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Las ruinas de Palenque.
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
Las ruinas de Edzná – Campeche.
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
(St. Francisco de) Campeche – Unesco World Heritage Site.
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
Paseo de Montejo – Mérida.
Merida’s elegant tree lined Paseo de Montejo is the city’s main boulevard and most fashionable district. Once a primarily residential area, the Paseo de Montejo in Merida has since been commercialized and many of the historic 19th century mansions that … Continue reading
Las ruinas de Uxmal (Mérida).
By now you might well be thinking one of two things; all Richard seems to do is visit Mayan ruins or; there must be a lot of Mayan ruins in Guatemala, Belize, and The Yutacan. Of course you could be … Continue reading
The Faulty Towers of Mexico.
Since the Spanish conquest, Mérida has been the cultural capital of the entire Yucatán Peninsula. At times provincial, at others ‘muy cosmopolitano,’ it is a town steeped in colonial history, with narrow streets, broad central plazas and the region’s best … Continue reading
Bienvenido a México.
Chetumal is a relatively quiet city going about its daily life. The bayside esplanade hosts carnivals and events, and the modern Maya museum is impressive (though a bit short on artifacts). Excellent Maya ruins, amazing jungle and the border to … Continue reading
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Border crossing – Belize to Mexico.
More often than not, crossing borders can be a daunting and sometimes nerve racking experience. The excitement of receiving a new stamp in your passport is quite often compromised by the uncertainty of what to do, where to go, how … Continue reading
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The stone woman – San Ignacio (Belize).
San Ignacio is renowned for its close proximity to Belize’s famous Maya ruins, as well as being a hub for outdoor activities including caving, hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, and more. It is also one of the last towns in Belize … Continue reading
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Into the lion’s den – Belize City.
“You might find Belize City menacing, but you certainly won’t find it dull”. Lonely Planet guide to Belize. For some extraordinary reason, that I am really struggling to recall right now, I decided to spend a night in Belize city, … Continue reading
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