Quintana Roo is one of the youngest states in the country as well as the furthest east, meaning that it is the first Mexican state to see the sun come up every day. It is located in the Yucatán Peninsula, which it shares with Campeche and Yucatán, to the south it is separated from Belize and Guatemala by the Bay of Chetumal and Río Hondo, and to the east it is washed by the Caribbean.
This state contains some of the most spectacular sites in the Mayan world, such as Tulum, Cobá and Kohunlich. It also boasts modern beach resorts such as Cancún and Puerto Aventura, rustic ones such as Isla Mujeres and Akumal and traditional resorts such as Playa del Carmen. It makes up for its lack of surface rivers with an intricate system of underground rivers and limestone sinkholes that are ideal for diving. In fact, Cozumel is one of the best places in the world for diving and Banco Chinchorro'ss biodiversity is spectacular. Sian Ka?an is the largest reserve in the state while Holbox is ideal for bird watching. It also has theme parks such as Xel-Há and Xcaret. The Mayan Zone, in the center of the state, is inhabited by Mayan communities descended from those that fought in the War of the Castes that have managed to preserve their ancient rites and traditions. |
