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The Yucatan Peninsula The Yucatan Peninsula

From its soft fuchsia petals of the bougainvillea flower to turquoise waves of a gentle sea, Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula blossoms with a rich and varied palette. A vivid atmosphere, matched by the ardor of its people and the enigma of its past, it rests between the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, caressed on both sides by warmth and beauty. Remnants of the glorious Mayan civilization abound in the umber earth of a sun-drenched land. Magnificent ruins, like those at Chichen Itza, reveal a devotion to art and architecture with pyramids and palaces. Explore ancient traditions, influenced by a diverse history, in this enchanting land where a rich variety of cultures entwine.

Memorable Experiences
  • Explore Wildlife
    Ride a boat past pink flamingo nests at the Celestun Wildlife Refuge.
  • Local Delights
    Enjoy an authentic roadside taco at Wayan'e the way it was meant to be.
  • Mayan Mysteries
    Linger and reflect on the ancient mysteries of Mayan temple ruins.
  • Fiesta in the Square
    Dance to a mariachi band at Merida's colorful town square fiesta.
  • Distinctive Details
  • Sunlight filters down from a hole in the cavern, illuminating limestone stalactites that hover above swimmers in the cenote's turquoise waters. Thousands of these natural wonders cover the Yucatan Peninsula.
The Luxury Collection Hotels and Resorts Nearby
  • dynamic_HotelImage Hacienda Santa Rosa

    KM 129 Carretera Merida Campeche
    Santa Rosa, Yucatán 97800
    Phone: (52)(999) 910 4852

  • dynamic_HotelImage Hacienda Temozon

    KM 182 Carretera Meridauxmal
    Temozon Sur, Yucatán 97825
    Phone: (52)(999)923 8089

  • dynamic_HotelImage Hacienda Puerta Campeche

    Calle 59, No. 71 Pro 16
    Campeche, Campeche 24000
    Phone: (52)(981) 816 7508

  • dynamic_HotelImage Hacienda San Jose

    KM 30 Carretera Tixkokob-Tekanto
    Tixkokob, Yucatán 97470
    Phone: (52)(999) 924 1333

  • dynamic_HotelImage Hacienda Uayamon

    KM 20 Carretera Uayamon-China-Edzna
    Uayamon, Campeche 24000
    Phone: (52)(981) 829 1002

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Culture An atmosphere of adventure flourishes at Mayan ruins and throughout colonial towns.
  • Local Charms
  • Calcehtok Caves Limestone walls glow ochre in the beam of the headlamp. Miles of vast underground passageways lure... Read More
  • Casa Frederick Catherwood Doorways of dark wood lead to small, elegant rooms lit by crystal chandeliers and painted in hues... Read More
  • Chichen Itza The great pyramid of Kukulcan rises from the center of these most famous Mayan ruins. Its four... Read More
  • Campeche City Inviting streets lined with homes of sunflower yellow, Caribbean blue and cactus green lure... Read More
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Shopping Discover Yucatan treasures amid lively markets and charming outdoor art fairs.
  • Local Charms
  • Merida Market Framed by piles of golden grapefruits and vivid green limes, local women, in white cotton... Read More
  • Neighborhoods
  • Paseo Montejo Art On Sundays Vibrant sculptures, paintings, and photographs fill a row of attractive stalls each Sunday on this... Read More
  • Shops & Boutiques
  • Hecho a Mano Pigments of the earth decorate traditional Mayan masks, adorning elaborate carved feathers with... Read More
  • Arte Maya Mayan gods sit in the shade of an acacia tree on the grounds of this Yucatan art gallery, 40 miles... Read More
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Cuisine Mayan ingredients, enhanced by Spanish influence, are presented with local panache.
  • Acclaimed
  • Amaro's Saffron arches link a graceful limestone colonnade. Beneath its beamed arcade, wooden tables sit... Read More
  • Pancho's Festive Mexican music fills the air within the intimately lit interior or under the stars on the... Read More
  • Indigenous Flavors
  • Marganzo's Across from the city's sea gate, along a row of beautifully painted colonial houses in hues of... Read More
  • Local Specialty
  • La Palapa A roof of dried palm leaves offers a cool shelter from the hot Yucatan sun at this restaurant in... Read More
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Noteworthy Enchanting encounters marked by exquisite customs of color, nature, and ceremony.
  • Family
  • Komchen de los Pajaros The cricket-like call of the black and white warbler mingles with the frenzied rhythm of the... Read More
  • Oxkintok The light streams softly through small slits in the stone walls of "The Labyrinth" as captivated... Read More
  • Local Charms
  • Pisos y Mosaicos La Peninsular An extraordinary chain of rosettes stretches across the hallway, each one the royal centerpiece of... Read More
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