Mexico biedt reizigers een verleidelijk smorgasbord van natuur, geschiedenis, keuken en cultuur. Azteekse en Maya-archeologische schatten, tequila, charmante koloniale steden, Mexicaans eten en strandcultuur, al deze kenmerken en meer vormen dit toeristische en historische centrum. De cultureel nieuwsgierigen zullen worden overweldigd door de indrukwekkende locaties van oude beschavingen die de grote prekoloniale geschiedenis van Mexico vormden. Natuurliefhebbers zullen in hun element zijn op de ongerepte stranden die zich uitstrekken langs de 10.000 kilometer lange kustlijn of het verkennen van de regenwouden, bergtoppen en mangrovelagunes van het land. Fijnproevers genieten van de kenmerkende en smaakvolle keuken die wereldwijd beroemd is geworden.
Located 72 kilometres east of Merida, in southern Mexico’s Yucatan State, Izamal is a historic village known as The Yellow City for its ochre-yellow buildings. The town features incredible Mayan, colonial and modern architecture. The Spanish colonial Convento de San Antonio de Padua is a grand building of arched terraces built on the flattened top of an ancient Mayan pyramid dedicated to the god Itzam Na, a tiny part of what was once a sprawling Mayan city. An incredible sound and light show takes place there regularly which gives insight into the ancient culture. Other highlights include: a wonderful cultural centre selling beautiful local crafts, excellent traditional cuisine, and restored Mayan pyramids, which can be seen as part of a horse-drawn-carriage tour of the city.
Merida, the capital of Mexico's Yucatan Province, is situated near the Gulf of Mexico and the captivating Pueblos Mágicos (magic towns). Due to its isolated geographic location, the capital of Yucatan has fostered a unique cultural and political identity. Merida was built on the site of the ancient Maya city T’ho, but many of the existing Mayan pyramids were knocked down by the Spanish to build the large colonial buildings you see today. The city is the second-largest historic centre in Mexico, after Mexico City itself, and has a host of trendy museums, art galleries, restaurants and boutiques. Don’t miss a visit to the famous avenue Paseo de Montejo to view the beautiful sculptures which line the road. The sculpture installation changes every year.
Het rustige Campeche wordt vaak over het hoofd gezien door reizigers naar het schiereiland Yucatan en biedt een overvloed aan verborgen schatten. De ongerepte, verlaten stranden strekken zich uit over de kustlijn; de Tereminos Lagoon biedt bescherming aan een overvloed aan vogel- en zeeleven en een dag kan worden besteed aan het varen van de mangroveinhammen; en de hoofdstad van de staat is een elegante koloniale stad. De versterkte oude stad, nu een werelderfgoed, werd in 1540 gesticht door Spaanse conquistadores. Heldere traditionele huizen van Andalucíaanse en Caribische invloed lijn smalle geplaveide rijstroken. Net buiten de stad vindt u Edzna, een oude Maya-stad, en verder weg, de Maya-nederzettingen Calakmul, Uxul en Xicalango.
Situated in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula southwest of Merida, Santa Rosa is famous for its stately, romantic heritage hotel, the Hacienda Santa Rosa; two intriguing and refreshing cenotes; and the nearby Mayan ruin of the Santa Rosa Xtampak Ruins. Visitors flock to experience the world underground where they can cool off in the waters, snorkel, and marvel at the unusual rock formations. Cenote Tza-Ujun-Kat features a large hole in the ceiling letting in natural light, a bottomless hole, and shallower areas, making it ideal for a family outing. Cenote Santa Rosa is a darker, more mystical location lit up spectacularly by multi-coloured lights. The Hacienda Santa Rosa offers a stunning turquoise pool surrounded by lush, flowering gardens in a 17th century villa. History enthusiasts can marvel at the incredible Santa Rosa Xtampak Ruins nearby, which date back to 300 BC.
Situated to the east of the bustling city of Merida on the beautiful Yucatan Peninsula in southeast Mexico, Tixkokob is one of the little Mayan villages dotting this scenic peninsula. Deep in Mayan country, the village is encircled by butterfly-filled tropical jungle and offers visitors a glimpse into authentic Mexico. Visitors can experience a luxury stay at a private hacienda, enjoy cultural day trips, sample delicious traditional cuisine, discover the surrounding colonial villages as well as visit several nature reserves to view an array of indigenous wildlife inhabiting the peninsula.
