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See also Accommodations and Restaurant indexes, below.

GENERAL INDEX AARP, 285 Ah Cacao (), Aquarium, Interactive (Cancún), About.com, 284 148 47, 56–57 Abyss (Playa del Carmen), 145 Air Ambulance, 289 Aqua Safari (), 118 Acanceh, 220 Air travel Aquatours (Cancún), 55 Access-Able Travel Source, 284 Campeche, 246–247 AquaWorld (Cancún), 55–56 Accidents, avoiding, 281 Cancún, 108 Archaeological sites and ruins. Accommodations. See also Cozumel, 108 See also specific buildings and Accommodations Index Mérida, 185 structures , 159–161 Aké, 235 Acanceh, 220 Campeche, 247–250 Akumal, 134, 158–166 best, 4 Cancún, 16–34 accommodations, 159–161 Calakmul, 262–263 air/hotel packages, active pursuits, 165–166 Cancún, 47–49 16–18, 20–21 getting to and around, 159 Chichén Itzá, 228–230 as attractions, 49–50 restaurants, 161–162 Cobá, 174–176 booking services, 27 sights and attractions, Cozumel, 120 condos and vacation 162–165 Dzibilchaltún, 199 rentals, 21–25 Akumal Bay, 162, 166 Edzná, 261–262 El Centro, 30–34 Akumal Dive Adventures, 166 Ek Balam, 240–241 fluctuating prices, 27 Akumal , 165–166 Grutas de Balamkanché, 231 money-saving tip, 27 Akumal Dive Shop, 165, 166 Grutas de Loltún, 218–219 Zona Hotelera, 27–30 Akumal Rentals, 160 Izamal, 233, 234 Celestún, 221 Akumal Tours, 159 Kabah, 218 Chichén Itzá, 227 Akumal Travel, 159, 160 Labná, 218 Cozumel, 110–113 Akumal Vacations, 160 Maní, 219 dive courses at resorts, 59 Aladia, 273 Mayapán, 219 Isla Holbox, 98–100 Albatross Charters (Cozumel), , 171–172 , 76–80 125 Xcambó, 226 Izamal, 231–232 Alienet (Cancún), 68 Area codes, 288 Mérida, 188–193 Alltournative, 50, 144 Cancún, 67 Playa del Carmen, 138–141 Alma de México, 273 Mérida, 204 Progreso, 223–224 Alma Libre Bookstore (Puerto Artesanías Arcoíris (Isla , 150–151 Morelos), 150, 157–158 Mujeres), 94 Sian Ka’an Biosphere Almost Heaven Divers (Puerto Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Reserve, 179 Morelos), 155, 156 266 Tulum, 168–170 Aluxes, 164 Asterix Tours (), 93 Uxmal and the hill country, Ambar Lounge, 127 Atkun Chen, 163 212–214 American Airlines Vacations, 20 Atlantis Submarines (Cozumel), Valladolid, 236–238 American Cetacean Society, 57 123 Acrópolis (Ek Balam), 240–241 American Express ATMs, 278 Active pursuits Cancún, 67 Australia, customs regulations, Akumal, 165–166 Mérida, 204 271 Cancún, 53–61COPYRIGHTEDAmerican Hospital (Cancún), MATERIAL 68 Auto insurance, 277 Cozumel, 124–125 American Medical Care Center Aviacsa, 273 Isla Mujeres, 88–91 (Cancún), 68 Ayuntamiento (Valladolid), 239 Mérida, 201 Amigos De Los Animales (Isla Azúcar (Cancún), 65 Playa del Carmen, 145–147 Mujeres), 88 Tulum, 172–174 Angeles Verdes, 289 Balamkanché, Grutas de, 231 Aduana México, 270 Apartment rentals, Isla Mujeres, Ball Court (Juego de Pelota; Aeropuerto Internacional de 76–78 Chichén Itzá), 230 Cozumel, 108 Apple Vacations, 20–21 Baluarte de Nuestra Señora de Aqua Fun (Cancún), 54 la Soledad (Campeche), 256

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302 Index Baluarte de San Carlos BOB Cancún, 56 history of, 11–13 (Campeche), 256 BookIt.com, 20 hospitals, 68 Baluarte de Santiago Books, recommended, 287–288 Internet access, 68 (Campeche), 256 Buho’s (Isla Mujeres), 94 layout of, 13–14 Baluarte San Juan (Campeche), Business hours, 288 Maya archaeological zones, 256 Cancún, 67 47–49 Baluarte San Pedro (Campeche), Bus travel, 274, 275–276 must-sees and must-dos, 255 Campeche, 247 10–11 Bamboo Too (Isla Mujeres), 95 Cancún, 15–16 newspapers and Banana boat rides, Cancún, 54 Isla Mujeres, 75 magazines, 68 Banderas , 89 Mérida, 186, 187–188 nightlife, 63–66 Baseball, Isla Holbox, 103 Playa del Carmen, 136–137 pharmacies, 68 Bazar Artesanal (Campeche), Puerto Morelos, 149 police, 68 260 Uxmal and the hill post office, 68 Bazar de Artesanías (Mérida), country, 212 restaurants, 34–41 202 El Centro, 37–41 Beaches. See also specific Café Chiapas (Cozumel), 127 Zona Hotelera, 36–37 beaches Calakmul, 262–263 safety, 68 best, 3 Calzada de los Frailes shopping, 61–63 Cancún, 41–46 (Valladolid), 240 sights and attractions, Cozumel, 120–122 Campeche, 3, 243–263 46–50 Isla Mujeres, 82–83 accommodations, 247–250 taxis, 15, 16 Playa del Carmen, 143 getting around, 247 tourist information, 68 Puerto Morelos, 153 history of, 244–245 Cancún Accesible, 284 Tulum, 172–173 layout of, 245–246 Cancun.com, 27, 135 warning system of colored must-sees and must-dos, Cancún Condos, 24–25 flags, 46 244 Cancún Golf Club at X’cacel, 164 nightlife, 260–261 Pok-Ta-Pok, 60 Bed & breakfasts (B&Bs). See shopping, 260 Cancún Hideaways, 25 also Accommodations Index side trips from, 261–263 Cancún International Airport, 14 Cozumel, 111–112 sights and attractions, Cancun Weddings, 286 Mérida, 190–191 252–259 Cancun Plaza, 23 Benjamin Franklin Institute tours, 259 Cancún Prime Realty, 25 (Mérida), 200 traveling to, 246–247 Cancún Queen (Cancún), 66 Best Day Travel, 272 Canada Cancún Tips, 68 Cancún, 21, 27 consulates, 67, 289 Cancuntravel.com, 27 Isla Mujeres, 74 customs regulations, 271 Cancun Weddings, 286 Mérida, 188 Canché, María Ligia Pech, 234 Candlemas, 265 , 135 Cancún, 10–68 Captain Hook Pirate Cruise Uxmal and the hill accommodations, 16–34 (Cancún), 66 country, 212 air/hotel packages, Captain Tony García (Isla Biking 16–18, 20–21 Contoy), 93 Isla Mujeres, 76 as attractions, 49–50 Captain Tony García (Isla Mérida, 201 booking services, 27 Mujeres), 89, 91 Bird Festival of Yucatán Toh, condos and vacation Carnaval cruise 267 rentals, 21–25 (Cancún), 66 Bird-watching El Centro, 30–34 Caribbean Fantasy, 160 Bird Festival of Yucatán fluctuating prices, 27 Caribbean Village (Isla Toh, 267 money-saving tip, 27 Mujeres), 86 flamingos, 222, 223, 226, Zona Hotelera, 27–30 Carlos ’n Charlie’s (Cancún), 63 241–242 active pursuits, 53–61 Carnaval, 265 Isla Pájaros, 102 American Express, 67 Car rentals, 275 Blue Parrot (Playa del Carmen), beaches, 41–46 Cozumel, 109 148 currency exchange, 67 Mérida, 187 Blue Planet (Playa del Carmen), emergencies, 67 Car travel, 185–186, 273–274, 147–148 finding an address in, 13 274–275 Boating (boat rentals), getting to and around, Campeche, 247 Cancún, 54 14–16 Cancún, 15 Boat travel, Cozumel, 108–109 Isla Holbox, 98 14_287897-bindex.qxp 10/1/08 11:56 PM Page 303

General Index 303 Mérida, 186 Cha Cha Cha Dive Shop Coral reefs Playa del Carmen, 136 (Cozumel), 120 anatomy of, 116 Casa (Campeche), 254 Champotón, 258 Cozumel, 115–118 Casa de Artesanías (Mérida), Chankanaab Reef, 116 promoting healthy, 119 201 Chelem, 225 Coral Scuba Dive Center (Isla Casa de Artesanías Tukulná Chen Río (Cozumel), 122 Mujeres), 90 (Campeche), 260 , 180–181 Corona Bar (Cancún), 65 Casa de la Cultura Chichén Itzá, 227–231 Corpus Christi, 266 Cancún, 52 Chicxulub, 225–226 , 130 Isla Mujeres, 87–88 Christmas Season, 267 Cozumel, 104–128 Puerto Morelos (Niños Christ of the Blisters accommodations, 110–113 Héroes), 154 Festival, 267 active pursuits, 124–125 Casa de las Tortugas (Uxmal), Chuburna, 225 beaches, 120–122 217 Chumayel, 219 coral reefs, 115–118 Casa de la Vieja (Uxmal), 217 Cinco de Mayo, 266 far north of, 121 Casa de los Sueños (Isla Ciro’s (Isla Mujeres), 75 getting to and around, Mujeres), 91 The City (Cancún), 64 108–109 Casa del Teniente del Rey City Museum (Campeche), 256 history of, 105–106 (Campeche), 254 City of Mérida Festival, 265 layout of, 106 Casa de Montejo (Mérida), 196 Classic period, 11, 131, 209, nightlife, 127–128 Casas de cambio, 279 215, 218, 240 parks, 122 Casa Tequila (Playa del Carmen), Click Mexicana, 272 restaurants, 114–115 148 Club de Golf de Yucatán and Castillo Real (Cozumel), 121 (Mérida), 201 shops and operators, Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Cobá, 174–176 118–120 Purísima Concepción Cobá Group, 175 shopping, 125–127 (Campeche), 253 Coco Bongo (Cancún), 64 sights and attractions, Catedral de San Idelfonso Coconuts Bar and Grill 120–123 (Mérida), 194–195 (Cozumel), 122 tours, 123 Celestún, 220 Colli, Agustín Kanún, 234 Cozumel Concierge, 111 Cellphones, 285, 286–287 Colombia Reef, 117–118 Cozumel Country Club, 125 Azul, 163, 179–180 Colors Collection Boutique Cozumel Insider, 110–111 Cenote Dive Center (Tulum), 174 (Playa del Carmen), 147 Cozumel Mini-Golf, 125 Cenote Escondido (near Tulum), Community Tours Sian Ka’an, Cozumel National Reefs 157 178–179 Park, 119 (cenote diving), 156 Condo clearinghouses, 24–25 Cozumel Vacation Rentals, 111 Dos Ojos, 165 Condominios Carisa y Palma, 23 Crafts Dzitnup and Samulá (near Condos and vacation rentals Campeche, 260 Valladolid), 240 Akumal, 159–160 Cancún, 62–63 Hidden Worlds Cenotes Park Cancún, 21–25 Cozumel, 126 (between Tulum and Cozumel, 110–111 Isla Mujeres, 94 Akumal), 164–165 Mérida, 188–189 Izamal, 234 Valladolid, 239 Playa del Carmen, 138–139 Mérida, 201–202 Xlacah Cenote Puerto Morelos, 150 Valladolid, 239 (Dzibilchaltún), 199 Congo Bar (Cancún), 64–65 Craig’s List, 26 Cenote Sagrado (Cenote of Conjunto Las Pinturas (Tulum), Credit cards, 278, 279 Sacrifice; Chichén Itzá), 230 176 Crime, 281–282 Cenote Zací (Valladolid), Conservation of Marine Mammals Cristalino (Puerto Morelos), 156 239–240 in Mexico (COMARINO), 57 Croco Cun Centro Cultural y Artesanal Consulates, 289 Cancún, 47 (Izamal), 233 Cancún, 67 near Puerto Morelos, 153 Centro de Idiomas Sureste Consumer Protection Agency Cuadrángulo de las Monjas (CIS; Mérida), 200 (Procuraduría Federal del (Uxmal), 216–217 Centro Ecológico Akumal, 165 Consumidor), 68, 289 Cueva de Tiburones, 91 Centro Naturista (Cancún), 61 Contoy Express Tours (Isla Cuisine. See also Cooking Centro Olimpo de Cultura Contoy), 93 classes (Mérida), 196 Cooking classes Cuisine, Yucatecan, 35 CESiaK, 177 Cozumel, 123–124 best, 5 Taller Gourmet (Cancún), Campeche, 251 50–51 14_287897-bindex.qxp 10/1/08 11:56 PM Page 304

304 Index Cultural and Folk Art Route Dzibilchaltún, 199 Fall Equinox, 267 (Izamal), 234 Dzilam de Bravo, 226 Fama (Cancún), 68 Currency and currency exchange, Families with children, 283–284 278, 279, 282 Eco Colors (Cancún), 50 best itinerary, 8–9 Currency exchange, Cancún, 67 Ecopark Kantun Chi, 163 Family Travel Forum, 284 Customs regulations, 270–271 Ecora Spanish School (Mérida), Farmacia Cancún, 68 200 Farmacias del Ahorro Dance clubs Ecoturismo Yucatán, 201, 221 (Cancún), 68 Cancún, 64–66 Edzná, 261–262 Farmacia Yza (Mérida), 205 Isla Mujeres, 95 Ek Balam, 240–241 Felipe Carrillo Puerto, 134 Day of the Dead, 267 El Arco Labná, 218 Ferries, Isla Mujeres, 74 Debit cards, 279 El Ayuntamiento (Valladolid), Festivals and special events, Delphinus (Cancún), 56 239 265–267 Delphinus (Playa del Carmen), El Bosque del Caribe (Cancún), Fiesta Americana Condesa 146 52–53 (Cancún), 49 Deseo Lounge (Playa del El Caracol Fiesta de San Miguel Arcángel, Carmen), 148 Chichén Itzá, 230 267 Devil’s Throat at , 117 Cozumel, 122 First-aid kit, 283 Día de la Marina, 266 El Castillo (The Castle) Fishing Día de la Raza, 267 Chichén Itzá, 229–230 Akumal, 166 Dinner cruises, Cancún, 66 Tulum, 172 Cancún, 54–55, 57–58 Disabilities, travelers with, 284 El Cedral Fair, 266 Cozumel, 124 Disco Cariocas (Isla Holbox), El Cementerio (Isla Mujeres), 84 Isla Holbox, 103 104 El Centro (Cancún), dance Isla Mujeres, 90–91 Discover Mexico (Cozumel), clubs, 65 Puerto Morelos, 156–157 122–123 El Cielo (Mérida), 204 seasons for various fish, 58 Dive Mike (Playa del Carmen), Elderhostel, 285 Fishing Cooperative (Puerto 145 Electricity, 289 Morelos), 155, 157 Dive Puerto Morelos, 155 Elements of the Island (Isla Flag Day, 265 Diving Mujeres), 91 Flamingos, 222, 223, 226, Akumal, 165–166 El Faro (Isla Mujeres), 89 241–242 best, 4 El Farolito (Isla Mujeres), 89 Flea Market Coral Negro Cancún, 58–60 El Malecón (Progreso), 225 (Cancún), 63 Cozumel, 115–120 El Meco (Cancún), 48–49 Fuerte San Felipe , 180 Isla Holbox, 102 El Mirador (Labná), 218 Fuerte San Miguel (Campeche), Isla Mujeres, 89–90 El Pabilo (Cancún), 67 257 Playa del Carmen, 145 El Palacio (Kabah), 218 Fundación de Campeche, 267 Puerto Morelos, 154, El Palomar (Uxmal), 217 Fundación de Isla Mujeres, 266 155–156 El Paraíso Beach Club (Tulum), Funjet Vacations, 21 Tulum, 173–174 172 DoCancun, 27, 135, 272 El Parque (Isla Holbox), 103 Gaitan Tours (Isla Contoy), 93 Doctors, 288 El Rey (Cancún), 48 Galería del Arte Mexicano (Isla Dolphinaris (Cancún), 56 El Sol (Isla Mujeres), 75 Mujeres), 94 Dolphin Discovery Embassies and consulates, 289 Garrafón de Castilla (Isla Cancún, 56 The Emerald Coast, 225–226 Mujeres), 89 Cozumel, 122 Emergencies, 289 Garrafón Natural Reef Park (Isla Isla Mujeres, 90 Cancún, 67 Mujeres), 89 Puerto Aventuras, 147 Entry requirements, 268–269 Gay.com Travel, 285 Dolphin encounters and swims Erosa, Luis (Cozumel), 124–125 Gays and lesbians, 285 Cancún, 56–57 Ex-Convento y Iglesia de San Girasol Beach Condos, 22–23 Cozumel, 122 Antonio de Padua (Izamal), Global Ambulance, 289 Isla Mujeres, 90 233 Go Fish (Cozumel), 125 Playa del Carmen, 146 Ex-Convento y Iglesia de San Golf Dos Ojos, 165 Bernardino de Siena Cancún, 60 The Dovecote (Uxmal), 217 (Valladolid), 240 Cozumel, 125 Drinking laws, 288 Expedia, 20, 135 Mérida, 201 Dune Buggy Tours (Cozumel), Experience, varied, 259 Playa del Carmen, 146 123 Ex-Templo de San José Golf carts Dzayachuleb, 226 (Campeche), 254 Isla Holbox, 98 Isla Mujeres, 75 14_287897-bindex.qxp 10/1/08 11:56 PM Page 305

General Index 305 Golf Club at , 146 Isla Holbox, 96–97 Hurricanes Gilbert and Wilma, Governor’s Palace (Uxmal), 217 Isla Mujeres, 72 12, 116 Gran Acrópolis (Edzná), 261 Mérida, 183–184 Hwy. 307 (Carretera Cancún- Grand Pyramid (Acanceh), 220 Riviera Maya, 131–132 Tulum), 132, 134 Gran Palacio (Sayil), 218 Yucatán state, 209–211 Gran Pirámide (Uxmal), 217 Holbox Island, 98 Iglesia de Concepción Great Palace (Sayil), 218 Holbox Tours & Travel, 101 Inmaculada (Isla Great Temple (Kabah), 218 Holidays, 289–290 Mujeres), 84 Green Angels, 275, 289 Holy Cross, 266 Iglesia de la Tercera Orden de Group of the Thousand Columns Holy Week, 265 Jesús (Mérida), 197 (Chichén Itzá), 230 HomeAway, 26 Iglesia de Grupo Chumuc Mul (Tulum), 175 Honey Festival, 265 (Valladolid), 239 Grupo Cobá, 175 Horseback riding Iglesia San Román (Campeche), Grupo de las Mil Columnas Cancún, 60–61 258 (Chichén Itzá), 230 Cozumel, 125 Iglesia y Ex-Convento de San Grupo Nohoch Mul (Tulum), 175 Playa del Carmen, 146 Roque (Campeche), 254–255 Grutas de Balamkanché, 231 Hortencia (Isla Mujeres), 94 Immaculate Conception, 267 Grutas de Loltún, 218–219 Hospitals, 290 Independence Day, 266 Guayaberas Jack (Mérida), 202 Cancún, 68 Instituto de Lengua y Cultura de The Gulf coast, 220–226 Hotel Na Balam Beach Bar (Isla Yucatán (Mérida), 200 Mujeres), 94 Instituto Nacional de Migración, Hacienda Mundaca (Isla Hotels and resorts 268 Mujeres), 85–86 Akumal, 159–161 Insurance, 277 Hacienda Puerta Campeche, 260 Campeche, 247–250 InsureMyTrip.com, 277 Hacienda San Lorenzo de Aké, Cancún, 16–34 Interactive Aquarium (Cancún), 236 air/hotel packages, 47, 56–57 Hacienda Uayamon (Campeche), 16–18, 20–21 Interjet, 273 253 as attractions, 49–50 Internet access, 287 Hacienda Yaxcopoil (near booking services, 27 Cancún, 68 Mérida), 212–213 condos and vacation Mérida, 204 Half Moon Bay, 162 rentals, 21–25 @Internet Cafe (Cancún), 68 Hammock House (Isla Holbox), El Centro, 30–34 Internet Golf, 60 103 fluctuating prices, 27 Ireland, customs regulations, Hammocks, 202 money-saving tip, 27 271 Izamal, 234 Zona Hotelera, 27–30 Isla Beckons, 76 Handicrafts Celestún, 221 Isla Contoy, 92–93 Campeche, 260 Chichén Itzá, 227 Isla Contoy National Park, 92 Cancún, 62–63 Cozumel, 110–113 Isla Cozumel Tourism Office, 106 Cozumel, 126 dive courses at resorts, 59 Isla de la Pasión, 102 Isla Mujeres, 94 Isla Holbox, 98–100 Isla Holbox, 96–104 Izamal, 234 Isla Mujeres, 76–80 accommodations, 98–100 Mérida, 201–202 Izamal, 231–232 nightlife, 104 Valladolid, 239 Mérida, 188–193 restaurants, 100–101 The Havana Club (Cozumel), 127 Playa del Carmen, 138–141 shopping, 103 Health concerns, 279–281 Progreso, 223–224 Isla Mujeres, 69–95, 94 Hecho a Mano (Izamal), 233 Puerto Morelos, 150–151 accommodations, 76–80 Helados Maresa’s (Isla Holbox), Sian Ka’an Biosphere active pursuits, 88–91 100 Reserve, 179 beaches, 82–83 Hidden Worlds Cenotes Park Tulum, 168–170 exploring, 85–87 (between Tulum and Akumal), Uxmal and the hill country, getting to and around, 164–165 212–214 74–76 High season, 264 Valladolid, 236–238 history of, 72 Hilton Cancún Golf & Spa House of the Turtles (Uxmal), layout of, 72–73 Resort, golf course at, 60 217 must-sees and must-dos, 69 History Humane Society (Cozumel), 124 nightlife, 94–95 Campeche, 244–245 Hunab Kú market (Puerto origin of name, 73 Cancún, 11–13 Morelos), 157 restaurants, 80–82 Cozumel, 105–106 Hurricane season, 268 shopping, 92–94 zócalo, 84 14_287897-bindex.qxp 10/1/08 11:56 PM Page 306

306 Index Isla Mujeres Tourist Office, 73 La Isla Shopping Village Manuel Crecencio Rejón Airport Isla Pájaros, 102 (Cancún), 61–62 (Mérida), 185 Itineraries, best, 6–9 Lalo.com (Isla Holbox), 103 Marina Manglar (Cancún), Ixchel, 87 La Lotería (Campeche), 259–260 54, 58 Izamal, 231–234 La Parrilla (Cancún), 65 Marina Punta del Este La Ruinas Beach Club (Playa del (Cancún), 59 Jaime’s Marina (Playa del Carmen), 143 Marítima Isla Mujeres, 74 Carmen), 146 La Santanera (Playa del Marítimo 9 Hermanos (Isla Jardín Botanico Dr. Alfredo Carmen), 148–149 Holbox), 98 Barrera Marín (Puerto La Sirena (Playa del Carmen), Markets Morelos), 154 147 Cancún, 63 Jardín del Edén (near Xpu-Há), La Taberna (Cancún), 67 Cozumel, 126 157 Lemon Divers (Cancún), 59 Isla Mujeres, 84–85 Jax Bar and Grill (Isla Librería Dalí (Cancún), 68 Puerto Morelos, 157 Mujeres), 95 Librería del Parque (Cozumel), Marriage requirements, 285–286 Jet-skiing and WaveRunners, 127 Mayan Heritage (Mérida), 212 Cancún, 54 Light-and-sound show. See Luz Mayapán, 219 Jewelry y Sonido Maya ruins. See Archaeological Cancún, 62 The Lighthouse (Isla sites and ruins Isla Mujeres, 93, 94 Mujeres), 89 Medex, 277 Josefina’s Kitchen (Cozumel), Lobster Dinner Cruise Media Luna, 89 123–124 (Cancún), 66 Medications, 283 Joyería Maritza (Isla LocoGringo.com, 139 MedToGo, 277, 280 Mujeres), 93 Los Arcos (Cancún), 65 Mercado Artesanías (Isla Juárez, Benito, Birthday of, 265 Los Cinco Soles (Cozumel), 126 Mujeres), 94 Juego de Pelota (Ball Court; Los Cuatro Elementos Mercado de Artesanías, Chichén Itzá), 230 (Cancún), 65 Valladolid, 239 Jungle tours, Cancún, 53–55 Lost Oasis (Isla Mujeres), 76 Mercado Lucas de Gálvez The Junkyard, 116 Low season, 264 (Mérida), 201–202 Luz y Sonido (light-and-sound Mercado Municipal Kabah, 217, 218 show) Cozumel, 126 Karamba (Cancún), 66 Campeche, 261 Isla Mujeres, 84–85 Kathryn’s Travel (Isla Chichén Itzá, 230 Mercado Principal (Campeche), Mujeres), 77 Izamal, 233 260 Kayaking Uxmal, 215 Mercado 28 (Cancún), 63 Cancún, 53 Mérida, 182–205 Laguna Bacalar, 179 Macanxoc Group (Tulum), 176 accommodations, 188–193 Ki-Huic (Cancún), 63 MACAY (Museo de Arte active pursuits, 201 Kinich Kakmó (Izamal), 233 Contemporáneo Ateneo de address numbers in, 184 Kolumbus Tours (Isla Yucatán; Mérida), 196 American Express, 204 Contoy), 93 Mahahual.com, 130 area code, 204 Kool Beach by Playa Tukán Mail, 290 business hours, 204 (Playa del Carmen), 143 Main Plaza (Valladolid), 239 bus tours, 196 Malecón (Progreso), 225 climate, 204 La Adelita (Isla Mujeres), 95 Malls, Cancún, 61–62 consulates, 204 La Bambina (Isla Holbox), 103 Mama, 219 currency exchange, 204 Labná, 218 Mambo Café (Mérida), 202, 204 getting around, 186 La Casa del Arte Popular Mamita’s Beach Club (Playa del history of, 183–184 Mexicano (Cancún), 46 Carmen), 143 horse-drawn buggies, 194 La Esfinge (Cancún), 63 Manatees, 147 hospitals, 204 La Gloria English School (Isla Manatí (Tankhah), 157 Internet access, 204 Mujeres), 88 Manchones Reef, 90 layout of, 184–185 Laguna Bacalar, 179–180 Maní, 219 must-sees and must-dos, Laguna Yalahau (Isla Holbox), Maní Festival, 266 182–183 102 Mansión Carvajal (Campeche), newspapers and magazines, Laguna Yal-Kú, 162–163, 166 254 204 La Iglesia (Tulum), 175 Manta Divers Scuba Center nightlife, 202–204 La Iguana Azul (Campeche), 260 (Cancún), 59 pharmacies, 205 police, 205 14_287897-bindex.qxp 10/1/08 11:56 PM Page 307

General Index 307 post office, 205 Na Balam (Isla Mujeres), 91 Palancar Reef, 117 restaurants, 193–194 Nachi-Cocom beach club Paletería Ancona (Isla Holbox), seasons, 205 (Cozumel), 121 100 shopping, 201–202 Nautilus Diving Training Center Pancho’s (Mérida), 204 sights and attractions, (Cancún), 59–60 Paradise Beach (Cozumel), 121 194–199 Navy Boat Wreck, 90 Paraíso reef, 116 taxis, 188 Navy Day, 266 Parasailing, Cancún, 53 telephones, 205 Neptuno (Cozumel), 127 Parque de las Palapas (Cancún), tourist information, 205 Newspapers and magazines, 290 51–52 traveling to, 185–186 Cancún, 68 Parque Ecológico Punta Sur Mérida English Library, 199 New Year’s Eve, 267 (Cozumel), 122 MexGay Vacations, 285 New Zealand, customs Parque Hidalgo (Mérida), 197 Mexicana Vacations, regulations, 271 Parque Marino Nacional Arrecifes 20, 136, 272 Nightlife de Cozumel, 116 Mexican Revolution Day, 267 Campeche, 260–261 Parque Nacional Chankanaab Mexico Tee Times, 60 Isla Holbox, 104 (Cozumel), 122 Mexi-Divers (Tulum), 174 Isla Mujeres, 94–95 Parque Natural Ría Lagartos, Mezcalito’s (Cozumel), 122 Mérida, 202–204 241 Mi Casa (Cozumel), 127 Playa del Carmen, 148–149 Parque Nizuc Water Park Miniaturas (Mérida), 202 Niños Héroes (Casa de la (Cancún), 50 MM Rentals and Realty (Playa Cultura; Puerto Morelos), 154 Parque Principal (Campeche), del Carmen), 139 (Isla Mujeres), 95 253, 260 Money matters, 278–279 Northeastern coast (Isla Parque Santa Lucía (Mérida), Monkey’s (Isla Holbox), 101 Mujeres), 86 198 Mopeds (motos), Isla Mujeres, Nun’s Quadrangle (Uxmal), 216 Paseo del Carmen (Playa del 75–76 Carmen), 148 Mornings in Mexico (Isla Ojo de Agua (Isla Holbox), Paseo de Montejo (Mérida), Mujeres), 77 102 184, 198 Mr. Sancho’s (Cozumel), Old Woman’s House (Uxmal), Paso del Cedral, 117 120–121 217 Patrón, Feliciano, 234 Mundaca Divers (Isla Om Bar and Chill Lounge (Isla Pax (Cozumel), 126 Mujeres), 90 Mujeres), 95 PayPal, 278 Mundo-Librería-Bookstore (Playa 1.5 Tequila Lounge, 127 Pemex, 276 del Carmen), 148 Opalo de Fuego (Isla Pepe’s Carts & Mopeds (Isla Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Mujeres), 93 Mujeres), 75 Ateneo de Yucatán (MACAY; Operadora Turística Edzná Pharmacies, 290 Mérida), 196 (Campeche), 259 Cancún, 68 Museo de la Canción Yucateca Orbitz, 20, 135 Pingüinos (Isla Mujeres), 94 (Mérida), 198 Our Lady of Carmen Festivals, Pinoteca Juan Gamboa Guzmán Museo de la Ciudad 266 (Mérida), 197 Campeche, 256 Outdoor activities. See Active Pirámide del Adivino (Uxmal), Mérida, 197 pursuits 216 Museo de la Cultura Maya Owner Direct Vacation Pirámide de los Cinco Pisos Campeche, 256, 257 Rentals, 26 (Edzná), 261 Chetumal, 180–181 Oxkutzcab, 213, 219 Pisté, 228 Museo de la Isla de Cozumel, Planet Hollywood (Cancún), 63 120 Package tours, 272 Plataforma de Aguilas y Museo INAH (Cancún), 47 Packing tips, 282–283 Jaguares (Chichén Itzá), 230 Museo Pueblo Maya The Palace (Kabah), 218 Plataforma de los Cuchillos (Dzibilchaltún), 199 Palace of the Masks (Kabah), (Edzná), 262 Museo Regional de Antropología 218 Platform of the Knives (Edzná), (Mérida), 198 Palacio de Gobierno (Mérida), 262 Museo San Roque (Valladolid), 196–197 Playa Ballenas (Cancún), 45 239 Palacio del Gobernador (Uxmal), PlayaBeachRentals.com, 139 Museo Sub-Acuático CEDAM 217 Playa Bonita (Campeche), 258 (Playa del Carmen), 143–144 Palacio de los Mascarones Playa Bonita (Cozumel), 122 Museo y Galería de Arte Popular (Kabah), 218 Playa Caracol (Cancún), 44–45 (Campeche), 255–256 Palacio Municipal (Mérida), 196 Playa Chac Mool (Cancún), 45 Museums, best, 4–5 14_287897-bindex.qxp 10/1/08 11:56 PM Page 308

308 Index Playa del Carmen, 132, 136–149 Progreso, 220–226, 223–225 Celestún, 221–222 accommodations, 138–141 getting to and around, 223 Chichén Itzá, 228 active pursuits, 145–147 Progreso Tourist Office, 225 Cozumel, 114–115 getting around, 138 Puerta del Mar (Campeche), 255 Isla Holbox, 100–101 getting to and from the Puerta de Tierra (Campeche), Isla Mujeres, 80–82 airport, 136–137 255 Izamal, 232 nightlife, 148–149 Puerto Aventuras, 134, 158 Mérida, 193–194 restaurants, 141–142 Puerto Aventuras Club de Golf, Playa del Carmen, 141–142 shopping, 147–148 146 Progreso, 224 sights and attractions, Puerto Juárez, 74 Puerto Morelos, 152–153 143–145 Puerto Morelos, 132, 149–158 Tulum, 170–171 Playa Delfines (Cancún), 45 accommodations, 150–151 Uxmal and the hill country, Playa El Faro (Playa del active pursuits, 154–157 214–215 Carmen), 143 getting to and around, 149 Valladolid, 238 Playa Gaviota Azul (Cancún), 45 restaurants, 152–153 Restrooms, 291 Playa Indios (Isla Mujeres), 84 shopping, 157–158 Río Lagartos, 241–242 Playa Lancheros (Isla Punta Celerain Faro (Cozumel), Ritz-Carlton (Cancún), sea turtle Mujeres), 83 122 rescue program, 51 Playa Langosta (Cancún), 44 Punta Molas Faro (Cozumel), Riviera Maya, 129–181 Playa Las Perlas (Cancún), 44 121 history of, 131–132 Playa Linda (Cancún), 44 Punta Sur (Isla Mujeres), 86, 90 layout of, 132, 134 Playa Marlin (Cancún), 45 Pyramid of the Painted Lintel must-sees and must-dos, Playa Mía (Cozumel), 120–121 (Tulum), 176 129, 131 Playa Norte (Isla Mujeres), 83 planning your trip to the, Playa Palancar (Cozumel), 121 Quinta Avenida (Playa del 134–136 Playa Paradise Luxury Rentals Carmen), 143 Riviera Maya Villas, 160 (Playa del Carmen), 139 , 2–3 Ruinas El Rey (Cancún), 48 Playa Paraíso (Isla Mujeres), 83 Ruins and archaelogical sites. Playa San Francisco (Cozumel), Rancho Loma Bonita (near See Archaeological sites and 121 Cancún), 60–61 ruins Playa San Miguelito Rancho Palmitas (Cozumel), 125 Rum (Campeche), 260 (Cancún), 45 Rancho Punta Venado, 146 Ruta Puuc, 217–219 Playa Tiburón (Isla Mujeres), Reducto de San José el Alto 83–84 (Campeche), 257 Safety, 281–282 Playa Tortugas (Cancún), 44 Rentadora El Brother (Isla Cancún, 68 Playa Tukán (Playa del Carmen), Holbox), 98 Sailing, Akumal, 166 143 Rentadora Glendy (Isla Saints Peter & Paul (Cozumel), Plaza Bonita (Cancún), 63 Holbox), 98 266 Plaza Caracol (Cancún), 62 Rentadora Isis (Cozumel), 109 San Crisanto, 226 Plaza de la Independencia Rentadora Isleña (Cozumel), San Gervasio, 120 (Mérida), 194–197 109 San Miguelito (Cancún), 48 Plaza de Toros (Cancún), 40 Reserva de la Biosfera Sian San Román Festival, 266 Plaza Flamingo (Cancún), 62 Ka’an, 176–179 Santa Elena, 213 Plaza Forum by the Sea Reserva Ecológica de los Santa Rosa Wall, 117 (Cancún), 62 Petenes, 220, 222 Santuario Maya a la Diosa Ixchel Plaza Kukulcán (Cancún), 62 Resorts and hotels. See (Isla Mujeres), 87 Plaza la Fiesta (Cancún), 62 Accommodations Sayil, 218 Police, Cancún, 68 Restaurant Bar Lafitte Scuba Cancún, 57–58 Port of Costa Maya, 130 (Campeche), 260 Scuba diving Postclassic period, 11, 48, 131, Restaurants. See also Restaurant Akumal, 165–166 171, 210 Index best, 4 Post office, Cancún, 68 Akumal, 161–162 Cancún, 58–60 Preclassic period, 131, 209 asking for the check and Cozumel, 115–120 Primero de Mayo, 266 tipping, 39 Isla Holbox, 102 Procuraduría del Turista (Tourist Campeche, 250–252 Isla Mujeres, 89–90 Legal Aid), 289 Cancún, 34–41 Playa del Carmen, 145 Procuraduría Federal del El Centro, 37–41 Puerto Morelos, 154, Consumidor (Consumer Zona Hotelera, 36–37 155–156 Protection Agency), 68, 289 Tulum, 173–174 14_287897-bindex.qxp 10/1/08 11:56 PM Page 309

General Index 309 Scuba Du (Cozumel), 118 Sotuta de Peón (Mérida), 199 Templo de los Frisos (Ek Balam), Scuba Gamma (Cozumel), 118 Spa Itzá (Playa del Carmen), 240 Scuba Staff Divers (Cozumel), 147 Templo de los Guerreros 118 Spanish-language classes (Chichén Itzá), 230 Scuba Tony (Cozumel), 119–120 Cancún, 52 Templo de los Mascarones Sculpture Park (Isla Mujeres), 86 Mérida, 200 (Edzná), 262 Sea Hawk Divers (Isla Spas, Cancún, 61 Templo Mayor (Kabah), 218 Mujeres), 90 Special events and festivals, Terminal de Autobuses (Puerto Sea Monkey Business (Playa del 265–267 Morelos), 149 Carmen), 139 Sportfishing. See Fishing Thai (Cancún), 65 Seasons, 264 Spring Equinox, 265 Three Kings’ Day, 265 Sea turtles, 5 Submarine dives (Cozumel), 123 Throne of the Red Jaguar Centro Ecológico Akumal, Suites Brisas, 23 (Chichén Itzá), 230 165 Sunset Grill (Isla Mujeres), Ticket Bus, 276 Cozumel, 124 94–95 Ticketbus, 98 Isla Mujeres, 86 Surfing, Cancún, 54 Ticul, 213 rescue program , 291 (Cancún), 51 Tabos Reef, 90 Tipping, 291 season for, 51 Tacos Campos, 82 Tormentos, 117 Semana Santa, 265 Taller Gourmet (Cancún), 50–51 Torre Escénica Giratoria Senior travelers, 284–285 Tank-Ha Dive Center (Playa del (Cancún), 50 Señor Frog’s (Cancún), 63 Carmen), 145 Tortugranja (Isla Mujeres), 86 Señor Iguana’s (Cozumel), 122 Taxes, 280, 291 Tourist information, 291 Seybaplaya, 258 Taxis, 277 Campeche, 256–257 Sharks, swimming with, Isla Cancún, 15, 16 Cancún, 68 Holbox, 101 Cozumel, 109 Mérida, 205 Shopping. See also Markets Isla Mujeres, 75 Valladolid, 236 Campeche, 260 Mérida, 188 Tourist Legal Aid (Procuraduría Cancún, 61–63 Playa del Carmen, 137, 138 del Turista), 289 Cozumel, 125–127 Puerto Morelos, 149 Town Center (Puerto Morelos), Isla Holbox, 103 Teabo, 219 153 Isla Mujeres, 92–94 Teatro Peón Contreras Transportation, 274–277 Mérida, 201–202 (Mérida), 197 Transportes AutoProgreso Playa del Carmen, 147–148 Tecoh, 220 (Progreso), 223 Puerto Morelos, 157–158 Tekit, 219 Transportes Marítimos Magaña Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, Telchaquillo, 220 (Isla Mujeres), 74 176–179 Telephones, 291 Tranvía de la Ciudad Sihoplaya, 258 TelWorld (Mérida), 205 (Campeche), 255 The Silver Factory (Isla Temple of the Big Masks Travelers’ checks, 279 Mujeres), 93 (Edzná), 262 Traveling to Cancún and the Slavia (Mérida), 204 Temple of the Columns (Kabah), Yucatán, 271–274 Smoking, 290–291 218 Travel insurance, 277–278 Snorkeling Temple of the Magician (Uxmal), TravelSafe, 278 Akumal, 165–166 216 TravelYucatan.com, 212 best, 4 Temple of the Skulls Tulum, 134, 166–179 Cancún, 58–60 (Tzompantli; Chichén accommodations, 168–170 Cozumel, 116–120 Itzá), 230 active pursuits, 172–174 Isla Holbox, 102 Temple of the Warriors (Chichén archaeological zone, Isla Mujeres, 88–89 Itzá), 230 171–172 Laguna Yal-Kú, 162–163 Templo de las Columnas getting to and around, Playa del Carmen, 145–146 (Kabah), 218 167–168 Puerto Morelos, 154–155 Templo de las Siete Muñecas restaurants, 170–171 Tulum, 173–174 (Dzibilchaltún), 199 side trip to Cobá, 174–176 Sociedad Cooperativa Turística Templo del Dios Descendente Tunich Municipal Handicraft Fair (Isla Mujeres), 90–91 (Tulum), 172 (Mérida), 266 Solo Buceo (Cancún), 55, 59 Templo de los Frescoes (Tulum), Turibus (Mérida), 196 Solymar Beach Resort, 22 172 Turística Holbox, 102 Turtles, sea. See Sea turtles 14_287897-bindex.qxp 10/1/08 11:56 PM Page 310

310 Index Turtle Salvation Program Villas Playa (Playa del Carmen), Yucatán State Fair, 267 Volunteer Brigade 139 Yucatek Divers (Playa del (Cozumel), 124 Virgin of Guadalupe, 267 Carmen), 145 Tzompantli (Temple of the Visas, 269 Skulls; Chichén Itzá), 230 Visitor information, 291 Zama (Isla Mujeres), 84 Campeche, 256–257 Zona Hotelera (Cancún), 16 Ultrafreeze, 89 Cancún, 68 dance clubs, 64–66 Ultramar (Isla Mujeres), 74 Mérida, 205 hotels, 27–30 United Kingdom Valladolid, 236 restaurants, 36–37 consulate in Cancún, 67 Viva Aerobus, 273 Zubul Reef Beach Club (Playa consulates, 289 Volaris, 273 del Carmen), 143 customs regulations, 271 United States War of the Castes, 106, 210, consulate in Cancún, 67 211, 219, 231, 234, 239, ACCOMMODATIONS Amaranto Bed & Breakfast consulates, 289 240 (Cozumel), 112 customs regulations, Water parks, Cancún, 50 Ambiance Villas Kin Ha 270–271 Water-skiing, Cancún, 54 (Cancún), 29 Universidad Autónoma de WaveRunners, 54 Amigos B&B Laguna Bacalar, Yucatán (Mérida), 198 Weddings, 285–286 180 U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Wet Set Divers (Puerto Morelos), Amigo’s Cozumel, 111 280, 281 157 Amigo’s House (Isla Holbox), 98 U.S. State Department, 281 Wet Set Diving (Puerto B&B Casa Esperanza (Mérida), Uxmal and the hill country, Morelos), 155 190–191 211–220 Whale and Dolphin Conservation Boca Paila Camps (Sian Ka’an accommodations, 212–214 Society, 57 Biosphere Reserve), 179 getting to and around, 212 Whale sharks. See Sharks Cabañas Copal (Tulum), restaurants, 214–215 Wild Tours (Cozumel), 123 168–169 ruins of Uxmal, 215–217 Willy’s (Isla Holbox), 101, 103 Cabañas Tulum (Tulum), 169 side trip from, 219–220 Windsurfing, Cancún, 53 Casa Alvarez Guest House sights and attractions, Wreck Dive C-53, 117 (Mérida), 191 215–219 Casa de las Flores (Playa del X’cacel, 164 Carmen), 141 Vacation rentals and condos and Mahahual Support Casa Iguana (Isla Holbox), 99 Akumal, 159–160 Association, 130 Casa Isadora (Progreso), 224 Cancún, 21–25 Xcambó, 226 CasaMagna Marriott Resort Cozumel, 110–111 (near Playa del Carmen), (Cancún), 30 Mérida, 188–189 144–145 Casa Santiago (Mérida), 190 Playa del Carmen, 138–139 Xel-Há, 164 Casa Sirena (Isla Mujeres), Puerto Morelos, 150 Xibalba Dive Center (Tulum), 78–79 Vacation Rentals by Owner, 26 174 Cascadas de Mérida (Mérida), VacationRentals.com, Xlacah Cenote (Dzibilchaltún), 191 26, 139, 189 199 Casita Carolina (Bacalar), 180 Vacation Travel Mart, 21 Xtampak Tours (Campeche), 259 Casitas del Mar (Isla Vaccines, 281 Xunaan Ha (near Chemuyil), 157 Mujeres), 78 Valladolid, 235–242 Club Marviya (Puerto Morelos), accommodations, 236–238 Yalat (Valladolid), 239 151 getting to and around, 236 Yamil Lu’um (Cancún), 48 Inn (Cozumel), 113 side trips from, 240–242 Yoga, Isla Mujeres, 91 Don Diego de La Selva (Tulum), sights and attractions, Yucab, 117 170 239–240 Yucatán, 3 Dos Playas (Cancún), 28–29 Value-added tax (impuesto de Yucatán Living (Mérida), 189 Ecohotel Flamingos Playa valor agregado, or IVA), 280 Yucatán state, 206–242 (Celestún), 221 Van Cleef & Arpels (Isla history of, 209–211 Ecotel Quinta Regia (Valladolid), Mujeres), 93 layout of, 207, 209 237 Vega, Alejandro (“Mr. must-sees and must-dos, El Mesón del Marqués Sandflea”), 103 206 (Valladolid), 237 Viajes Valladolid, 236 origin of name, 207 Flamingo Cancún Resort, 27–28 14_287897-bindex.qxp 10/1/08 11:57 PM Page 311

Restaurant Index 311 Flycatcher Inn B&B (Santa Hotel MedioMundo (Mérida), Río Bec Dreams (near Xpujil), Elena), 213–214 192 263 Gladys Apartments (Isla Hotel Misión Uxmal (Uxmal), Sabina’s (Isla Mujeres), 77 Mujeres), 77 214 Suites El Patio (Cancún), 31–32 Hacienda San Antonio Chalanté Hotel Mucuy (Mérida), 191 Suites Los Arcos (Isla (Izamal), 232 Hotel Ojo de Agua (Puerto Mujeres), 80 Hacienda Sánchez (Valladolid), Morelos), 150–151 Suites Sina (Cancún), 28 237 Hotel Pepita (Cozumel), 112 Suites Vima (Cozumel), 113 Holiday Inn Express Hotel Plaza Almendros (Isla Summer Place Inn (Cozumel), (Cancún), 29 Mujeres), 80 113 Hostal Haina (Cancún), 31 Hotel Plaza Colonial Tamarindo (Cozumel), 111–112 Hostal La Parroquia (Campeche), (Campeche), 250 Villa Los Mapaches (Isla 247, 249 Hotel Posada Mawimbi (Isla Holbox), 99 Hostelito (Cozumel), 112 Holbox), 99–100 Villas Arqueológicas (Uxmal), Hotel América Centro Hotel Puuc (Oxkutzcab), 213 214 (Campeche), 249–250 Hotel Residence La Mariposa Villas Arqueológicas Hotel & Cabañas Zazil-Kin (Tulum), 170 Chichén-Itzá, 228 (Tulum), 169 Hotel San Antonio (Ticul), 213 Villas Manglar (Cancún), 28 Hotel Antillano (Cancún), 32–33 Hotel San Clemente (Valladolid), Vista del Mar Hotel and Condos Hotel Belmar (Isla Mujeres), 79 236 (Akumal), 161 Hotel Cabañas María del Mar Hotel Sol y Luna (Cancún), 34 Xaloc (Isla Holbox), 100 (Isla Mujeres), 80 Hotel Sol y Mar (Celestún), 221 Zina’s Guest House (Isla Hotel Carmelina (Isla Hotel Suites Alborada (Cancún), Mujeres), 77 Mujeres), 79 33–34 Hotel Casa del Balam (Mérida), Hotel Terracaribe (Cancún), 32 192–193 Hotel Ventanas al Mar RESTAURANTS Amigo’s (Isla Mujeres), 82 Hotel Casa Tucán (Playa del (Cozumel), 113 Babe’s Noodles & Bar (Playa del Carmen), 140 Hotel Villa de Pescadores Carmen), 141 Hotel Castelmar (Campeche), (Río Lagartos), 242 Bamboo (Isla Mujeres), 81 250 Hotel Xbalamqué (Cancún), 34 Bazar Municipal (Valladolid), Hotel Chichén Itzá (Pisté), 228 Hotel Yakunah (Progreso), 224 238 Hotel Club Akumal Caribe, Hotel Zaci (Valladolid), 237 Bistro Français (Isla Mujeres), 160, 161 Las Arecas Guest House 81–82 Hotel Colonial (Campeche), 249 (Mérida), 190 Café Cito (Isla Mujeres), 81 Hotel Colonial (Cancún), 31 Luna D’Miel (Isla Mujeres), 78 Café Gaudí (Tulum), 170 Hotel Dolores Alba (Chichén Luz en Yucatán (Mérida), 192 Café La Habana (Mérida), 193 Itzá), 227–228 Macanché Bed & Breakfast Cafe La Parroquia (Campeche), Hotel Dolores Alba (Mérida), (Izamal), 231–232 251–252 191–192 Mary Carmen (Cozumel), 112 Cana Nah (near Uxmal), Hotel El Rey del Caribe Monkey Hostel (Campeche), 249 214–215 (Cancún), 33 Nautibeach Condos (Isla Casa Denis (Cozumel), 114 Hotel Embajadores (Progreso), Mujeres), 78 Casa Sandra (Isla Holbox), 101 223 Oasis Cancún (Cancún), 30 Casa Tikinxik (Isla Mujeres), 81 Hotel Flamingo (Cozumel), 113 Pensión San Juan (Playa del Casa Vieja (Campeche), 252 Hotel Francis Arlene (Isla Carmen), 139–140 Cenaduría los Portales Mujeres), 79–80 Playa Gaviota (Isla Mujeres), (Campeche), 252 Hotel Francis Drake (Campeche), 77–78 Charlie’s (Tulum), 170–171 250 Posada El Moro (Puerto The Cove (Cancún), 36 Hotel Hacienda del Caribe Morelos), 150 Cueva del Pirata (Isla Holbox), (Playa del Carmen), 140–141 Posada Leyli (Río Lagartos), 242 100–101 Hotel Las Golondrinas (Playa del Posada Los Arcos (Isla Doña Triny’s (Puerto Morelos), Carmen), 140 Holbox), 99 152 Hotel Latino (Tulum), 169 Posada Luna del Sur (Tulum), Don Cafeto’s (Tulum), 171 Hotel López (Campeche), 249 169–170 El Café de la Nader (Cancún), Hotel LunaSol (Playa del Posada Santiago Guesthouse 37–38 Carmen), 140 (Mérida), 190 El Cejas (Cancún), 40–41 Hotel Marcianito (Isla Puerta Calakmul, 263 El Mercado (Cozumel), 114 Mujeres), 79 Que Onda (Akumal), 160–161 El Oasis (Cancún), 39 Hotel Margaritas (Cancún), 33 14_287897-bindex.qxp 10/1/08 11:57 PM Page 312

312 Index El Pórtico del Peregrino La Guadalupana (Cancún), 40 Parrilla Mission (Cozumel), 114 (Mérida), 194 La Habichuela (Cancún), 41 Pelicanos (Puerto Morelos), 153 El Rincón Yucateco (Cancún), 38 La Isla Colibrí (Isla Holbox), Perico’s (Cancún), 41 Flamingos (Progreso), 224 100 Pescado con Limón (Cancún), 41 Guido’s (Cozumel), 115 La Palapa (Celestún), 222 Pizzería Edelyn (Isla Holbox), Hacienda El Mortero La Pigua (Campeche), 252 100 (Cancún), 37 La Playita (Celestún), 221 Posada Amor (Puerto Morelos), Hacienda Uxmal, 214 Las Campanas (Valladolid), 238 153 Hola Asia (Puerto Morelos), 152 Lonchería Akumalita (Akumal), Posada Margherita (Tulum), 171 Hostería El Marqués (Valladolid), 161 Que Onda (Akumal), 162 238–239 Los Almendros (Cancún), 38–39 Renee y Rene (Isla Mujeres), 81 Huaraches de los Alcatraces Los Almendros (Mérida), Restaurante del Museo (Cancún), 38 193–194 (Cozumel), 114 John Gray’s Kitchen (Puerto Los Almendros (near Ticul), 215 Restaurant Los Pelicanos Morelos), 152 Macanché Bed & Breakfast (Progreso), 224 Kinich Kakmó (Izamal), 232 (Izamal), 232 Roots (Cancún), 39 Kinta Mexican Bistro (Cozumel), Mañana (Isla Mujeres), 81 Thai (Cancún), 37 115 Marganzo (Campeche), 252 Turtle Bay Cafe & Bakery Labná (Cancún), 39 Media Luna (Playa del Carmen), (Akumal), 162 La Buena Vida (Akumal), 162 142 Ty-Coz (Cancún), 36, 38 La Casa de Frida (Mérida), 194 Mestizos (Izamal), 232 Ula-Gula (Playa del Carmen), La Choza (Cozumel), 114–115 100% Natural (Cancún), 36 142 La Cueva del Chango (Playa del Palapa Hemingway (Playa del Villas Arqueológicas Uxmal, 214 Carmen), 141 Carmen), 142 Wayan’e (Mérida), 193 La Destilería (Cancún), 37 Pancho’s Backyard (Cozumel), Yaxché (Playa del Carmen), 142 La Flor de Santiago (Mérida), 115 193