Yucatan: Mayan Ruins, Underground Swimming Pools and Flamingos

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June 27th 2015

Published: July 5th 2015

We had been psychologically preparing for Mayan ruins for most of a week in Mexico before we actually saw one, so when we finally arrived in Palenque as part of a bandit-proof convoy of tour buses, MC and I were both at high pitch of excitement. It was torture then when, rather than heading straight to the ruins, we had to endure a lunch with our tour group at a nearby hotel, al fresco by a pool i... Read Full Entry

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6th July 2015

Mark/Dad
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CRC from NZ
Hi Xave. Thanks for sending the blog. Despite the loss of your camera there were many excellent photos, each one of which told a story. The abandoned cities looked magical - the cenotes inviting and the food mouthwatering. I love your easy-going narrative writing style. Recommendation - There were a few typos that could easily be proof read out.YELF

7th July 2015

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Mexico
Always the ying and yang is the isolated small villages and then the touristy spots. Hard to balance but the ruins are always worth it.

8th July 2015

MC and Xave
Maria Chiara Di Bernardo & Xavier Hornblow

Mexico
I think things are usually popular and famous for good reason - and I have to say even at Chichen Itsa it was possible to not feel too overwhelmed by tourists. Also good that people aren't allowed to climb the pyramids: better for the structures and way better for photos. That said, there's nothing like uncovering an undiscovered/un-hyped gem... as you say, a little bit of both is best!

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