Discover the State of Yucatan Mérida was the main city of the Mayan province Chacan. The first Spaniards found a large mall with Mayan structures decorated stones that reminded them of the Roman ruins in the Spanish city of Merida - hence the name. Merida is the capital of the State of Yucatan, a region very rich in archaeological sites, colonial villages and environment ...
Towns and villages
What is this, your food? It's really nice, give me a piece told him Cabracan. Popol Vuh *
Mérida: It was the principal city of the Mayan province Chacan. The first Spaniards found a large mall with Maya structures decorated stones that reminded them of the Roman ruins in the city of Merida in Spain - hence the name. It was founded in 1542 by Francisco de Montejo "El Mozo" (the Son), to celebrate his victory over the Indians after 15 years of conflict. You can visit the main square, the Cathedral, home of Montejo, the transition from Montejo and Casa Cámara, and finally the National Institute of Anthropology and History at the Palacio Canton.
Yaxcopoil: This 17th century hacienda between Temozon and Uman, was converted into sisal production in the late 19th century. The tour lasts half an hour to find out what life was like in a Mexican farm. The living room furniture and dining room are 1900 and give an idea of the wealth of owners.
Tixkokob: The center of manufacturing traditional hammock.
Oxkintoc - Calcehtok: Oxkintoc is one of the oldest cities of the Yucatan, steles and inscriptions found here have provided important information about the Maya culture. Calcehtok caves are among the largest in the Yucatan and have a very complicated system of tunnels. Calcehtok is the Mayan word "Cal" (neck), "ceh" (deer) and "tok" (flint), because it was discovered in 1875 with a sculpted shape of a deer stone .
Izamal: The oldest town on the peninsula. For over a thousand years, Izamal is an important ceremonial center, considered a center of pilgrimage, with five pyramids in the center. It is called the city of hills, or the city of three cultures referring to the Hispanic colonial past and contemporary pre. Be sure to visit convents and the atrium (the largest in Latin America). Take the opportunity to see the unique traditional handicraft workshops.
Valladolid: It was founded May 23, 1543 by Captain Francisco de Montejo "nephew", in homage to the Spanish city of the same name, on the Mayan city Zaci. See: instead, the cathedral, the cenote, the Convent of San Bernardino, craft leather and sisal.
Telchac: A typical fishing village consisting of houses rustic wood with intact ribs. Inside the village you will find a statue commemorating the pirate Jean Lafitte, who haunted the coast of the peninsula.
The road convents: Going through several villages, visit monasteries and Catholic buildings constructed since the arrival of the Franciscans in 1524.
Archaeological sites
We really thank you again and again! We were created, we were given a mouth and a face, we speak, we hear, we think and we walk; we feel perfectly and we know what is far and what is near. Popol Vuh *
The Puuc route: Learn all about the Puuc style by visiting the following ruins: Kabah, Sayil Labná and Uxmal. The Puuc style is recognizable by its sophisticated architecture with clean lines, curved walls, frescoes stone adorned with intricate patterns, rows of columns and high arches. These are perhaps the most elegant of the Maya ruins.
Dzibilchaltún: One of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Yucatan, with a superb anthropological museum. For equinox (19-21 March and 19-21 September), there is a celestial spectacle: at 5:45 am, the sun rises in the center of the door.
Ek Balam: A pre-Hispanic site north of Valladolid. It was five years ago, archaeologists have discovered a citadel here with figures in original and unique stucco in high relief measuring four meters.
Xcambo: Among salt mines and the beautiful vegetation, unique ruins of a set of refurbished pyramids alongside excavations unexplored. During the post-classic Maya period of history (1200-1450 years BC.) Xcambo was an important city.
Ake: You will find, side by side, an archaeological area, narcotics remains of a colonial hacienda and a football stadium. You can visit the house of antique machinery and plant to see, step by step, all about the fiber sisal!
A unique ecosystem
Cenote: Wells, holes formed over time by water. There are many in the Yucatan. Ik-Kil is one of the finest in the region, is an underground cenote Dzinup, one of the most photographed and where you can swim, and we're going to Cenote of Cuzama drawn carriage from the hacienda Cuzama. The closer to the hacienda Santa Rosa is the Chochola.
Rio Lagartos: A biosphere reserve in northern Yucatan is an extraordinary natural sanctuary, famous for its pink flamingos, a wide variety of other species and lush vegetation. The picturesque fishing village is characterized by its many colors. Protected by SEMARNAP to preserve the diversity of flora and fauna, the area was also recorded in 1986 by the UN as an important international region Nations. You can visit the Lagoon of Rio Lagartos boat.
Celestun (painted rocks) is a fishing port and lighthouse where locals still preserve the traditions and folklore of the Mayan fishermen. One can observe more than 300 species of birds in the Biosphere Reserve of Celestun.
Towns and villages
What is this, your food? It's really nice, give me a piece told him Cabracan. Popol Vuh *
Mérida: It was the principal city of the Mayan province Chacan. The first Spaniards found a large mall with Maya structures decorated stones that reminded them of the Roman ruins in the city of Merida in Spain - hence the name. It was founded in 1542 by Francisco de Montejo "El Mozo" (the Son), to celebrate his victory over the Indians after 15 years of conflict. You can visit the main square, the Cathedral, home of Montejo, the transition from Montejo and Casa Cámara, and finally the National Institute of Anthropology and History at the Palacio Canton.
Yaxcopoil: This 17th century hacienda between Temozon and Uman, was converted into sisal production in the late 19th century. The tour lasts half an hour to find out what life was like in a Mexican farm. The living room furniture and dining room are 1900 and give an idea of the wealth of owners.
Tixkokob: The center of manufacturing traditional hammock.
Oxkintoc - Calcehtok: Oxkintoc is one of the oldest cities of the Yucatan, steles and inscriptions found here have provided important information about the Maya culture. Calcehtok caves are among the largest in the Yucatan and have a very complicated system of tunnels. Calcehtok is the Mayan word "Cal" (neck), "ceh" (deer) and "tok" (flint), because it was discovered in 1875 with a sculpted shape of a deer stone .
Izamal: The oldest town on the peninsula. For over a thousand years, Izamal is an important ceremonial center, considered a center of pilgrimage, with five pyramids in the center. It is called the city of hills, or the city of three cultures referring to the Hispanic colonial past and contemporary pre. Be sure to visit convents and the atrium (the largest in Latin America). Take the opportunity to see the unique traditional handicraft workshops.
Valladolid: It was founded May 23, 1543 by Captain Francisco de Montejo "nephew", in homage to the Spanish city of the same name, on the Mayan city Zaci. See: instead, the cathedral, the cenote, the Convent of San Bernardino, craft leather and sisal.
Telchac: A typical fishing village consisting of houses rustic wood with intact ribs. Inside the village you will find a statue commemorating the pirate Jean Lafitte, who haunted the coast of the peninsula.
The road convents: Going through several villages, visit monasteries and Catholic buildings constructed since the arrival of the Franciscans in 1524.
Archaeological sites
We really thank you again and again! We were created, we were given a mouth and a face, we speak, we hear, we think and we walk; we feel perfectly and we know what is far and what is near. Popol Vuh *
The Puuc route: Learn all about the Puuc style by visiting the following ruins: Kabah, Sayil Labná and Uxmal. The Puuc style is recognizable by its sophisticated architecture with clean lines, curved walls, frescoes stone adorned with intricate patterns, rows of columns and high arches. These are perhaps the most elegant of the Maya ruins.
Dzibilchaltún: One of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Yucatan, with a superb anthropological museum. For equinox (19-21 March and 19-21 September), there is a celestial spectacle: at 5:45 am, the sun rises in the center of the door.
Ek Balam: A pre-Hispanic site north of Valladolid. It was five years ago, archaeologists have discovered a citadel here with figures in original and unique stucco in high relief measuring four meters.
Xcambo: Among salt mines and the beautiful vegetation, unique ruins of a set of refurbished pyramids alongside excavations unexplored. During the post-classic Maya period of history (1200-1450 years BC.) Xcambo was an important city.
Ake: You will find, side by side, an archaeological area, narcotics remains of a colonial hacienda and a football stadium. You can visit the house of antique machinery and plant to see, step by step, all about the fiber sisal!
A unique ecosystem
Cenote: Wells, holes formed over time by water. There are many in the Yucatan. Ik-Kil is one of the finest in the region, is an underground cenote Dzinup, one of the most photographed and where you can swim, and we're going to Cenote of Cuzama drawn carriage from the hacienda Cuzama. The closer to the hacienda Santa Rosa is the Chochola.
Rio Lagartos: A biosphere reserve in northern Yucatan is an extraordinary natural sanctuary, famous for its pink flamingos, a wide variety of other species and lush vegetation. The picturesque fishing village is characterized by its many colors. Protected by SEMARNAP to preserve the diversity of flora and fauna, the area was also recorded in 1986 by the UN as an important international region Nations. You can visit the Lagoon of Rio Lagartos boat.
Celestun (painted rocks) is a fishing port and lighthouse where locals still preserve the traditions and folklore of the Mayan fishermen. One can observe more than 300 species of birds in the Biosphere Reserve of Celestun.
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