MeksikoEstado de Quintana RooSolidaridadSan JoséCenote Azul20°29’19” N 87°15’7” W
25. helmikuuta, Meksiko ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Todays main activity was Cenote Azul! There are hundreds/thousands of cenotes all over Mexico, caused by asteroid strikes many years ago. The water was super clear and made for a great spot forLue lisää
MeksikoEstado de Quintana RooSolidaridadPlaya del Carmen20°37’20” N 87°4’26” W
26. helmikuuta, Meksiko ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
For our final morning in Playa Del Carmen we headed down to the beach to soak up some sun (once the clouds had cleared).
We then took a walk around the bustling central area for one last time toLue lisää
MeksikoEstado de YucatánValladolidSanta Bárbara20°41’46” N 88°12’34” W
26. helmikuuta, Meksiko ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
At 2pm we left Playa Del Carmen on a lovely ADO minibus as we headed to Valladolid! The in bus entertainment was Spider Man in Spanish however I opted to look at my big trip spreadsheet and Dan didLue lisää
MeksikoEstado de YucatánValladolidParque Francisco Canton20°41’36” N 88°12’15” W
26. helmikuuta, Meksiko ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
It's fair to say Valladolid has captured our hearts immediately. Every street is totally unique and filled with colour. Every building is rectangular shaped yet no two shops, restaurants or housesLue lisää
MeksikoEstado de YucatánValladolidParroquia de San Bernardino de Siena20°41’23” N 88°12’7” W
26. helmikuuta, Meksiko ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
The centrepiece of the town is Templo de San Servacio which can be best described as an old church. It's evident age adds much to the charachter of the building as it towers over the central cityLue lisää
MeksikoEstado de YucatánTinumChichén-ItzáPlataforma de Venus20°41’1” N 88°34’6” W
27. helmikuuta, Meksiko ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
This morning our alarms went off at 6:15am as we wanted to beat the rush of the crowds to our first wonder of the world, Chichen Itza.
We enjoyed the free hostel breakfast before heading for theLue lisää
MeksikoEstado de YucatánTinumChichén-ItzáTemple of the Warriors20°40’59” N 88°34’4” W
27. helmikuuta, Meksiko ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Chichén Itzá was and is a sacred city and Mayan pilgrimage center founded in the 5th century.
The name Chichén means "mouth of the well" and Itzá refers to those who founded it, the ItzáesLue lisää
MeksikoEstado de YucatánValladolidParque Francisco Canton20°41’21” N 88°12’20” W
27. helmikuuta, Meksiko ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
After arriving back into Valladolid and having some lunch we set off down Calzada de los Frailes, a quaint and colourful street lined with restaurants and shops. It was around 33 degrees at this pointLue lisää
MeksikoEstado de YucatánValladolidParque Francisco Canton20°41’25” N 88°12’6” W
28. helmikuuta, Meksiko ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
This morning we set off for what is always the best thing in any new place, the free walking tour!!!
Not wanting to be the only people on the tour we waited until a suitable crowd had gathered beforeLue lisää
MeksikoEstado de YucatánValladolidCenote Zaci20°41’30” N 88°11’51” W
28. helmikuuta, Meksiko ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Next up was a trip back to the market to pick up a mixed fruit serving and a couple of coconut bars. Delicious and only $55 pesos!
This was eaten overlooking Cenote Zaci before heading for a dip. YouLue lisää
Matkaaja Looks lovely 😎
Matkaaja What a beautiful 😍 place.
Matkaaja The water is so clear!! Gorgeous place.