Mexico Tourism Weblog / Category / » Merida MexicoPucc Route in YucatanPosted on Thursday 26 de February, 2009 - Tagged as Merida Mexico, Mexico Tourism,
Puuc Route, is a highway that leads from Oxkutzcab to Kabah, for about 41 km, connecting the interesting and less-restored Maya archaeological sites Labna, Xlapak, Sayil and Kabah and the Loltun caves. An interesting tour that gives you an overview of the Mayan civilization awaits you just 50 miles south of Merida. Each of the sites has restored Mayan pyramids and other structures, covered with brush, tree and jungle, much the way early explorers and archaeologists found them. It includes: Rates are: The tour operates with a minimum of 4 people. Author: Luciana Márquez Premium Tourism in Mexico: Spas in MeridaPosted on Wednesday 18 de April, 2007 - Tagged as 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. You´ll can make true your family dream! you´ll can enjoy in great your Mexico vacations!
Source:visitmexico.com Cultural Tourism in Merida: Art GalleriesPosted on Thursday 12 de April, 2007 - Tagged as 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. Adventure Tourism in Mexico: Scuba Diving in MeridaPosted on Thursday 12 de April, 2007 - Tagged as 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 (see Yucatan scuba). 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. 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. We recommend you see scuba diving in ixtapa. (see island adventure snorkel Mexico) . Source:visitmexico.com Ecotourism in Mexico: MeridaPosted on Thursday 12 de April, 2007 - Tagged as 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 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 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 can spy cocodriles on their habitat in your Mexico Vacations! . Source:visitmexico.com |
 
