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Chichen Itza, between open-air market and world wonder

on April 6, 2021January 18, 2021 by Bas

Chosen as one of the new seven world wonders in 2007, Chichen Itza is the most famous of all Mexican archaeological ruins. But is it worth all the hype? Where is it? Chichen Itza can be found in the Yucatan province, in the southeastern part of Mexico. It is 200 ... View Post

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Quick guide to Valladolid, Mexico

on April 24, 2021June 30, 2021 by Bas Valladolid, Mexico

Most tourists only use Valladolid as a convenient jumping point for excursions to the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and Ek Balam. That is a mistake: Valladolid is a pleasant colonial town in its own right, with some good food and great cenotes nearby. If you want to avoid the ... View Post

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Valladolid in pictures

on April 30, 2021January 6, 2021 by Bas Valladolid, Mexico

Valladolid is just the perfect base to discover the Mayan ruins all around in the Yucatan region. But the colonial village has plenty of character as well, and one of the most beautiful cenotes (swimming holes) around. View Post

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Quick guide to Merida

on April 12, 2021June 30, 2021 by Bas Merida, Mexico

Never heard of it? Or thought it was a nice small tourist town? We've got some news for you. Merida has almost 900'000 inhabitants, so it's a massive urban sprawl... with a beautiful colonial heart! That's why it doesn't feel like a huge city. There are hardly any tall buildings, ... View Post

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Merida in pictures

on April 18, 2021January 6, 2021 by Bas Merida, Mexico

Merida is deceptive. An urban sprawl of more than 700'000 inhabitants on the Yucatan peninsula, and truly the heart of the Mayan world. The city itself has a bbeautiful, sometimes rusty, old colonial heart. It has great performance arts, and the amazing Mundo Maya museum at the edge of town. ... View Post

Lady of Immaculate Conception in Campeche by night

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Campeche in pictures

on July 30, 2021August 7, 2021 by Bas Campeche, Mexico

Campeche is not on most tourist's list when visiting the Yucatan peninsula. Too far away from the major tourist attractions like Chichen Itza. And that's a mistake. Campeche has a beautiful walled old city centre. The seaside is lovely as well, good food aplenty. And it still has this small-town ... View Post