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Merida – Once A Home To More Millionaires Than Any Other Cities in The World

March 18, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 2 Comments

Most visitors to the Yucatan come for the sun, sand and surf of Cancun and the Mayan Riviera. Those who want to experience the history, culture and architecture of this region of Mexico will want to make the 4 hour journey west to Merida. ——————————————————————————————————————— Travel Guide for MEXICO Traveling Solo

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Cenote Azul

March 10, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Cenotes are unique to Mexico, especially in the Yucatan State. They are wells surrounded by rocks and most often they serve as the mouth of an underground river or a cave. They’re also good for snorkeling and diving. The freshwater is crystal clean that you can see the bottom /

Mexico

Snorkeling in Cozumel

March 7, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Together with a fellow backpacker I met at Playa del Carmen, we bought a round-trip ferry ticket to Cozumel for 316 Mexican Pesos. The plan was to chill in one of the famed beaches there—and perhaps, go snorkeling at one of the island’s famous diving and snorkeling sites. The ferry

Mexico

A Day in Valladolid

March 2, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments

Valladolid is a very colonial city that has retained much of its Spanish characteristics. A leisurely stroll in the city center and on its narrow cobbled and concrete streets is an experience to enjoy. Though tagged as Yucatan State’s third largest city, this place is quiet and doesn’t have much

Mexico

Mexico – Tulum Ruins aka Tulum Ruinas

March 1, 2013 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments

Less than 20 minutes by public transport from Sirenis Beach Hotel and Resort is the Tulum Ruins archaeological site that dates back to the days when the Mayans rule the state. This site is different from Chichen Itza and other ruins in the region for this one is strategically built