The Colonial Cities of the Yucatan have deep social, cultural, and political. Merida is the most famous of the old cities, although Tizimin, Tikul and and Uman are also very important. Stroll through the streets and observe the buildings in order to get a real sense of what life was like centuries ago.

The natural water holes and underground caverns are a phenomenon that must be seen. We have highlighted the most well-known and most highly visited cenotes in the region. Be sure to tell us which one you liked the best after you take a swim in the fresh and clear waters of the cenotes.

The Yucatan is famous for its diverse natural environment. The Natural Reserves in the region have been created in order to sustain wildlife (flora and fauna) so that it can be appreciated by locals and visitors far into the future.

Large land settlements, called haciendas, have been a major part of the development of the Yucatan region. Haciendas were once the key farming communities that produced natural henequin (which was processed and used for yarn, rope, and string). Since the end of the henequin trade, haciendas and their colonial buildings have become important tourist sites. Today, many haciendas have been converted to museums, restaurants, hotels, and cultural centres.

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Haciendas de la reserva ecológica Cuxtal

[ X'matkuil 1873 ] [ San Nicolás Dzoyaxché ] [ Hunxectamán ] [ San Pedro Chimay ] [ Santa Cruz Palomeque ] [ San Antonio Tahdzibichén ] [ San Ignacio Tesip ]

Haciendas dentro de la ciudad de Merida