This article will give you a presentation of Merida and the principal colonial cities of Yucatán in Mexico.

Merida and the colonial cities of Yucatán

This article is a presentation of the city of Mexico, gigantic capital of the country.

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The north and south are two different worlds, not only in terms of their landscape but also their economic structures. On this one strip of land fierce industrialization contrasts with a laid back tourist lifestyle.

Lazy southern beaches vs a buzzing urban north.

In this article, you will find a description of Chichén Itzá in Mexico.

Chichén Itzá, wonderful Mayan site in Mexico

 Mexico City lives at a hundred miles an hour and is lively and fun, even though it is seen as violent and dangerous. 

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Bordered by two oceans and the Caribbean Sea, Mexico is reputed for its heavenly beaches. But that’s not all: more than half of the territory is situated above 5,000 feet in altitude and offers mountain landscapes to die for. To travel to Mexico is also to discover its northern deserts, covered in cacti, or a south-east lush&nbsp;with tropical forests. Mexico City, the country`s capital, is one of the highest capitals in the world situated at more than 6,500 feet as well as one of the largest metropolises on Earth! So many experiences await you in this country: going for walks in tiny fishing ports bordering the ocean, or deep sea diving in some of the most beautiful reefs in the world. However, it isn’t only for the flora that you will be travelling to Mexico, but also for its unique culture. The country is steeped in archaeological ruins, such as the famous Chichen Itzà. The pre-Colombian era saw extraordinary civilizations flourish; and many locations in Mexico still hold remnants of the time period still exist all around … The Spanish settlers also left a sumptuous heritage: their baroque architecture has been well preserved in several towns… For all of these reasons, as well as its gastronomy, music and lovely climate all year around. Clearly, Mexico can't be beat!

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 One of the natural jewels of Mexico, Sumidero Canyon is a splendid and impressive place that's sure to leave many who visit it absolutely amazed. 

Canyon Sumidero

The wonderful town of San Cristóbal de las Casas is a colonial jewel of Chiapas. With its cultural diversity, everyday hustle and bustle and relaxed atmosphere, you are bound to fall under its spell. 

San Cristóbal de las Casas

Las Nubes

The biggest and best preserved relief in the Mayan world.

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Valladolid is a little off the main zone of mass tourism on the peninsula (Riviera Maya and  Cancún ), so the archaeological site of Ek Balam is a little removed from the mass hordes of tourists who <a href="/mexico/">travel to Mexico</a>. That is, it's less visited than Chichén Itzá, which I acknowledge having snubbed. Ek Balam is less spectacular than Chichén Itzá, or even than other famous archaeological sites on the tourist round (Palenque, Tulum, Tikal, etc.). But its worth a visit for all that - although I have to say mainly for those who are mad about Mayan archaeology.

The biggest and best preserved relief in the Mayan world.

I was lucky enough to visit Ek Balam in November, that is to say, outside the high season. It's hard to say whether tourists know about this site or not. Whether they do or not, when I went there, there were very few people.

A small archaeological site with an impressive plaster relief...and a charming cenote.

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