The Yucatan Peninsula is a totally interesting attraction in Mexico but most do not notice its geology. The base of the Yucatan peninsula is shaped like cheese. It has natural holes termed as cenotes and most of these holes are filled up with fresh and natural waters. One famous cenote is near the Ik-kil town [...]

Experience the turquoise waves of the Pacific; hear the singing exotic birds and howling monkeys in the green jungle that surrounds the Island. Enjoy the richness of ambrosial salmon food and flower salad at one of the finest diner in this tropical place. Party all through the night at a high-energy Guadalajara nightclub, take pleasure [...]

The early decades of the Mexican nation were turbulent and full of tests and perils. The conflict with France, with the United States, civil wars, corrupt and opportunistic politicians with little care for nationalism or the future of the country made these early years arguably the darkest of Mexico’s history. On the other hand, some [...]

Chixculub crater is located near the modern town of Chixculub in Yucatan. It is an ancient impact crater with a diameter of 180 km. It is thought that it was created by the impact of a asteroid with a diameter of at least 10 km, making it one of the larggest confirmed collisions in the [...]

Mani is an ancient settlement in Yucatan. Studies show that it has been inhabited continously for almost 4000 years, dating from the earliest days of the Maya. After the Spanish conquest, the city became a small center of colonial development and culture, and the architecture and style of that period provide some of the important [...]

Merida is the largest city and capital of Yucatan. It was founded in 1542 by three conquistadores, and built around the remnants of some Maya pyramids. The city has been continuously occupied since those days, and many scholars consider it the oldest existing human habitation in Latin America for that reason. The city is a [...]

Photo by jamespicht, Flickr.com The Chixculub crater , discovered in 1978 in the Mexican state of Yucatan, is often thought to hold the clues to the demise of the mighty rulers of earth millions of years ago: the dinosaurs. Many scientists hold the view that a meteor impact in this region caused a major climate [...]

For about just $320, you can have a nice weeklong, all around trip to Yucatan. As the ancient center of the Maya civilization, Yucatan will ofer many surprises and joys to you, but most importantly, for those who seek a budget travel experience, you’ll get the greatest bang for the buck you can have anywhere [...]

From NYTimes.com : 1 small grapefruit 1 large lemon 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 habanero or other chili, seeded and minced, or to taste Salt to taste 2 tablespoons oil 4 red snapper fillets, 4 to 6 ounces each, preferably skin on (and scaled).   1. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Cut orange [...]

The Hacienda Chichen Resort and Mayan Spa is one of the best hotels in Mexico’s Yucatan. The resort is located next to Chichen Itza and 90 minutes from Cancún. It is a great fit for those wanting an elegant vacation, and for anyone interested in the fascinating archaeological sites found in the area. Hacienda Chichen’s [...]