Blogs from Mexico, North America - page 12

I have been to many archaeological sites in all of the Americas. Can I consider Coba to be one that you should visit if you're in the area? Totally! Site is not far from Tulum, (45 minutes to 1 hour). Contrarily to other Maya sites, you can still climb the biggest pyramid! This is a big plus as you can really sense how these buildings were a major achievement when they were built, if you're on the top of it! Site's is in the forest so it' s never too hot and there's plenty of shade. For those who can't walk too much, you can hire a tricycle taxi, (man powered), for a few pesos). One part of the site is more quiet so you can go there to look for birds, especially early in the ... read more

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Tulum archaeological site is not impressive. Compared to other sites I went in Mexico I can say that: Teotihuacan: these pyramids are huge and the site impressive Palenque: Variety of very white buildings surrounded by forest Calakmul: one of my favorite because it has an 'explorator' ambiance, because it's remote and in the middle of the forest full of animals. Tulum is then remarkable by its beauty: White buildings on the shores of a turquoise sea, magnificent!! It's a classic, nevertheless, it is really a place you should go. Consider this if you want enjoy the site: 1-Arrive EARLY!!! Wake up early and arrive when it opens. Then you have the site almost all by yourself!! When we finished the visit and left around 11:30am, hordes of tourists, like a giant wave were entering and it ... read more

Florida state in the USA has everything you might dream for a vacation: beaches and warmth, excellent infrastructure, themes parks, national parks and reserves, (natural and cultural), camping, fishing, golf, shopping malls,etc... Yucatan, starting from Cancun down to Tulum is a bit the same. There are some differences though: the very fast development of the coast has led to dozens of kilometers of private beaches where it's almost impossible to go. Also, while in Florida if you like nature, you have national parks, state parks and reserves always very cheap, in Yucatan, there are very few natural parks not related to a theme park or to a tour company. But with some research and tips, you can find some quiet and cheap places, even in the busy Riviera Maya. For these, go to very less popular ... read more

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