Category Archives: Mexico

Laguna Bacalar.

Posted on 14/03/2017 by Richard Griffith

Laguna Bacalar comes as a surprise in this region of scrubby jungle. More than 60km long, this crystal-clear lake offers opportunities for camping, swimming, kayaking and simply lazing around. It’s noted mostly for its large cenote, old Spanish fortress and … Continue reading →

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A return visit to Chetumal.

Posted on 12/03/2017 by Richard Griffith

Chetumal (SE Yucatán) was an excellent return transit hub for the next leg of my journey – heading north long the eastern coast of The Yucatán, en route back to Cancun. It just so happened that a carnival was taking … Continue reading →

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The gritty town of Escarcega.

Posted on 11/03/2017 by Richard Griffith

The southern peninsular region from Escárcega to Xpujil, which borders modern-day Guatemala, was the earliest established, longest inhabited and most densely populated region in the Maya world. Here you’ll find the most elaborate archaeological sites on the Yucatán Peninsula. Hwy … Continue reading →

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Cascades de Misol-Ha (Palenque).

Posted on 09/03/2017 by Richard Griffith

To avoid another long bus journey I decided to spend a night back in Palenque, prior to continuing my journey east – towards Chetumal. Just 20km south of Palenque, spectacular Misol-Ha cascades approximately 35m into a wonderful wide pool surrounded … Continue reading →

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Ocosingo & las ruinas de Toniná.

Posted on 08/03/2017 by Richard Griffith

A respite from both the steamy lowland jungle and the chilly highlands, the bustling regional market town of Ocosingo sits in a gorgeous and broad temperate valley mid- way between San Cristóbal and Palenque. The impressive Maya ruins of Toniná … Continue reading →

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San Cristóbal de las Casas.

Posted on 08/03/2017 by Richard Griffith

Set in a gorgeous highland valley surrounded by pine forest, the colonial city of San Cristóbal (cris-toh-bal) has been a popular travelers’ destination for decades. It’s a pleasure to explore San Cristóbal’s cobbled streets and markets, soaking up the unique … Continue reading →

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The journey so far.

Posted on 08/03/2017 by Richard Griffith
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Las ruinas de Palenque.

Posted on 21/02/2017 by Richard Griffith

Deservedly one of the top destinations of Chiapas, the soaring jungle swathed temples of Palenque are a national treasure and apparently one of the best examples of Maya architecture in Mexico. Modern Palenque town, a few kilometers to the east, … Continue reading →

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Las ruinas de Edzná – Campeche.

Posted on 20/02/2017 by Richard Griffith

The closest major ruins to Campeche are about 53km to the southeast – easily reached by colectivos.  Edzná once covered more than 17 sq km and was inhabited from approximately 600 BC to the 15th century AD. Most of the … Continue reading →

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(St. Francisco de) Campeche – Unesco World Heritage Site.

Posted on 16/02/2017 by Richard Griffith

Campeche is a colonial fairyland, its walled city centre a tight enclave of perfectly restored pastel buildings, narrow cobble- stoned streets, fortified ramparts and well preserved mansions. Added to Unesco’s list of World Heritage Sites in 1999, the state capital … Continue reading →

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