Thread: The Yucatan Peninsula (general information)

ABOUT the YUCATAN

(from this website: http://www.mexonline.com/yucatan.htm , which I will add to our Cruise Resources links directory.)

The Yucatan Pennisula is made up of the three states of Campeche, Quintana Roo and Yucatan.

It includes the capitals of each state, Campeche (Campeche), Chetumal (Quintana Roo), and Merida (Yucatan) and of course the major resort areas of Cancun, Cozumel, and Playa del Carmen.

Not to mention the hidden gems of Akumal, Grutas de Balankanche, Isla Holbox, Isla Mujeres, Rio Lagartos, and Xel-Ha. Plus the cities of Escarcega, Progresso, Ticul and Valladolid.

The Yucatan peninsula is quite different than the rest of Mexico. The feeling you have as you travel and meet the people is more relaxed, more tranquil. This, no doubt, is do to the Maya and their history. Even the land around you seems different. Although you will find examples of modern and colonial lifestyles, it is the Mayan legacy which creates the sense of another world. The ruins of the past are plentiful. Some of the major sites include Chichen Itza, Coba, Edzna, Kabah, Tulum and Uxmal




NOTE: In addition to the above introductory description, the site includes links for travel. restaurants, culture, city guides and other useful things.

The above site has been added to Cruise Resources, under the category of Destinations.

In our CLF Cruise Gallery, we have 100+ photos that our members have taken when they cruised to ports of the Yucatan.

CLF YUCATAN PHOTOS HERE