Yucatan peninsula is one of the richest regions in the   world regarding natural beauty, archaeological and historical   sites. Culturally speaking, the Yucatan has an interesting   identity given interaction with Caribbean cultures, Mexican   and Mayan roots.

  This itinerary takes you to the main zones of the peninsula,   starting with the northern zone where there are many   Mayan villages, old sisal plantations, underground rivers and   colonial cities; continuing westwards towards Campeche,   an historical important port surrounded by walls wich   suffered many pirate attacks in the colonial period; it is also   renowned for its gastronomic delicacies. The tour continues   southwards to the biggest ecological reserve in Mexico,   Calakmul; that together with the adjoined Mayan reserve   in Guatemala, make up the largest tropical rainforest   reserve after the Amazon. You will visit many archaeological   sites such as Chicanna, Kohunlich and Becan, hidden in the   middle of this impressive tropical forest. Finally, you will   visit the ecological sanctuaries and amazing beaches of the   Caribbean, an ideal location for rest, enjoy the nature or   practice all kinds of water sports.


        
  

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Hammoc under pier 
El Cuyo, Yucatan, Mexico



Seven colors lagoon
Bacalar, Q. Roo, Mexico


San Miguel Fortress
Campeche City, Mexico



The Palace
Sayil, Yucatan, Mexico

 

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