See what the experts are saying about Yucatan. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
The Yucatán Peninsula welcomes more visitors than any other part of Mexico. Its tremendous variety attracts every kind of traveler with an unrivaled mix of sophisticated resorts, rustic inns, ancient Maya culture, exquisite beaches, and exhil... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Exploring the Inland Yucatan Peninsula: Travelers who venture only to the Yucatan's resorts and cities miss the rock-walled inland villages, where women wear colorful embroidered dresses and life seems to proceed as though the modern world (w... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Best doesn't necessarily mean most luxurious. Although some of the restaurants listed here are fancy affairs, others are simple places to get fine, authentic Yucatecan cuisine. Gustino (Cancun; tel. 998/848-9600): The JW Marriott's signatu... Continue reading »
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The best active vacations
Scuba Diving in Cozumel & Along the Yucatan's Caribbean Coast: The coral reefs off the island, Mexico's premier diving destination, are among the top five dive spots in the world. The Yucatan's coastal reef, part of the planet's second-larges... Continue reading »
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The best ancient sites
Calakmul: Of the many elegantly built Maya cities of the Rio Bec area, in the lower Yucatan, Calakmul is the broadest in scope and design. It's also one of the hardest to reach -- about 48km (30 miles) from the Guatemalan border and completel... Continue reading »
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The best beach vacations
Cancun: Despite extensive damage from Hurricane Wilma in late 2005, relief came quickly, and by 2007 most of this city resort had been rebuilt to look even better than before. In terms of sheer beauty, Cancun has always been the site of Mexic... Continue reading »
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The best inns and bed & breakfasts
The Best Inexpensive Inns Rey del Caribe Hotel (Cancun; tel. 998/884-2028; www.reycaribe.com): An inexpensive retreat in downtown Cancun, this hotel has considered every detail in its quest for an organic and environmentally friendly atmos... Continue reading »
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The best luxury hotels
Royal (Cancun; tel. 800/760-0944 in the U.S., or 998/881-7340; www.realresorts.com.mx): Opened in 2007, The Royal is a stunning all-inclusive, adults-only resort in which luxury abounds, from the sprawling infinity pools and gorgeous beach to... Continue reading »
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The best museums
Museo de la Cultura Maya (Chetumal; tel. 983/832-6838): This modern museum, one of the best in the country, explores Maya archaeology, architecture, history, and mythology. It has interactive exhibits and a glass floor that allows visitors to... Continue reading »
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The best nightlife
Although, as expected, Cancun is the source of much of the Yucatan's nightlife, that resort city isn't the only place to have a good time after dark. Along the Caribbean coast, beachside dance floors with live bands and extended happy hours i... Continue reading »
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The best places to get away from it all
Isla Mujeres: If there's one island in Mexico that guarantees a respite from stress, it's Isla Mujeres. You'll find an ample selection of hotels and restaurants, and they're as laid-back as their patrons. Here life moves along in pure ma?ana... Continue reading »
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The best shopping
Some tips on bargaining: Although haggling over prices in markets is expected and part of the fun, don't try to browbeat the vendor or bad-mouth the goods. Vendors won't bargain with people they consider disrespectful unless they are desperat... Continue reading »
Yucatan Travel Experiences
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Chichen Itza & Merida
Our first stop of the trip was at Chichen Itza - Mayan ruins from the 'modest-late-classic' period (whatever that means!). We were taken... Continue reading »
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Mérida
After a 3 hour bus journey from Campeche, we arrived in Mérida. Contrary to our expectations, this has turned out to be the friendlist ci... Continue reading »
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Kulturhauptstadt Yucatans
30.04.2206Autor: JohannaGestern Nacht um 21:00 sind wir von Palenque nach Merida aufgebrochen. Wieder mit dem Bus und wieder ueber Nacht.... Continue reading »
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Merry in Merida
Merida is definitely worth seeing. In hindsight, I wish I had realized that most everything would be closed on New Year's Day, and... Continue reading »
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Chichen Itza
As some of you will know my visit to Chichen Itza was always going to be a special and moving trip for me. A very special person who is n... Continue reading »
