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The wide range of activities at this Caribbean island park make it one of the Riviera Maya’s most popular attractions.

Scenic sandy beaches and cenote water holes frame the pre-Columbian Mayan cities and colonial city centers of this diverse region. 

Explore the remains of an ancient Maya city and swim in the sinkhole that was the source of the city’s fresh water. 

Whether you’re here to party in the Golden Zone, relax on the beach or sightsee, this Mexican city in Guerrero is an all-inclusive destination.

Explore the remains of an ancient Maya city and swim in the sinkhole that was the source of the city’s fresh water. 

Get a glimpse of what Campeche was like in centuries gone by when you visit this 18th-century city gate, now the site of a dramatic light-and-sound show.

This vast urban park has a curious diplomatic history in addition to its tree-shaded lawns, pathways, monuments and archaeology museum.

Exuberant jungle with walking trails, rich colorful vegetation and sophisticated Maya temples make this one of Palenque’s most fascinating attractions.

Blue-green waters are surrounded by lush forest at this popular swimming hole, the perfect escape for travelers who want a break from Merida’s bustling streets. 

Gaze up at this giant X-shaped sculpture, which symbolizes the coming together and integration of Mexico’s indigenous and Spanish cultures.

Get an insight into the artistic talents of the civilizations that once inhabited the cultural regions of Aridoamerica and Mesoamerica before the Spanish arrived.

Wander amid botanical plant displays, spot and feed free-roaming wildlife and visit an interactive science museum at this attractive public park. 

An attractive setting, an enthralling past, an old church and a neoclassical hotel make this a must-see stop-off during your time in Merida.

Find the amazing remains of a long-lost empire, with tall temples and beautiful monuments, remnants of a once powerful Mayan civilization. 

Get an insight into the artistic talents of the civilizations that once inhabited the cultural regions of Aridoamerica and Mesoamerica before the Spanish arrived.

Follow the gaze of this statue, which depicts a young woman awaiting the return of her seafaring lover, looking out across the azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico from Campeche’s waterfront.

Investigate the elegant rooms of one of the most photographed buildings in Merida, a centuries-old property covered in pastel pink.

Devoted to the music and poetry of the Yucatán peninsula, this museum celebrates traditional Trova music for its integral part in regional cultural heritage. 

Exuberant jungle with walking trails, rich colorful vegetation and sophisticated Maya temples make this one of Palenque’s most fascinating attractions.

This quaint riverside town decorated with colonial monuments is a starting point for boat trips into the spectacular Cañon del Sumidero.

Visit chapels and survey impressive works of religious art inside this ancient church, an imposing building in the historical center of Merida.

Be enchanted by this beautiful botanical garden, which rescues, protects and conserves orchids and other native plants of the Chiapas region.