Premium Tourism in Mexico: Spas in Merida

Posteado el Abril 18, 2007 - Categorizado en Hacienda Xcanatun Merida, Hotel Luz Merida, Merida Mexico, Mexico Tourism, Premium Tourism in Mexico, Spas in Merida, Spas in Mexico

In Merida you’ll find magnificent establishments offering various relaxation techniques, massages, and facial and body treatments that will allow you to maintain your beauty and keep your mind and body in harmony.

Hacienda Xcanatun – This beautiful hacienda has a spa that offers various holistic treatments, such as a honey and flower massage, special aloe vera wraps to combat stress, and separate steam rooms for men and women. Located about 12 km (7 mi) from Merida in the direction of Puerto Progreso. Tel. (999) 941-0213

Hotel Luz – Inside this colonial building, you’ll find a spa offering massages, facials, pedicures and manicures and many other services that will allow you to treat yourself to something special from head to toe. Located at 499 55th Street, between 58th Street and 60th Street. Tel. (999) 924-0035.

We invite it to visit this wonderful place and to lodge at one of many hotels in Merida.

Source:visitmexico.com

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Cultural Tourism in Merida: Art Galleries

Posteado el Abril 12, 2007 - Categorizado en Art Galleries in Merida, Art Galleries in Mexico, Cultural Tourism in Mexico, Merida Mexico, Mexico Tourism, Tourist Destinations in Mexico

In the 2000 Merida was named Cultural Capital of the Americas. At this same time various art galleries opened in Merida bringing a whole new energy to this 462-year old city. If art is your fancy, you are visiting the right city. Several galleries are owned by the foreigners who have moved to Merida and made it their home. Between the local owners and the foreigners, there is a very nice variety of artwork available.
Presently, the Santa Ana neighborhood is even being dubbed as the cultural barrio or neighborhood with several galleries in a three block stretch along Calle 60.
At the galleries you will find permanent shows and new exhibitions.Source:yucatantoday.com

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Adventure Tourism in Mexico: Scuba Diving in Merida

Posteado el Abril 12, 2007 - Categorizado en Adventure Tourism in Merida, Adventure Tourism in Mexico, Calcehtok Merida, Chak-Zinik-Che Merida, Cuzama Merida, Merida Mexico, Mexico Tourism, Scuba Diving in Mexico, Xlacah Merida

In Merida’s surrounding areas, you’ll find various caves, caverns and sinkholes that are ideal for scuba diving and snorkeling. You’ll come across spectacular rock formations as you experience the excitement of exploring narrow underground passageways. Cave diving enthusiasts, specifically those using wetsuits and air tanks, will find it particularly exhilarating as they submerge 10 meters (33 feet) below the water’s surface and discover the Yucatan’s subterranean mysteries.
Calcehtok – This underground tunnel system, which lies 32 km (20 mi) from the town of Muna, is the ideal spot to cave dive in crystalline waters. The underground network stretches 5 km (3.1 mi). To get there, go left at the Km 25 turnoff along the state highway, which is near Merida.

Xlacah – One of Merida’s biggest sinkholes with a depth of 44 meters (145 feet), it offers perfectly clear waters for scuba diving, cave diving and snorkeling. Lies just 15 km (9 mi) from Merida.

Chak-Zinik-Che – Offers all the great attributes for scuba diving: it’s 40 meters (132 feet) deep, water visibility is 50 meters (165 feet), and the average temperature is 27º C (81º F). Located 50 km (31 mi) southeast of Merida, near the town of Cuzama.

Cuzama – Located 40 km (25 mi) southeast of Merida on a state highway that you can catch in the town of Kanasin. This place has various sinkholes you can visit as a horse-drawn cart takes you along a 7-km (4-mi) path full of underbrush. Has calm and crystalline waters ideal for scuba diving, cave diving and snorkeling. Source:visitmexico.com

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Ecotourism in Mexico: Merida

Posteado el Abril 12, 2007 - Categorizado en Ecotourism in Merida, Ecotourism in Mexico, Merida Mexico, Mexico Tourism

Merida’s environs provide spectacular landscapes, where you can find various sinkholes, underground river systems with crystalline waters and lagoons hidden within mangroves. The
lush vegetation makes it ideal for observing flora and fauna or going on a photo safari.

Cenote Simbala – This beautiful sinkhole with waters of intense blue offers surroundings where you can observe a variety of plant and animal species. Located in the town of Motul on 43rd Street and 26th Street off Highway 281. It lies about 45 km (28 mi) from Merida.

Jardin Botanico Regional – A botanical garden with an important variety of indigenous vegetation: agave, orchids, aquatic plants, palms, cacti and other species. It also has a
patch of low jungle. Along the tour, you’ll come across information about the plant species, making it an educational experience as well. Located at the Centro de Estudios Cientificos de Yucatan in Puerto Progreso, 36 km (22 mi) north of Merida along Highway 261.

Reseva Especial de la Biosfera Ria Celestun – Located 95 km (59 mi) west of Merida on a state highway that you can catch near the town of Uman. Has 51,139 hectares (126,313 acres) and a 20-km-long (12.4-mi) estuary, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico in the state of Campeche. At this biosphere reserve, you can witness the spectacular sight of pink flamingos in flight and you can admire more than 170 indigenous and migratory bird species that inhabit the area. You’ll also spy crocodiles in the marshes and you may have the pleasant surprise of watching green, hawksbill and loggerhead turtles laying their eggs. Source:visitmexico.com

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