Date: 06/01/2013 à 08/01/2013

Path: Take the Carretera Mexico 180, passando por Valladolid.

The Northern Yucatan - Merida and Chichen Itza

Found in northern Yucatán, a people who proudly preserve their traditions. Guardam a rich heritage of the Mayan civilization and also customs brought by the Spaniards. Conhecer a região é como experimentar um pouco do passado e dessa mistura cultural.

In another of our wanderings on "vacation" on the Yucatan Peninsula, we start from our HQ in Cancun toward the capital and largest city of the state of Yucatán: Merida. Founded em 1542 on the ruins of the Mayan city of T'ho, Today the city has about 800 mil habitantes e é uma das mais culturais de todo México.

The bank Valentine, Merida

The journey of about 310 km was entitled to some interesting stops along the way. The first was in the city of Valladolid, where we made a lunch. The city is very inviting for a stroll, with an air of cozy streets in front colonial architecture. We resist the temptation and continued our journey, since we wanted to get to the next stop on time. This was Chichen Itza, uma das mais famosas e bem preservadas ruínas da civilização maia em toda península.

Pracinha quiet, common in the colonial cities of the Yucatán

As was to be expected, arrived late in the ruins, so we enter in your last hour of operation (from 16 hours) Entries without paying. We ended up having to appeal to a lightning visit, buscando os principais pontos de interesse dentro do sitio arqueológico.

A Pirâmide de Kulkucan, em Chichén Itzá

Chichén Itzá functioned as political and economic center of the Mayan civilization, offering several buildings in a city of architectural design that impresses with its complexity. Estrturas like pyramid Kukulkán, the Temple of Chac Mool, the Hall of the Thousand Pillars, and the Playing Field of the Prisoners are in great condition after all this time. It is estimated that Chichén Itzá was founded around the year 435 and 455 a.C.

Sumptuous and impressive

We lost some very important points that we would like to know how the Juego de Pelota and Cenote, mas o que pudemos ver ainda que rápido foi impressionante.

Well preserved ruins

We follow with Tanajura to our final destination, Merida. Again, got a lot of hotel to spend our nights in tents. Este esquema tem funcionado muito bem nesses últimos dias de México.

The style of colonial Merida

Do not need much time in the city to identify the triple jewel of his crown: architecture, food and music. All this in historical and cultural context extremely rich. Mérida was for a time the center of Spanish power in colonial times, que se sobrepôs à resistência maia depois de anos de conflito.

Monument in honor of the Mayan

A visit to the Palacio Municipal, na Plaza Grande, is an invitation to dive into the city's history and Mexico, through huge murals painted throughout the building. In the same square is located the Casa Montejo, antiga moradia da família ligada à fundação da cidade.

All very colorful in the city center

One of several churches colonial Merida

The historic center is full of beautiful buildings around its cobbled streets. A arquitetura colonial muito bem preservada é um convite a uma caminhada sem compromisso pela cidade.

Beside the Colonial Palace, Modern art is inspired by the indigenous traditions

Churches spread throughout the city

Within the Colonial Palace, murals represent landmarks of Mexican and hisória yucateca

Legends also part of the murals

On the way, several restaurants highlight the unique culinary culture yucateca. How could it be, the kitchen features a mix of European and Mayan flavors, Corn being a crucial ingredient. We tried a variety of dishes (chicken pibil, POC Chuco and other) La Chaya Maya restaurant not, a delight!

Experience the flavors of the cuisine Ločan

Variety of igredientes and Seasonings

To complete the cultural experience, music! Mérida is proud to present their customs and traditions to visitors. Throughout the year, typical dance performances are done free on Plaza Grande. We had the opportunity to enjoy one. Spanish Dances, indigenous people and their garments. Nada melhor para representar o espírito da cidade.

Presentation of typical dance in the square

Outdoor culture and grace

The return of Mérida was the end of our "vacation" of Expedition. Nossa Last visit was left at the airport in Cancun, and then 20 dias no Yucatán, Expedition made its way. Although we made a quick stop (again) the beautiful Laguna Bacalar south of the peninsula, before continuing on the road. The end of "holiday" was also the end of our passage through Mexico and amazing dear. The two months we spent in the country were not even close enough to do everything we wanted. A simpatia, a cultura, a nature, Mexican food ford stop longing. But the expedition has to continue. Hit the road! Destination: Central America!

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Date: 05/01/2013 e 08/01/2013

Path: Leaving the north of Tulum 109, for 10 minutes, we come to the Great cenotes. For 3 Cenotes, we left Merida toward Valladolid, na detour YUC 18 até Cuzamá.

The Blue Mystic cenotes

When we think the blue Caribbean on the beautiful beaches of the Yucatan Peninsula already impressed, find another singular beauty, Typical of the region: os cenotes. Poços de água azul cristalina submergem em meio à natureza cercada de mistérios e encantam a todos com suas cores vivas à luz do sol.

Important elements of Mexican culture, the cenotes have represented the main source of fresh water for the Mayans and today are exploited as tourist activity. Surrounded by stories about his training, This natural phenomenon is present in more than 7.000 pontos espalhados pela Península do Yucatán.

Top view of a cenote, in Cuzama

A cenote can be fully opened, as a lake, or nearly completely closed, like a cave. The water found inside can be sweet, salt, ou ambas. Regardless of its structural characteristics, they all seem to share a mystical beauty to the sunshine, compondo uma paisagem daquelas de tirar o fôlego.

The green and blue of Great cenotes

Legends tell that the regional cenotes emerged from the meteor, for thousands of years. However, the most prominent theories, treat us like depressions consist of porous limestone. Nevertheless, carry the name of the sacred title, originating in the Mayan language word "ts'onot”. Some believe in its medicinal power, mysticism indígena do curative source, ou mesmo que eles sejam portais para comunicação com os deuses.

Great spot to snorkel in Gran Cenote

Throughout Mexico, tourists can find cenotes, especially in cities with archaeological sites. Although publicly available, normally, are in private places, being required to pay an entrance fee, around U.S. $ 10. We cenotes, is usually possible to do activities like snorkeling or diving. Os mais preguiçosos podem simplesmente curtir o visual e se banhar nas águas cristalinas.

Andre prepares for diving

We had the opportunity to visit some of them during our "vacation" in the Yucatan. The first thing you KNOW it was the Great cenotes, located in the vicinity of Tulum. Amid the green forest, wells leads to the interior of the water filled caverns. Certified divers, As our friend Andrew, may descend into groundwater and wander between the outputs of the Gran Cenote. Há ótimos pontos para simplesmente dar um mergulho sem compromisso e curtir a natureza.

Galera happy amid nature

The cave divers and

We also pass by 3 Cenotes of Cuzamá, city ​​located about 45 minutes from Merida. In the same ride, visit to the cenotes Chelentun ("Leaving stones"), Chansinic’che ("Tree with ants") and Bolonchoojol ("Nine drops of water"). Upon arriving in the village, hired a guide to take us through woods. Shipping was curious: donkeys pulling a cart that rode on rails. The same track is used to go back and, so if we found another group in the opposite direction, alguém tem que ceder e puxar a carroça para fora dos trilhos.

The donkey took us all to the cenote

Someone has to give

First class

The tour lasted almost the whole afternoon and it was quite interesting. The cart leads to the entrance of cenotes, where there is wood stairs giving access to the caves. Holes in the surface allow entry of sunlight, giving color to the spectacle. A blue illuminated inexplicable surge of water. Não é à toa que há todo um misticismo em torno desses fenômenos.

Nanda down the wooden ladder to the natural well

Beauty mysterious cenote in Cuzama

Light beam and the blue water mystic

Will not failed to meet the other thousands of cenotes throughout the region. Even as some of the famous Ik-Kil, nas ruins of Chichen Itza (arrived late!), or Dos Ojos, Also near Tulum (which passed straight!), will have to stay for the next visit, que não poderíamos deixar de fazer depois de conhecer esta impressionante beleza natural.

Nature in the Grand cenotes

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Date: 28/12/2012 to 30/12/2012 and 03/01/2013 à 05/01/2013

Path: We follow the Carretera 307, que segue a costa pelas praias da Riviera Maya.

Riviera Maya – To Lovers Beach

We do not need to know much to know that the Maya chose where to live well. No wonder that today, his former backyard privileged became inexhaustible source for luxury tourism in Mexico. And gave up a fancy name for the region: Riviera Maya. The relentless beauty of the coast is really lovely, for those who can afford the luxury or not. É um lugar imperdível aos amantes das praias.

Paradise View of the ruins of Tulum

Historically known as the corridor that runs from Playa del Carmen to Tulum, Today the call Riviera Maya comprises a strip of approximately 130 km of coastline between the towns of Puerto Morelos and Punta Allen, do not sul da Yucatan Peninsula. A região é famosa internacionalmente pelos seus resorts de luxo e inúmeras opções de restaurantes elegantes.

Camping aa pair of front beach, EM Tulum

Guys relaxing on the beach, Playa del Carmen em

It's easy to understand why the area eyes shines when it comes to tourism. The beaches of white sand and blue water which in itself would be paradise, are backed up by a very generous nature, both the interior of the continent to the sea. The entire coast of the Riviera Maya is accompanied by Barrier Reef System Mesoamerican, the second largest in the world after the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, which makes her not only beautiful underwater world, as full of animal life. Moreover, a região é repleta de cenotes e próxima a diversas ruínas da civilização maia.

Tulum, Riviera Maya, Mexico

Pela Carretera Federal 307, down the coast from Cancun. The first stop was the charming Playa del Carmen. The beach is full of bars on your surroundings and not difficult to find a lounge chair to enjoy a delicious diazinho beach. As no other Riviera Maya gives, prices are for gringo and somewhat salty in the busiest parts of the city. We are to find a coconut most expensive we found there, where a bar charged 90 weights (about R $ 15) por um único coquinho verde gelado.

Many tourists in the ruins

Amid the alleys of downtown, there are some options for cheap hotels and restaurants. We find an Argentine who had a great food at a price most just, o The grill Manolo. Sleeping saving, send good ol 'chat of carretera ", para convencer os gerentes de um hotel à beira da estrada nos deixar dormir no estacionamento em nossas barracas com a Tanajura.

Charming streets, Playa del Carmen em

A spin by "Quinta Avenida" of Playa del Carmen is also delicious. As our trip is over rootz, we just walk in and a sorvetinho (that was expensive!). But for those who like, there are several designer shops and restaurants that looked very good. The nightlife in the region seemed quite busy and also was chic. After the mad revelers in Cancun, preferimos deixar essas passarem.

A border of Playa del Carmen

We follow with Tanajura further south in a cozy stop in Akumal beach. Here's the deal dip! The sea is full of turtles and do not need to hire any tour package to dive and find the animals with their own gear. We spent an afternoon at the beach sexy, acompanhando as tartarugas e diversos peixes que encontrávamos no mar.

Nothing like walking on the beach without commitment

Further south of the Riviera Maya is the beach like that over this entire path, Tulum. It is not only the most photogenic Mayan ruins of the Yucatan Peninsula all that is done the city. Tulum has a long stretch of beach, delicious for those who like to enjoy the beach a good, à vista do mar azul do Caribe e longe de uma infraestrutura urbana.

Panoramic view of the ruins

Belo backyard of the Maya

Detail of the ruins

Ruins of Tulum

We camped in the area of ​​Fisherman's Beach, no Camping Santa Fe. The structure of hoteizinhos and campsites nearby was quite simple, but do not need much more to enjoy the place. Electrical energy is the basis of generators on the beach, then time or another light was not available or no water had been pumped into the water tank. But okay, the beauty and tranquility of the place compensates, and very!

Tanajura version camping in Christmas

We liked the place so much that one of the comings and goings of Cancun, escaped there for a few more days. The truth is that we could spend days and days enjoying the beaches of the Riviera Maya quietly, but the journey continues! There was still plenty to explore in the Yucatan Peninsula! We went to the North, atrás de Mérida e das famosas ruínas de Chichén Itzá.

Late afternoon in Tulum

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Date: 25/12/2012 to 27/12/2012

Path: Tomamos um ferry em Punta Sam direto à ilha.

O Bem and Isla Mujeres em or Bad

Think on that beach of crystal blue water and white sand, full of coconut trees and networks to relax. Beaches all those we see in travel magazines. Well, muitas delas devem be em Isla Mujeres. Facing the beautiful and peaceful landscape, had a mix of emotions. On the one hand, the place relaxing and the company of a good friend, second, the first experience of banditry and neglect throughout expedition. O Bem e o Mal deram as caras durante nossa estadia por lá.

When the Spaniards arrived on the island in the middle of the sixteenth century, had no doubt in naming it Isla Mujeres. The place was sacred cults of the region Ix Chel, goddess of fertility in pre-Columbian times, and their images were scattered everywhere. Today, the island is the refuge of those who want to escape the hype of Cancun to enjoy a quiet beach, ou arriscar um mergulho em suas redondezas.

The wonderful sea water in Isla Mujeres

Located north of Cancun, access to the island is extremely easy, having three different starting points: 1) Punta Sam, option farthest from the Hotel Zone, custa cerca de $6 dollars per person roundtrip, and the journey takes around 45 minutes; dali SAEM os ferries that take cars to the island; 2) Puerto Juarez, offering speedboats on a trip around 15 minutes at a cost of $15 dollars and 3) vessels leaving the Hotel Zone, outputs with more frequent. In general, the ferries out at intervals of 30 the 45 minutos.

The ferry waiting for us in Cancun

Enjoying the journey with Cassia

Isla Mujeres is very small and cozy. Shipping is done basically walking, or golf carts that roam the streets, e também estão disponíveis para locação.

Golf carts rule the streets

Still had fun with Spanish

The Tanajura was waiting for us on land, but we had the pleasure of the company of our dear friend on this trip Cassia. She fit in your holiday a visit to Shipping and spent a few days with us in Mexico. Fun Days, to put a lot of talk in this day and kill the longing. Ganhamos uma vida nova com ela ao nosso lado.

As Models

Enjoying the beach

With the presence of Cassia, Well accompanied us on our arrival to Isla Mujeres. Until Mal decided to welcome, logo on our arrival at the Hostel Poc In. They lost our reservation and Hostel was almost sold out. Ok, these things happen, but it was the disregard with which we were treated that bothered us. After much waiting, able to accommodate us in separate rooms (and sets it apart, each ended up in different room!).

The hostel had a beautiful yard, overlooking the beach. Ali spent a very pleasant evening-based chat and laughter. At noite, ate a nice fish on a variety of dining options that Isla Mujeres offers on its main avenue. There also find Julia, outra visita que alegrou nossa estadia na ilha.

Sunset, Quintal do not hostel

A racquetball for exercise

Dinner fun with Julia and Cassia

Next day, Well we went to the beach while curtíamos, relaxing to view paradise, crystal clear blue water. This gives charme é or Isla Mujeres, in our opinion. Enjoy the quiet beach, sem compromisso.

S nothing like the shade of a coconut tree and a beach to relax

This is what blue sea!

And so the next day. Hottest beach, and more tasty fish. In the Yucatan Peninsula usually temper the fish à Maya, with a mixture of local condiments. The grilled fish is all red with spice and is a delight! On the island were also the Marquesita (especie of biju recheado), o doce que viciou toda a expedição.

Almoço to the Mexican

O Peixe delicious à la Maya

In another queue for Marquesita

All was well, until we had a surprise return to the hostel. The computer's Gabriel disappeared inside the room. We look to all corners, but the computer really was not there. Perhaps inadvertently, do not use the lockers available in hostel (Nor even because we had padlocks) and our backpacks were exposed inside the room. More poorly thought this kind of thing after many passages by hostels worldwide with no experience of the type. We learned the hard way. Realmente não dá para confiar nunca.

Apart from the stress of the case record in local police (extremely solicitous, by sinal), passed a bad time with the neglect of Hostel Poc In light of the situation. Shortly were concerned. Unlike speech, acted as if it were something extremely trivial (e really was, as the police would discover later). On our side, entanto not, was not. Especially for the poor Gabriel, it not only lost its instrument of communication and work, as well as some of the records of travel, numerous photos and files. Police arrived to bring a suspect to recognize and treat the case with careful attention to where we saw, but unfortunately nothing computer. To further history melancolizar, take a shower those, When we returned to the ferry que nos levaria de volta para Cancun.

Unfortunately it's so, Good and evil are always together, yet we often forget that bad things sometimes happen. But after so many good experiences, we could not let a bad spell our ruin. The theft and neglect of Hostel Poc In our case overshadowed the beautiful beaches of Isla Mujeres, and certainly skewed our view of the island. Happily, Cassia had a baby beside us to brighten the spirits. Thanks, Cass!

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Date: 22/12/2012 to 11/01/2013 (between comings and goings)

Path: We took the Carretera Federal 307 direto até Cancun.

House em Cancun and as we saw in the VIP CocoBongo

Among comings and goings, Cancun was our base while on vacation in the Yucatan Peninsula. It was where we received our dear visitors and prepare to explore the surroundings. Tourist too much for our purposes, curiously the city eventually became somehow a house for us. It's funny to think how the concept of home is distorted during a long trip like ours. When we got back to somewhere we already know minimally, where we know where to sleep or eat, some familiarity arises. But the fact is that in Cancun, have fun. We celebrate Christmas and New Year with friends, e curtimos a melhor festa de toda a Expedição.

Aaahhh…holidays!

Who's ever heard of Cancun? Those who do not personally know the city, 've probably heard stories of an acquaintance who was or even learned something on television. Cancun is a weird city made for tourism. Another Gringolandia mexicana, com amazing festas, hotéis luxuosos e praias de água azul.

The beach resorts

We were on "vacation" of Expedition (empty post), then Cancun would not be bad to relax a bit and fall into the binge. Especially with the scheduled visit friends for the holidays year-end. For us it was very important to have the company of a friend as special as the Cassia Christmas away from our families. And we were pleased to receive the Giulli and Julia, we met during the trip, na virada do ano.

Cassia animating another sunny afternoon

Visit ilustre direto from Alemanha

Our stay in the city can be summarized comings and goings at the airport, much talk, fun and relaxation on the beach. To not think we left totally Expedition, not surrender to luxury hotels. We got a campsite a few kilometers economic city, na praia The ward, onde passamos todas nossas noites na cidade.

Manha no Meko Camping El Loko

Christmas in Cancun was a curious experience. We give up to make a supper among ourselves by lack of infrastructure, then appealed to the Hotel Zone restaurants to not pass the date blank. As we left for the last time, most plausible places were already overcrowded reserve. That's when we stopped at Carlos'n'Charlies. Located amidst the major bars and discos in town, it could not be a zone. Loud music and Mexican gringos cheering revelers were “charm” of our Christmas. The food in the end even that surprised! There was roast turkey from Grandma, but it was not bad either!

Natal inusitado

In mexicana

After supper / ballad, caímos to gandaia. Who knows The Mask, that green guy character, Famous cartoon and film, already know the place that you can not let go in Cancun: o CocoBongo! A já expectation was high, e conseguiu be overcome, Loin! The CocoBongo is far from conventional ones festivals. It's a spectacle, packed performances. From covers musicians like Queen, Madonna ou Michael Jackson; the representation of classic films, as Batman, Spiderman or The Gladiator. The presentations are extremely professional, full of acrobatics and interactions with the public. Various performances fill overnight, while the ballad rolls during breaks loose. It was amazing!

It’s showtime!

Freddie Mercury once a vida!

We liked so much that we could not choose another place for our New Year's Eve. Unlike Brazil, there is a big fireworks party or on the street during New Year. The only option for those who want to celebrate in Cancun is to get a party in one of the fancy hotels of the Hotel Zone or from ballads to the city. We then went again to CocoBongo. The presentations were virtually the same, yet, enjoyed as if for the first time. Although we did not know, mas esta também não seria a última.

Happy New Year!!

We were on the avenue with Tanajura, driving us toward Mérida, when a Masserati those blue chic well rested on our side and you drove that kept watch each corner of the car. It was a strange scene for us. To tell the truth, was always the Tanajura pop. In every way, our partner has drawn the attention of local. Some look to the tent tires identifying the adhesives, outros já vem puxando papo para entender o que um carro de São Paulo está fazendo ali.

A few days before, the parking lot of McDonald's, where we left the Tanajura to enjoy the beach in the Hotel Zone, a Mexican family very friendly approached us to see the car. They were extremely excited about the story and gave us a warm welcome. We love to chat about “road” and we were delighted with the encouraging words we received! Moreover, not Mexico, people have received us with great hospitality and friendliness! Vez ou outra a Tanajura chama a atenção pelas ruas e desconhecidos vem conhecer nossa história.

Welcome Family Mexican

With the lord of Masserati was not different. After a nod, he asked "You come driving from Sao Paulo same?"It took another, was the beginning of a conversation through the traffic. “Carro bom hein!”, added. And laughed when he heard our answer: "It's really good, we trocar?”.

Conversation will, conversation comes, impatient honking of cars that were insured in traffic behind us, and a Maserati Dispara, leaving Tanajura on nostalgia. To our surprise, after two traffic lights, Mr. Maserati slows down and teams on our side again: "May God bless you!”, said. Curious, decided to ask where was the nice man. He looked at us with some surprise, as if we had made a very obvious question. After understand why: "I'm right here! Sou Robert Noble, gift do Cocobongo!”. Linger to digest the information - will be that you were taking a people eat? He followed: "Quer know, write down my number and talk to my assistant. I'll get a nice table for you, whenever they want!"He did not have to speak twice. Incredulous, write down the phone number that you spelled one by one. After this sentence, ele se despediu e arrancou mais uma vez com a Maserati.

Late afternoon in Cancun

Little did he know that we had already gone twice on his property and that, by sinal, worship. CocoBongo ventured to say that the ballad was more interesting than we already. We called the number and was not legend, the phone was the same Roberto Noble. For most it was the third time we went to the same party in the last fortnight, we were happy with that. Not only because it's free, but there really like. We set a date for when we returned from Merida. And everything worked out. Walked in graça, Beverage cups and a privileged place in the cabin to enjoy the show. Coisas que só acontecem durante a Expedição.

VIP Reception in CocoBongo

We did not do much more than enjoy the beach and parties in Cancun, after all we were holidays. Actually another part of our routine these days was eating a Marquesita…aaaaah what a treat! The Marquesita is simply a mass crunchy, as a biju in Brazil, recheada of nutella (and for the strongest cheese! Moreover, Mexico down, seems that cheese goes with anything, fresh or salt!). Os nossos dias geralmente terminavam em uma volta na praça no centro da cidade para uma marquesita ou em algum bar da Zona Hoteleira para um mojito.

Relaxing walk on the beach

More beach with Giulli

Marquesita – The Temptation!

A praça, though not in the most pop city, was always full at night, mainly Mexicans. Several local food stalls and outdoor performances gave life to the place. Nos seus entornos estão também os hostels para quem não quer pagar o preço dos resorts.

Mexican Clown intertem the crowd

Gabriel enjoys playing in tent

Classic Mexican foosball tables

Lunch on the square

Cancun was an interesting passage of our trip, and provided great memories and good stories to tell. The presence of friends, sure, fez toda a diferença durante as “férias” da Expedição.

And more beach…

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Date: 22/12/2012 à 11/01/2012

Path: We crossed the Riviera Maya up and down, and also stretch from Cancun to Merida region. We left to return to Bakalar Bakalar over 20 dias depois.

I do Yucatan Peninsula: The Holiday Expedition

After crossing almost the entire territory of Mexico, reached its most glorious: do Yucatan Peninsula. A place where beauty paradisiacal beaches and cenotes mix to impressive archaeological ruins of Mayan civilization, as well as the glamor of luxury hotels and endless parties. Foi no Yucatán, that somehow, took a vacation Expedition. Curtimos the quiet place, with friends, won during cerca de dias. There was no shortage of stories to tell.

Relaxando Ao Por-do-Sol Isla Mujeres

Since entering Mexico not, counted the days to our arrival in Yucatan Peninsula, the extreme southeastern. Although generally not very close to being very touristy regions, we wanted to check for ourselves this region so beautiful, Highly fashionable and known by Brazilians. Moreover, that was where we would find friends who decided to pay us a visit at the end of the year. Estava tudo programado há meses e a ansiedade era grande.

Too bad that did not last long, Cass saudades!

The Yucatan Peninsula separates the Caribbean Sea from the Gulf of Mexico and compreende states of Yucatán, Campeche and Quintana Roo, and the last one is one of the jewels of the Mexican tourism. In it is located no less than the very famous Cancun, and other beautiful beaches of the Riviera Maya, extending over a range of about 130 km desde a cidade de Puerto Morelos até a paradisíaca Tulum.

The blue of the Caribbean beaches of the Riviera Maya

Cancun was the place chosen to be our headquarters in the region. It was the easiest place that people could fly to wherever they were to visit us. Depois da saga ate Bakalar (empty link), stretch right to the city, in order to establish our base and begin to enjoy our holidays with friends. We were immensely happy to have company for Christmas, quando a saudade da família e dos amigos bate mais forte.

We arrived in Cancun on exactly 22 December and would leave only the day away 11 January. As our HQ, was there and we went out there we returned on shorter trips to other parts of the peninsula. We found a camping away as much as the hype, but it had a price infinitely cheaper options that best located hostels, and without comparing it with the hotels glamorous Zona Hoteleira. O Camping was El Meco Loko, near the beach Meco stations and ferry departing for Isla Mujeres. Some days there and we felt at home already, so much so that often the young who charged us at the entrance, now let us to pay days after returning. E as idas e vindas foram várias.

Morning on camping El Meco Loko

The road to the campground to the airport and still know by heart, so many were the times that we. In 20 days, some went to the airport 6 times, two for each visit would. Our first visit was awaited and super to the Cassia, longtime friend from college and a great supporter of our project. It was with that she spent the night of Christmas, nothing on a traditional dinner, watered the many memories and laughs; and other memorable days, that were not enough to kill the longing. After, we were pleased to receive two friends who met along the journey: to Giulli, one of our dear host in Salt Lake City and Julia, German we met during our stay in the Amazon jungle. Estas foram nossas companheiras para a festa de Ano Novo e outros dos dias das nossas férias.

The models that accompanied us in Cancun

Directly from Germany

Our routine always changes when we have company. Seems that give us extra energy, a willingness to share all the joy that the trip has provided us. Also strange is that taste of home, people we know and we like. Nesse sentido, is that these days in the Yucatan Peninsula vacation seemed like the Expedition. All in good company!

New Year in CocoBongo

The Yucatan Peninsula has the ability to attract an interesting variety of tourists. Since most revelers, hungry ballad and days at the beach tanning, even the most interested in the remaining remnants of the Mayan culture or colonial. Também há aqueles que apenas querem curtir a riqueza natural espalhada em todos os cantos.

Our vacation ended up being a mixture of moments. Now we were just enjoying the beautiful nature of the crystal blue water beaches or even the cenotes; either caíamos in the gandaia and render parties, that are a trademark of the region. Ainda tivemos tempo para conhecer mais ruínas da civilização maia e também o clima aconchegante de Mérida.

Praia em Isla Mujeres

Charming little square in Merida

It was difficult to choose a script, since the options on the Yucatan Peninsula are numerous. We had no option but to leave some things to the next opportunity. In the end, points of interest that were part of our visitation list: Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Akumal, Merida, Chichen Itza, Gran Cenote, 3 Cenotes, Bakalar.

Given this diversity, condensamos the five reasons why we strongly recommend a trip to the Yucatan Peninsula:

1) The Beaches: Not only in Cancun Caribbean blue water that makes eyes shine. Na chamada Riviera Maya, There is a sequence of amazing beaches, in a range 130 km along the coast. Cities can even be a bit too elegant and full of gringos, with its chic hotels and charming bars, but this does not detract from the natural beauty of its beaches. Among elas, that was more like that of Tulum, onde ainda se pode encontrar um lugar tranquilo e preservado para relaxar diante do cenário paradisíaco.

Visual paradise in Tulum

2) Os Cenotes: Formations very characteristics of the Yucatan Peninsula, the cenotes are deep wells resulting from the collapse of limestone, permitting the submersion of groundwater. Not found, are pools of crystalline water, generally surrounded by caves, and emanating a blue unexplainable in words to meet with the sun. During holidays, passed the Gran Cenote, near Tulum and also by 3 cenotes, located in the region of Merida. There are many others scattered across the peninsula, igualmente ou até mais impressionantes.

The mesmerizing blue of the Grand cenotes

3) The Mayan Ruins: As in much of Mexico, the remnants of ancient civilizations are scattered throughout the Yucatan Peninsula. The region was home to the Mayan and Olmec, and some of its ancient cities still have survived. Chichen Itza is one of the best known and best preserved, encompassing an impressive complex of pyramids and other buildings. Em Tulum, as ruínas à beira-mar proporcionam uma vista esplendorosa.

Pyramid Kukulcán, em Chichén Itzá

4) A Yucatecan Culture: with a rich mix of Mayan heritage with Spanish customs, the state of Yucatán preserve their traditions very well. The city of Merida, for example, is a great place to enjoy the exotic cuisine yucateca, but also appreciate their customs, architecture and music.

Presentation of dances, Merida

5) The Nightlife: For anyone who is looking for those parties that pass the limits of dawn, options abound in Yucatán. Those in Cancun already have that mindset of fun in head and animates it most parties. It was there that enjoyed one of the most diverse and lively ballads of travel: o CocoBongo. Playa del Carmen is also a center for bars and clubs more elegant and full of glamor. In Isla Mujeres can also find an interesting shake. Ultimately, for baladeiros of carteirinha, a região é um paraíso.

CocoBongo, the ballad in Cancun

Ultimately, as you can imagine, spent those twenty-something days “holidays” a good. More details of our comings and goings, tales and encounters in the Yucatan Peninsula during our “holidays” seen in upcoming posts! Wait!

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