3-Weekse Rondreis Yucatan Mexico

About the destination: Cancún is a city on the southeast coast of the Yucatán Peninsula in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is a major tourist destination of world renown and also the seat of the municipality of Benito Juárez. The city lies on the Caribbean Sea and is one of the easternmost points of Mexico. Cancún is located just north of Mexico's seaside resort on the Caribbean coast, the Riviera Maya. Cancún, located in Mexico's Yucatan region, has many great attractions. Start with the white sandy beaches of Cancun city. In the jungle of Yucatan lies one of Mexico's largest and best-preserved archaeological sites, Chichen Itza. The world-famous Mayan ruins with thousands of years of history are one of the most visited sites in the world. Cancun is surrounded by spectacular scenery. Isla Mujeres, a small beautiful island near Cancun, is simply spectacular. The magical natural underwater pools known as Cenotes are a big draw around Cancun. Many have rock formations above them. Outside Cancún we find Tulum, a unique place where you can swim in turquoise waters and visit the famous ruins of the Mayan civilizationCancún has much to offer. With its mix of tropical beaches, ancient ruins and modern resorts, this area is simply the perfect vacation destination for everyone. Modern Cancún offers beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise sea, great restaurants, lively clubs and

About the destination: Chiquila is a town in the municipality of Lázaro Cárdenas in Quintana Roo, Mexico, which is located in the extreme northeast of the Yucatán peninsula. It is located on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, and its location allows it to be the point maritime link to Holbox, an island with a significant tourist influx.

About the destination: Holbox ("black hole" in Yucatec Maya) is an island in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, located on the north coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. It is approximately 41.84 kilometres (26.00 miles) long and 1.5 kilometres (0.9 miles) wide, and it is separated from the mainland by 10 km of shallow lagoon that is home to flamingos, pelicans and other rich birdlife. Holbox Island is part of the Municipality of Lázaro Cárdenas and also part of the Yum-Balam Biosphere Reserve. Not yet heavily touristed, the island's main industry is fishing. However, the island is developing a growing tourist industry in the form of whale shark viewing. Lobster is the main product of this fishing, and many of the dishes made on the island center around lobster or other seafood.

About the destination: Valladolid is a small city in the state of Yucatán. Valladolid is an old city full of colonial buildings that stands out and is characterized by the richness of the Spanish legacy, which is expressed in the temples and old neighborhoods, where the old houses painted with bright colors highlight those features that characterize the city. Some of the main tourist attractions in Valladolid are the Convent of San Bernardino de Siena, the Municipal Palace and the Museum of San Roque.

About the destination: It is the most famous archaeological site of Mayan culture, was named World Heritage Site by UNESCO and one of the "Seven New Wonders of the World." The archaeological site covers an area of ​​6.5 square kilometers and can be visited in one day. The views and most impressive structures in Chichén Itzá are located in the central area. There you will find the Ballgame, various platforms, temples and the spectacular Castle (Pyramid of Kukulkan), a huge stone 25 meter showing the Mayan calendar. Every year during the spring and fall equinoxes, the sun creates the illusion of a snake climbing or descending the stairs of the Pyramid of Kukulkan, a fantastic phenomenon that attracts large crowds. The illusion is reproduced in sound and light show that takes place every night at the archaeological site. You can tour the archaeological site of Chichen Itza in a day trip, or spend the night at the nearby Hacienda Chichen, a place of XVI century beautifully restored and transformed into a luxury hotel and spa.

About the destination: Izamal is a Mexican city, head of the municipality of the same name in the State of Yucatan. Izamal is located 66.5 kilometers east of Merida and about 60 kilometers northwest of Chichen Itza.

About the destination: Mérida is the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatan. Mérida is a fascinating and festive city with a very distinct Spanish colonial influence. Mérida is a very atmospheric town, especially on weekends when the central streets are closed off and there is music and dancing in the main square. The whole city seems to move downtown to celebrate. It is also a good base to explore the Yucatan Peninsula. From Mérida you can visit Mayan ruins and museums, haciendas, cenotes, and a great variety of Catholic churches.Mérida was founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1542. They conquered the existing Mayan town, dismantled the pyramids and used the stones to build the Cathedral of San Idelfonso. The site of one pyramid is now Mérida's main town square. This town square or Plaza is now ringed by this cathedral as well as the town hall, the governor's palace and the Casa de Montejo, the former home of the conqueror of Yucatan. Stroll down Paseo Montejo to admire restored Spanish and French colonial mansions.Mérida is an interesting mix of amazing culture and history, tasty food, endless cultural activities and exciting attractions. Mérida is the cultural capital of the Yucatan and its beating urban heart.

About the destination: Celestún is a town in Yucatán, Mexico. It is located in the northwest corner of the state, just north of the border with the state of Campeche, on the Gulf of Mexico coast. In 2000, it had a population of just under 6,000 people; however, the population swells to 10,000 during the octopus hunting season

About the destination: Kohunlich is the name of a Mayan city and ceremonial centre, located about 65 kilometres from Chetumal, Quintana Roo, in the Río Bec region, very close to the border between Mexico and Belize. The name Kohunlich comes from the English cohoon ridge, which refers to the existence of corozo palms, a species characteristic of the Petén area. The settlement is located in an area where a flat landscape with subterranean drainage coexists with a hillside with hills, small ravines and watering holes. It is made up of housing units and civic and ceremonial architectural complexes, surrounded by fertile land for cultivation, located in an area of 14 km2.

About the destination: The Fort of San Felipe de Bacalar or Castle of San Felipe de Bacalar is located in the city of Bacalar, belonging to the state of Quintana Roo, in Mexico. It is named after Andrés Quintana Roo, a prominent figure in the independence of Mexico. The castle was ordered to be built in 1725 by Antonio de Figueroa y Silva, Spanish governor of Yucatán, as a defensive fort to preserve the state against the push of the English colonisers. It was completed in 1733. It was designed by the Italian Juan Podio. It represents the conjunction of the austere with the functional, the meeting of sobriety and elegance. Today it is the Museum of Piracy, founded in 1965 and re-inaugurated in 1983.

About the destination: Tulum is the largest community in the municipality of Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is located on the Caribbean coast of the state, near the site of the archaeological ruins of Tulum. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS •Tulum archaeological site •Muyil archaeological site •Cenotes •Sian Ka'an Biosphere. The reserve features acres upon acres of pristine mangrove swamp and wetlands. •Coba ruins. They feature "el castillo" the tallest of the Mayan ruins that juts up above the treetops in the jungle. You can still climb el castillo in Coba and the sight from the top is spectacular. •Tulum Ruins. It is the biggest ancient building that is standing on the Riviera Maya shore.

About the destination: Akumal is a small beach-front tourist resort community in Mexico, south of Cancún, between the towns of Playa del Carmen and Tulum. It is located on Akumal Bay and Half Moon Bay on the site of a former coconut plantation in Tulum Municipality in the state of Quintana Roo, and is part of the Riviera Maya area. Akumal has a beautiful bay with a wide white sand beach, wonderfully warm blue-green water and great snorkeling.