Merida Mexico Highlight

1. Merida

   Merida is the capital city of the Mexican state of Yucatan and was a large and important city of the Mayan empire – people have been continually living here for longer than any other city in North America! The Mayan history is evident everywhere as are traces of the old Spanish fortress and city walls and the history, buildings and architecture are some of the main reasons why people travel to this part of Mex... more »

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2. Playa del Carmen

   On the Caribbean coast of Mexico, Playa del Carmen is one of the fastest growing beach resorts in Mexico – and with good reason. Traveling to Playa del Carmen makes for a great break after the history and city of Merida. Being in the same region of Mexico as Cancun, the Playa del Carmen is growing in popularity because it offers the same beautiful Caribbean waters and beaches without the ov... more »

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3. Chichen Itza

   Chichen Itza is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. The site is on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and as well as being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has also been voted one of the 7 Wonders of the Word. Although the most famous structure of the site is a Mayan pyramid, the whole area displays a wide variety of building styles, temples, palaces and architecture from the... more »

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