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Yucatán Total Stopping points of the tour
Playa del Carmen is a beach paradise found near Cancun, and proudly known as the Riviera Maya. A former fishing village with a Mayan name Xaman Ha, today it has blossomed into a favorite Mexican holiday destination. In this little town, you will find no overpowering hotel towers, but the true Mayan characteristics and a relaxed way of life.
Even though Playa del Carmen has no special historical places of interest itself, it is an ideal starting point for excursions to Tulum, Chichen Itza and the island of Cozumel. In the northeast of the Yucatan peninsula, you can find the archeological site Cobá. Cobá was the largest Mayan settlement during the classical period and thus an important centre, of which only a fraction has been excavated. Here you can visit one of the highest Mayan pyramids. The whole structure which includes housings, temples and a ball playground is some 80m away from the entrance. The Cobá site is opened daily from 07:00-18:00hrs.
Chichen Itza is one of the largest and best maintained ruin sites of Yucatán and it is located about 120km further to the East of Mérida. It has been a significant economic, political and religious center for about 1.000 years. One of the distinctive features, which became world's cultural heritage in 1988 and was successfully renovated, is the fusion of Maya and Toltec cultures, which is best reflected in about 30m tall pyramid of Kukulcan - also known as El Castillo.
Merida is the largest city on the Yucatan peninsula and at the same time it is the capital of the identically named state. Francisco de Montejo grounded it on the ruins of the former Maya settlement Ti Ho in 1542. The "White City", owing its name to its light house facades, is waiting for you with numerous treasures. Enjoy the colonial flair and diverse activities in the historical center of the colonial town. The central city point is Zocalo. This place attracts not only the visitors but also the natives. There is a range of various sightseeing possibilities around this square. One of the most significant sights is the majestic cathedral, which represents one of the greatest and the oldest churches of Yucatan. It was established between 1561 and 1599 in colonial style and was placed in the eastern part of Zocalo. In the governmental palace, known as Palacio del Gobierno, you will have a wonderful opportunity to admire numerous paintings of the colonial period. You will find it on the northern side of Zocalo. The former bishop's palace Ateneo Peninsula, the city market as well as museums are also worth visiting. All the contrasting colours which can be found in Tulum: crystal blue sea waters, grey-white wall ruins and greenery of the surrounding nature, will leave an everlasting impression on its visitor.
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