We had a choice on our recent trip to the Yucatan Peninsula, Chichen Itza for a day, or a shorter visit to Chichen Itza after dark and Ek Balam for a day. We opted for Chichen Itza after dark–it was a fascinating way to see this world-renowned site. After leaving Vallodolid and our afternoon swimming… Continue reading Chichen Itza After Dark–a Fascinating Visit
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Fun Exploring Cenotes and Haciendas in the Yucatan Peninsula
On our recent Mexican trip, we had fun exploring cenotes and haciendas in the Yucatan Peninsula. What a great way to spend an afternoon or two: eating as much Mexican food as you want, enjoying a cold cerveza, and then going for a refreshing dip in a limestone cave’s fresh mineral laden water! Some have… Continue reading Fun Exploring Cenotes and Haciendas in the Yucatan Peninsula
What to know before you visit Valladolid Mexico
After we left our ship in Progreso, we traveled inland to the interior of the Yucatan Peninsula. Our first stop was Valladolid Mexico. This small town offers a lovely square and cathedral. We were also able to do some shopping. A Cathedral Valladolid has its own Cathedral, like every other Mexican town and city we… Continue reading What to know before you visit Valladolid Mexico
A Fantastic Visit to Uxmal Mayan Ruins
One of our day trips from Progreso was a visit to Uxmal Mayan ruins, inland past Merida, Mexico. It was a gorgeous drive to get there, and even more astonishing when we wandered the grounds of the site. Our local tour guide was very knowledgeable, and gave us a lot of information about Mayan culture… Continue reading A Fantastic Visit to Uxmal Mayan Ruins