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RE: Yucatan Itinerary in June: beaches, interior

by kwallek 02 May 2012

Coba, 40 miles inland from Tulum, is a nice ruin and has an old time Club Med to stay in that is not too pricey. I'm a fan of Isla Arena…
RE: I'm Sorry I Flew Mexicana So Infrequently

by EM_Guero 20 March 2012

>Those are probably Aztecs. No. The people speaking Mayan in Ticul were not Aztecs. Nor were any of the other Mayans.
RE: Solo female travelling to Tulum

by EM_Guero 02 February 2012

I should've gone to more, it was just too damn humid to be running around from ruin to ruin in August. We took our rental car in the ruta…
RE: Oxkintoc Ruins and Calcehtok Cave

by rjonsun 28 November 2011

I did some checking on Google Earth and Oxkintoc is much closer to Maxcanu than Muna. I think we will chance it and try to find a taxi…
RE: Oxkintoc Ruins and Calcehtok Cave

by bajadude 24 November 2011

I visited those sites last November but I have my own car to get to out of the way places, Oxkintoc lies about 10KM off the highway and…
RE: Single female driving in the Yucatan

by EM_Guero 25 September 2011

Just keep an eye out for speedbumps when not on the toll roads, there are lots of them and they aren't always marked or painted. The…
RE: Yucatan suggestions Sep 13-30

by kevj 26 August 2011

Your latest itinerary looks good. For your extra night I would recommend Ticul, which is the hub of the Puuc region. You could save some…
Trip Report - Yucatan/Q.R.

by EM_Guero 08 August 2011

Hey everyone, thanks for the help and info about Mexico, just got back from my week in Q.R./Yucatan, wanted to give a quick trip report…
RE: 5 days in Mexico- 1 place to choose!!

by kevj 01 July 2011

Merida or Valladolid are both good recommendations. A couple other options would be a smaller town like Izamal or Ticul, though they would…
RE: Coast of Mexico during Christmas

by montereyjack 30 June 2011

I spent three nights in Merida. I relied on the guide book for a few food recommendations. The expensive colonial restaurant was an expens…
RE: only 1 place

by kevj 20 June 2011

My pick would be Merida in the winter--plenty to see in the city and lots of interesting day and overnight trips in close proximity. Ideally…
RE: Campeche to Tulum?

by kevj 14 June 2011

Calakmul is definitely worth a visit, particularly if you can spend a couple of days around Xpujil to visit ther ruins, particularly Becan.…
RE: Campeche to Tulum?

by VANEPLAYA 14 June 2011

For a 10 day trip I wouldn't recommend spending it in a car, the little towns like Ticul and Tekax are very nice, but, I have just looked…
RE: Campeche to Tulum?

by atousa 14 June 2011

+Around 3 to 3.5 hrs from Campeche to Calakmul I'd say, and 2 hrs from Calakmul to Xpujil. The road from the main highway to the ruins…
Re: Any Yucatan expert there ! ? algún experto en Yucatán?

by jeffs123 05 June 2011

If you decide to go to Ticul then you should definately go to the next town called Tekax. It is smaller than Ticul and don't miss the…
RE: yucatan in august

by kevj 27 May 2011

From Merida, you can do day or overnight trips to see the Flamingos at Celestun or to Uxmal and smaller Maya ruins on the Ruta Puuc. (If…
RE: 1 Month in Southern Mexico- Itinerary Help Required

by kevj 27 May 2011

I also have really enjoyed Campeche on my two visits there. You can spend a half-day visiting the interesting ruins of Edzna about an…
RE: travel books to read before you go

by kevj 12 April 2011

If you are traveling in the Yucatan you should read +Incidents of Travel in Yucatan+ by John L. Stephens, which gives a great account…
Re: Yucatan: Ruta de los Conventos

by jandan 05 April 2011

I don't think that Tihosuco is considered part of the Ruta de los Conventos, however there are some lovely churches between Ticul and…
RE: Yucatan: Ruta de los Conventos

by kevj 05 April 2011

I think the Ruta de los Conventos primarily refers to the towns along Hwy 18 southeast of Merida, beginning with Acanceh and continuing…
RE: Yucatan: Ruta de los Conventos

by mclarjh 05 April 2011

If you search the Internet for the phrase "Ruta de los Conventos Yucatan," you'll find several sites, both in Spanish and English, describin…
Yucatan: Ruta de los Conventos

by namethatLPaccepted 04 April 2011

The LPG says: "The route from Ticul to Tihosuco (QR) /.../, part of the route is called the Ruta de los Conventos, as each of this tiny…
RE: Zoh Laguna

by bajadude 02 March 2011

I always stay in Xpujil, I like a variety of places to stay and eat, after visiting Calakmul last Oct. I stayed in Xpujil and drove that…
RE: Tulum > Coba > Chichen > Merida > Campeche > Palenque?

by kevj 24 February 2011

1) El Bocadito will store your luggage for a small fee while you visit the ruins. El Bocadito also serves as the de facto bus terminal…
Re: Merida sidetrip

by mendonesian 11 February 2011

Thanks cdfirefly for so much detailed and useful info.I am taking notes. Yes, kevj, I hadn't thought about a taxi from Ticul. As things…