The most beautiful places of Yucatan
The best of Yucatan
Yucatan offers for travelers beautiful places of Mayan history as well as stunning white beaches. For this, great snorkeling or diving and of course watching wild animals. Let's take a look at the most interesting places to visit in Yucatan
Sian Kaan
Reservation protecting the Caribbean coast
South of Tulum you will find the Sian Kaan Nature Reserve. You will find not only snow-white beaches but also mangroves. It is an ideal place to watch crabs, turtles, lizards and birds. Because it is a protected area there are virtually no buildings and the coast is virgin continue reading
Tulum Fort
Mayan port
The fortified town of Tulum served the Maya as the main port for their mighty city of Cobá, 50 km away. The castle is built on a cliff more than 12 meters high and dominates the entire historic complex. Outside, there are ruins of the palace and several temples. Besides, there are also beautiful beaches and lots of black iguanas. continue reading
Tulum Beach
Famous Mayan beach
Tulum's two kilometer long white sandy beach is located just a short distance from the fortress of the same name. It is an ideal place for independent travelers living in typical cabaňas rather than over sized resorts. The beach and its surroundings perfectly meet what you would expect from a Caribbean beach. continue reading
Mayan city Cobá
Mayan pyramid hidden in the jungle
The Cobá pyramid, like the dozens of Mayan pyramids on Yucatan, is located in the jungle, which for many centuries has made it impossible for it to be discovered by European conquerors. As one of the few pyramids, it is freely accessible to tourists and despite its considerable height, or because of it, it is very popular with tourists. We find it about 60 km from the seaside town of Tulum to the northwest. continue reading
Cenote de Dzitnup
Magical cenot at Valladolid
Very nice cenot is located just off the third largest city of Yucatan – Valladolid. You can get here easily by taxi. Bathing is allowed in the cenote, so be sure to swimsuit. Cenot was named after the nearby village of Dzitnup, but the names Cenote Samula y Xquequen are also used. continue reading
Valladolid
City and cenotes
This third largest city in Yucatan, located practically in the center of the peninsula, is often confused with the much more famous and larger Spanish Valladolid. Most tourists at least visit the Yucatan Valladolid, although worth a visit. In addition, the famous cenote Dzitnup is just a short walk away. continue reading
