MexicoQuintana RooSolidaridadSan JoséCenote Azul20°29’19” N 87°15’7” W
February 25 in Mexico ⋅ ⛅ 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 forRead more
MexicoQuintana RooSolidaridadPlaya del Carmen20°37’20” N 87°4’26” W
February 26 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 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 toRead more
MexicoYucatánValladolidSanta Bárbara20°41’46” N 88°12’34” W
February 26 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 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 didRead more
MexicoYucatánValladolidParque Francisco Canton20°41’36” N 88°12’15” W
February 26 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 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 housesRead more
MexicoYucatánValladolidParroquia de San Bernardino de Siena20°41’23” N 88°12’7” W
February 26 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 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 cityRead more
MexicoYucatánTinumChichén-ItzáPlataforma de Venus20°41’1” N 88°34’6” W
February 27 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 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 theRead more
MexicoYucatánTinumChichén-ItzáTemple of the Warriors20°40’59” N 88°34’4” W
February 27 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 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 ItzáesRead more
MexicoYucatánValladolidParque Francisco Canton20°41’21” N 88°12’20” W
February 27 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 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 pointRead more
MexicoYucatánValladolidParque Francisco Canton20°41’25” N 88°12’6” W
February 28 in Mexico ⋅ ⛅ 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 beforeRead more
MexicoYucatánValladolidCenote Zaci20°41’30” N 88°11’51” W
February 28 in Mexico ⋅ ☀️ 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. YouRead more
Traveler Looks lovely 😎
Traveler What a beautiful 😍 place.
Traveler The water is so clear!! Gorgeous place.