The Natural Beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula Mexico Still Remains, and with it, the Essence of Past CivilizationsDesigned by Freepik
Merida Yucatan Mexico
Mérida Yucatán México is a colonial city in the southeastern part of Mexico, only 3 hours from the world famous resort Cancun. It was founded by the Spanish conqueror Francisco de Montejo in 1542.
The video shows downtown Mérida and other beautiful parts of the city, as well as the Jarana Dancers in one of the weekly free night shows that take place in the main square in front of the City Hall building.
Progreso Yucatan Mexico
Progreso Yucatan is a port city on the Gulf of Mexico, located 30 km / 18 mi from Mérida the Capital city of the state of Yucatán.
It is one of the newest ports of call for large cruise ships.
During the summer months the locals, people from the whole state, particularly from Merida, well to do and otherwise fill the beaches, many people own houses in this city and others rent during the months of July and August.
Izamal Yucatan Mexico
Izamal Yucatan is a small town located in Yucatan Mexico, with a population of 24,334. It is one of Mexico’s Magical Towns which resembles a Hollywood studio movie set.
Over the years this colorful little town has been identified with a variety of nicknames such as “The Yellow City” due to the fact that most of its buildings are currently painted yellow.
Ticul Yucatan Mexico
Ticúl is a colonial, old fashioned little town, located in the state of Yucatán México, 60 miles south of Merida the capital city.
This bustling little city is famous for its great quality leather shoes and red clay pots, Mayan idols and many other items and artifacts.
These are all family businesses where you can step in, look around and experience the warmth and hospitality of the Ticuleños (people from Ticul).
Valladolid Yucatan Mexico
Valladolid Yucatan a quaint, old, laid back small city in the state of Yucatan Mexico. It offers interesting things to see and do (like swimming in the cenote Zaci, which is an underground river.) Don't miss out, watch the video.
Casa de los Venados
Valladolid Yucatan Mexico
Casa de los Venados located in Valladolid Yucatan Mexico, houses one of the largest privately owned collection of folk and contemporary Mexican art. It belongs to Mr. and Mrs.Venator, an American couple who fell in love with Valladolid Yucatan and moved permanently to this beautiful city in Yucatán México.
They keep their collection in their lovely, restored, colonial home, which is open to the public everyday.
Tours are given at 10 A M in English and Spanish. Donation $ 60.00 PESOS - $ 5.00 USD per person.
Campeche Mexico
Campeche City is full of history and color with a charming renovated Centro Histórico.
Take a stroll through the quaint and lovely streets of downtown Campeche where all the streets are well kept and clean and the colonial buildings and houses are painted in bright colors and pastels.Your first impression is that they are made of cotton candy or ice cream and you can just go and grab some.
Cacao Ecomuseum Yucatan Mexico
This is a very unique museum where you will learn about the history of cacao beans (cocoa beans) and its sacred link to the Mayan civilization. It's a must visit on the way to Uxmal.
Uxmal Yucatan Mexico
Uxmal (oosh - MAHL) is one of the largest Mayan cities located in Yucatan Mexico, which is home to many other important Mayan Archaeological Sites. It is called the city Three Times Built, famous for its "Puuc Architectural Style". Its most famous structure is the "Pyramid of the Magician".
Uxmal (oosh - MAHL) Yucatan Mexico (Photo Video)
Uxmal Mexico (oosh - MAL), is a worldwide famous Mayan City, which is situated in Yucatan Mexico, also home to many other ancient Mayan ruins. Famous for its "Puuc Architectural Style". Its most famous structure is the "Pyramid of the Magician".
Chichen Itza (chee - chehn - eet - ZAH)
Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins and Uxmal (oosh - MAHL) are the two largest, world famous Mayan cities located in the Yucatan Peninsula.
Chichen Itza is considered the largest and most impressive Mayan city in Yucatan. It is located 120 km (72 miles) from Merida on the highway Merida - Cancun, and 200 km (123 miles) from Cancun.
Dzibilchaltun Yucatan Mexico
Dzibilchaltun is a Mayan Archaeological site located in the state of Yucatan Mexico, half way between the capital city Merida and the port city of Progreso, 15 kilometers / 9 mi away from either city.
This Mayan Site was inhabited from 500 BC until the Spanish Conquest 1540 AD. It covers an area of 19 square kilometers / 12 square miles.
It is believed it had a population of about 40,000.
One of the most important buildings is the Temple of the Seven Dolls also known as the Temple of the Sun.
Mérida Central Market Tour with Martha Stewart and Chef Sterling
Central market, in Merida Yucatan, this is the largest market in this city where you can find almost anything you need for your next Mayan-Yucatecan meal
Lucas de Galvez Market
This is Central market in Merida Yucatan, where you can find almost anything you want and need for your next Mayan - Yucatecan meal.
Yucatan Exotic Fruits and Vegetables
These are a few of the fruits and vegetables and spice blends we have in Yucatan. Some fruits like pitahaya / dragon fruit is also grown in China, I just found out that I can get it in California in Chinese markets.
Merida Yucatan Mexico
Mérida Yucatán México is a colonial city in the southeastern part of Mexico, only 3 hours from the world famous resort Cancun. It was founded by the Spanish conqueror Francisco de Montejo in 1542.
The video shows downtown Mérida and other beautiful parts of the city, as well as the Jarana Dancers in one of the weekly free night shows that take place in the main square in front of the City Hall building.
Progreso Yucatan Mexico
Progreso Yucatan is a port city on the Gulf of Mexico, located 30 km / 18 mi from Mérida the Capital city of the state of Yucatán.
It is one of the newest ports of call for large cruise ships.
During the summer months the locals, people from the whole state, particularly from Merida, well to do and otherwise fill the beaches, many people own houses in this city and others rent during the months of July and August.
Izamal Yucatan Mexico
Izamal Yucatan is a small town located in Yucatan Mexico, with a population of 24,334. It is one of Mexico’s Magical Towns which resembles a Hollywood studio movie set.
Over the years this colorful little town has been identified with a variety of nicknames such as “The Yellow City” due to the fact that most of its buildings are currently painted yellow.
Ticul Yucatan Mexico
Ticúl is a colonial, old fashioned little town, located in the state of Yucatán México, 60 miles south of Merida the capital city.
This bustling little city is famous for its great quality leather shoes and red clay pots, Mayan idols and many other items and artifacts.
These are all family businesses where you can step in, look around and experience the warmth and hospitality of the Ticuleños (people from Ticul).
Valladolid Yucatan Mexico
Valladolid Yucatan a quaint, old, laid back small city in the state of Yucatan Mexico. It offers interesting things to see and do (like swimming in the cenote Zaci, which is an underground river.) Don't miss out, watch the video.
Casa de los Venados
Valladolid Yucatan Mexico
Casa de los Venados located in Valladolid Yucatan Mexico, houses one of the largest privately owned collection of folk and contemporary Mexican art. It belongs to Mr. and Mrs.Venator, an American couple who fell in love with Valladolid Yucatan and moved permanently to this beautiful city in Yucatán México.
They keep their collection in their lovely, restored, colonial home, which is open to the public everyday.
Tours are given at 10 A M in English and Spanish. Donation $ 60.00 PESOS - $ 5.00 USD per person.
Campeche Mexico
Campeche City is full of history and color with a charming renovated Centro Histórico.
Take a stroll through the quaint and lovely streets of downtown Campeche where all the streets are well kept and clean and the colonial buildings and houses are painted in bright colors and pastels.Your first impression is that they are made of cotton candy or ice cream and you can just go and grab some.
Cacao Ecomuseum Yucatan Mexico
This is a very unique museum where you will learn about the history of cacao beans (cocoa beans) and its sacred link to the Mayan civilization. It's a must visit on the way to Uxmal.
Uxmal Yucatan Mexico
Uxmal (oosh - MAHL) is one of the largest Mayan cities located in Yucatan Mexico, which is home to many other important Mayan Archaeological Sites. It is called the city Three Times Built, famous for its "Puuc Architectural Style". Its most famous structure is the "Pyramid of the Magician".
Uxmal (oosh - MAHL) Yucatan Mexico (Photo Video)
Uxmal Mexico (oosh - MAL), is a worldwide famous Mayan City, which is situated in Yucatan Mexico, also home to many other ancient Mayan ruins. Famous for its "Puuc Architectural Style". Its most famous structure is the "Pyramid of the Magician".
Chichen Itza (chee - chehn - eet - ZAH)
Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins and Uxmal (oosh - MAHL) are the two largest, world famous Mayan cities located in the Yucatan Peninsula.
Chichen Itza is considered the largest and most impressive Mayan city in Yucatan. It is located 120 km (72 miles) from Merida on the highway Merida - Cancun, and 200 km (123 miles) from Cancun.
Dzibilchaltun Yucatan Mexico
Dzibilchaltun is a Mayan Archaeological site located in the state of Yucatan Mexico, half way between the capital city Merida and the port city of Progreso, 15 kilometers / 9 mi away from either city.
This Mayan Site was inhabited from 500 BC until the Spanish Conquest 1540 AD. It covers an area of 19 square kilometers / 12 square miles.
It is believed it had a population of about 40,000.
One of the most important buildings is the Temple of the Seven Dolls also known as the Temple of the Sun.
Mérida Central Market Tour with Martha Stewart and Chef Sterling
Central market, in Merida Yucatan, this is the largest market in this city where you can find almost anything you need for your next Mayan-Yucatecan meal
Lucas de Galvez Market
This is Central market in Merida Yucatan, where you can find almost anything you want and need for your next Mayan - Yucatecan meal.
Yucatan Exotic Fruits and Vegetables
These are a few of the fruits and vegetables and spice blends we have in Yucatan. Some fruits like pitahaya / dragon fruit is also grown in China, I just found out that I can get it in California in Chinese markets.