Yucatan
Certain things that turn Merida & Yucatan into such fascinating place, are the remains of its colonial past, which can be appreciated in each and everyone of its villages, and the archeological sites of its prehispanic history. This region of Mexico was once the home of the old Mayas, one of the most important civilizations that flourished in America. Its Capital City, Merida, is one of the most important Mexican colonial jewels renown as the "White City".
Yucatan is land of legend, sun and joy. Few places over the world have the privilege of gathering history, beaches, natural beauty, exotic cuisine and attention of people traditionally hospitable. This region of Mexico was once the home of the old Mayas, one of the most important civilizations that flourished in America. Today Yucatan dynamic progress is breathing new life into the region's fascinating past.
Yucatan is home to archaeological sites like Chichen Itza, the most important regional capital of this Mayan area between 750 and 1200 a.D; Ek Balam, Uxmal, Dzibilchaltun, the Caves of Lol-Tun and Balankanche, and the colonial town of Izamal. At the caves and at the main ruins sites like Chichen Itza and Uxmal, the view is enhanced in spectacular fashion with Light and Sound Shows that highlight the beauty of these natural and ancient wonders.