Destination
Yucatan
Mexican peninsula of Maya ruins, cenotes and colonial charm.
Mexico
Best time: November to April; dry and pleasant, avoid July-August heat.
Mexican peninsula of Maya ruins, cenotes and colonial charm.
Country
Mexico
Best time
November to April; dry and pleasant, avoid July-August heat.
Avg stay
5 to 7 nights
Budget
mid
Region
North America
Guide
About this destination
The Yucatan Peninsula is a land of ancient Maya cities, underground cenotes and colonial towns. Cancun’s hotel zone gives way to ruins at Tulum and Chichen Itza, while Valladolid offers a window into colonial Mexican life.
Villa rentals range from beachfront properties on the Riviera Maya to hacienda-style estates in the interior. The cenotes – natural sinkholes filled with crystal water – are a unique feature found nowhere else on Earth.
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