Hacienda Uxmal in Yucatan

Posted on Friday 27 de March, 2009 - Tagged as Mexico Hotels, Mexico Tourism, Uxmal, Yucatan Mexico,

 

Within walking distance of the entrance to the Uxmal ruins in Yucatan, the oldest and most established colonial-style hotel, Hacienda Uxmal, boasts an experienced staff and a traditional time worn appearance that resonates with most guests. All accommodations face the pool area and show dark-wood furniture, louvered shutters, ceiling fans, small TVs, minibars, twin or double beds, large closets or wardrobes, and mostly shower-only baths with marble vanities.
Recreation
Nearby
Golf Course
Pool (Indoor Pool)

On-Site
Game Room
Pool (Outdoor Pool)
Tennis (Outdoor Tennis)

Author: Luciana Márquez

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Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo

Posted on Friday 20 de February, 2009 - Tagged as Tourist Destinations in Mexico, Yucatan Mexico,

Puerto Morelos is a wonderful town in the state of Quintana Roo. It is a beautiful Yucatan resort where numerous tourists enjoy fishing as well as other activities such as windsurfing. The National Marine Park located in Puerto Morelos is definitively a must see.

There are many other things to do in Puerto Morelos such as swimming, reef diving and, of course, the cenotes in this destination can’t be out of your itinerary. There are numerous travel agencies that offer wonderful tours in Puerto Morelos as well as in its surrounding areas.
There are excellent small hotels in Puerto Morelos that offer high quality services and several facilities. If you are about to get married this can be you wedding destination! There are some boutique hotels that offer their establishments and services to help you celebrate your wedding party in a unique and memorable way. (See Merida Yucatan)

Author: Viviana Gómez

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Mexico Breaking News: Eye of Hurricane Dean Slams Mexico Coast

Posted on Tuesday 21 de August, 2007 - Tagged as Mexico News, Mexico Tourism, Yucatan Mexico,

Hurricane Dean bashed onto southern end of the Yucatan Peninsula as a massive Category 5 storm early Tuesday morning, battering the landscape with 160 mph winds as it coursed across a lightly populated area close to the Belize border.

It was the first Category 5 storm to make landfall in the Atlantic Basin since Hurricane Andrew, which devastated towns south of Miami in 1992. Trackers at the U.S. National Hurricane Center said Dean registered the third lowest pressure at landfall — a measure that indicates the intensity of the storm — ever recorded in the Atlantic Basin, trailing only Hurricane Gilbert of 1988 and an unnamed storm in 1935.Source:washingtonpost.com

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Ecotourism in Chichen Itza: Outdoor Activities

Posted on Thursday 19 de April, 2007 - Tagged as Chichen Itza Yucatan, Ecotourism in Chichen Itza, Ecotourism in Mexico, Ecotourism in Yucatan, Grutas de Balamkanche Chichen Itza, Mexico Tourism, Yucatan Mexico,

An elaborate labyrinth of underground tunnels lies below the surface of this region, making it ideal for cave diving. As you explore the abundant rock formations, you’ll feel like you’re living in a subterranean world of adventure and beauty. In Chichen Itza’s surrounding areas you’ll find accessible caves with large caverns, narrow canals and many hidden mysteries. At many of these places you can also go hiking or horseback riding while enjoying the magic of the incredible landscape.

Grutas de Balamkanche – Located 6 km (4 mi) from Chichen Itza, these caverns were once Mayan ceremonial grounds (Chichen Itza mayan ruins). Inside you’ll find the remains of countless offerings to Chaac, the Mayan rain god. You’ll also find an altar called the Throne of Balam (Jaguar), which is how the caverns got their name. The caverns’ intricate interiors, full of stalactites and stalagmites, make them ideal for cave-diving enthusiasts. Open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 to 11:00 and 2:00 to 4:00, and Sunday from 8:00 to 11:00 am. We invite you, to come and find the beautiful experience of Ecotourism in Mexico. You dont regret it! for sure.
Source:visitmexico.com

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Destinations in Yucatan: Mayan Ruins of Xcambo

Posted on Wednesday 18 de April, 2007 - Tagged as Cultural Tourism in Mexico, Cultural Tourism in Yucatan, Mayan Ruins of Xcambo, Mexico Tourism, Yucatan Mexico,

X’tampu is what the signs say that guide you to the Maya site of X’Cambo. The “x” is pronounced “sh” (shtam-poo and shcam-bow). For many years, nearby villagers used the stones for their fences, homes, and churches. Today, This very large site is actually under reconstruction and renovation.
X-Cambo was a salt and salted fish distribution center it its day, supplying Chichen Itza, Uxmal and Izamal with this protein source (see Merida Yucatan) Located close to the coast and very near the road from Progreso to Telchac Puerto, it is actually just a stones throw and short bike ride from the Hotel Reef Club and Las Tunas in Telchac Puerto. As a matter of fact, you can see the hotel and coastline from the top of the main pyramid.

A fine example of the use of the ruins stones for the other constructions is the Catholic church that is built right into the ruins. This makes for a unique combination of the two eras. May 19 and 20 are the Patron Saint days that are celebrated at this ruin.Source:yucatantoday.com

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