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.