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Welcome to Cancún, Cozumel & the Yucatán 4 ©Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd Welcome to Cancún, Cozumel & the Yucatán The Yucatán Peninsula captivates visitors with its endless offerings of natural wonders and an ancient culture that’s still very much alive today. Life’s a Beach Nature’s Playground Without a doubt, this corner of Mexico has The Yucatán is the real deal for nature some of the most beautiful stretches of enthusiasts. With colorful underwater coastline you’ll ever see – which explains scenery like none other, it offers some of in large part why beaches get top billing the best diving and snorkeling sites in the on the peninsula. On the east coast you world. Then you have the many biosphere have the famous coral-crushed white sands reserves and national parks that are home and turquoise-blue waters of the Mexican to a remarkably diverse variety of animal Caribbean, while up north you’ll find sleepy and plant life. Just to give you an idea of fishing villages with sandy streets and what’s in store: you can swim with whale wildlife-rich surroundings. For the ultimate sharks, spot crocodiles and flamingos, help beach-bumming experience you can always liberate sea turtles and observe hundreds hit one of several low-key islands off the upon hundreds of bird species. Caribbean coast. Culture & Fun Maya Ruins Galore In case you need a little something more You can’t help but feel awestruck when than pretty beaches, ancient ruins and standing before the pyramids, temples and outdoor adventures, you’ll be glad to know ball courts of one of the most brilliant pre- that culture and fun-filled activities abound Hispanic civilizations of all time. Yes, those in the Yucatán. On any given day you may Maya certainly knew a thing or two about come across soulful dance performances, architecture and they were no slouchers free concerts, interesting museums or art when it came to astronomy, science and exhibits – particularly in Mérida, the penin- mathematics either. Witnessing their sula’s cultural capital. For all-out fun, the remarkable achievements firsthand leaves a Yucatán is one big splashfest after another lasting impression on even the most jaded with thousands of underground natural traveler – and the peninsula is chock-full of pools, theme parks with subterranean these mind-blowing Maya archaeological rivers, and all kinds of thrilling boat tours. sites. 5 TETRA IMAGES / GETTY IMAGES © Why I Love Cancún, Cozumel & the Yucatán By John Hecht, Author Above all, I love the colors. Maybe I’ve been living in smog-choked Mexico City waaay too long now but every time I visit the peninsula I find myself asking: can an ocean really have that many shades of intense blue, or can jungles and mangroves really be so chlorophyll green? I also love that there are so many things to do. Had your fill of Maya ruins? No problem - have a dip in a gorgeous cenote (limestone sinkhole) or explore amazing coral reefs. And don’t even get me started about the Yucatán’s wonderful regional cuisine. For more about our authors, see page 320 Above: Tulum beach and ancient Maya ruins 8 Cancún, Cozumel & the Yucatán’s Top 17 9 Swimming in Cenotes Savor the Flavors The Maya considered them sacred If you’ve never tried regional yucateco gateways to the underworld. OK, so cuisine, you’re in for a real treat. Even maybe1 they had a flair for the dramatic, by2 Mexican standards, with its strong but once you visit a cenote (a limestone culinary tradition, the Yucatán is a foodie’s sinkhole) you’ll better understand where haven. Yucatecos (people of the Yucatán the Maya were coming from. An estimated Peninsula) are famous for their marinated 6000 cenotes dot the peninsula; some, pollo (chicken) and cochinita (pork) like the spectacular pair of caverns at pibiles. Often wrapped in banana leaves Cenote Dzitnup (p186), make for refresh- and cooked underground for what seems ing, fun-filled swimming holes, while an eternity, this meaty traditional dish others, such as the underground cave reigns supreme on the peninsula. And a system at Dos Ojos (p111), draw divers visit wouldn’t be complete without from far and wide. sampling a delicious homestyle sopa de lima (a brothy lime soup). Buen provecho! Below: Tortilla soup PAUL NICKLENPAUL / GETTY IMAGES © PAM PAM MCLEAN / GETTY IMAGES © 10 Magical San Cristóbal Calakmul, Jungle Ruins Wander through the cobblestone The ‘Kingdom of the Serpent’s Head’ streets of San Cristóbal de las Casas was one of the most powerful Maya (p223),3 the high-altitude colonial city in cities4 that ever existed. What has survived the heart of indigenous Chiapas. A heady the ravages of time here is very impressive PLAN YOUR TRIP mix of modern and Maya, with cosmopoli- – some of the Maya’s largest and tallest tan cafes and traditional culture, it’s also pyramids, with awesome views of expan- a jumping-off point for fascinating Tzotzil sive surrounding jungle alive with birds, and Tzeltal villages. Spend sunny days ex- monkeys and jaguars. And relatively ploring captivating churches and shopping recent excavations at Calakmul (p215) at markets for amber or chocolate, then have unearthed an amazing rarity in the dine at one of many gourmet restaurants Maya world – incredibly well-preserved C in town. Late nights are best whiled away painted murals and a spectacular stucco anc by the fireplace of a cozy watering hole. frieze. ú N , C O 3 ANJCI / GETTY IMAGES © z umel & the Y ucat á N ’ S T op 17 4 BALAN MADHAVAN / GETTY IMAGES © 11 5 6 ANTONIO BUSIELLO / GETTY IMAGES © WITOLD SKRYPCZAK / GETTY IMAGES © PLAN YOUR TRIP C anc ú 7 N , C NATHAN BLANEY / GETTY IMAGES © O z umel & the Y ucat á N ’ S T op 17 Diving in Cozumel Cancún Morning in Cobá Don’t miss the Cancún may not Everyone will tell you to opportunity to plunge appeal to everyone, get to the ruins of the into5 the colorful waters but6 the resort city certain- Yucatán7 early to beat the surrounding Isla Cozumel, ly has its charms. The Zona crowds, but at the one of the world’s best Hotelera, for instance, ruins of Cobá (p120) it diving and snorkeling straddles some of the really makes a difference. destinations. While the most precious Caribbean To be there as the jungle spectacular coral reefs coastline in the Yucatán awakens – with bird calls are undeniably the main and it boasts the new and the morning light fil- draw, the island’s beauti- Museo Maya de Cancún tering through the canopy ful beaches and pleasant (p56), plus several small – is magical. The experi- town square keep nondiver Maya ruins. For local flavor, ence of climbing the mas- types sufficiently enter- stay in downtown Cancún, sive Nohoch Mul pyramid tained. If you’re planning where the happening and looking out over the on visiting in February, nightlife scene is within surrounding jungle on your don’t miss the annual Car- stumbling distance of own is unbeatable. Make naval (p90), a street cel- most hotels and the Zona it even more memorable ebration infused with lively Hotelera’s beaches are just and explore the ruins on a music, dancing and plenty a short bus ride away. rented bike. of partying. Top right: Playa Chac-Mool, Zona Above right: Nohoch Mul Pyramid, Hotelera, Cancún Cobá 12 8 9 STUART DEE / GETTY IMAGES © DEA / SAPPA /C. GETTY IMAGES © PLAN YOUR TRIP C anc ú N 10 , C VISIONSOFAMERICA JOE/ SOHM / GETTY IMAGES © O z umel & the Y ucat á N ’ S T op 17 Playa del Carmen Isla Mujeres Wonderful European chic. Night- Isla Mujeres (p75) Chichén Itzá life extraordinaire. doesn’t have the Ever since Chichén Rivera8 Maya boomtown. mega-resort9 mindset of Itzá (p177) was Oh yeah, Playa del Carmen nearby Cancún across the named10 one of the new (p102) has some pretty bay, and therein lies its seven wonders of the nice beaches too. And if appeal. Even though it’s world, it started making at any moment you grow a fairly small island, you its way onto many bucket tired of wining, dining and should have no problem lists. The massive El dancing under the moon at finding things to do. Scuba Castillo pyramid, Chichén beachside discos, you’ll be diving and snorkeling are Itzá’s most iconic struc- happy to know that Playa big, and it has some of the ture, will knock your socks makes for a convenient most swimmable beaches off, especially at vernal and base to explore nearby on the Yucatán, making it autumnal equinoxes, when sinkholes, such as Crista- perfect for kids. The island morning and afternoon lino cenote (p110), and it’s is also home to the Isla sunlight cast a shadow of also a prime spot for scuba Mujeres Turtle Farm (p77), a feathered serpent on the diving and snorkeling. which releases tens of staircase. thousands of turtles each Above: El Castillo (p180), year and has a nice little Chichén Itzá aquarium. Top right: Sea turtle 13 Isla Contoy Peerless Palenque Parque Nacional Isla Contoy (p70), Gather all your senses and dive an uninhabited island just a short headfirst into these amazing ruins distance11 from Cancún and Isla Mujeres, (p234),12 one of the Maya world’s finest. allows only 200 visitors a day in order to Here pyramids rise above jungle treetops PLAN YOUR TRIP retain its mostly pristine environment. and howler monkeys sound off like mon- Home to more than 150 bird species sters in the dense canopy. Wander the and nesting sea turtles during summer mazelike Palace, gazing up at its iconic months, the island will definitely appeal to tower.
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