Yucatan Travel BlogThe Travel blog keeps you current on all updates to our Yucatan Vacations website. Apr 21, 2010, Grand Tour, Day 2: Cobá
Cobá retains a mysteriousness that sadly has been dispelled by crowds of tourists and hucksters from other more visited sites such as Chichen Itzá. For many years its remoteness from any modern roadway kept all but the hardiest visitors away. Now though fully accessible, the site still evokes an enchanting “lost city in the jungle” mystique. Apr 20, 2010, 21 Tips to Help You Pack
Here's a great little article filled with information to help you organize all the essentials (and a few of the comforts) you'll need on the road. Happy trails! Apr 19, 2010, New Recipe: Yucatan Recado Negro
This essential regional spice paste can be used on grilled or roasted meats (traditionally turkey), as a seasoning for cooking stock, or a base for sauces.
Enjoy! Feb 8, 2010, Uxmal Ancient Capital of the Western YucatanUxmal: history, site description, location and directions Permalink -- click for full blog post "Uxmal Ancient Capital of the Western Yucatan" Jan 13, 2010, Isla Mujeres at Dawn
This is where our adventure began. The Hotel Secreto on Isla Mujeres. Isla is a small slip of white sand and coral a mile wide and four miles long. It's eastern point is where the light from the rising sun first touches Mexico. There is a small quiet community here, and, it seems, they want to keep it that way. When we asked a couple at the airport who were also bound for Isla Mujeres what there was to do or see on the island, they replied "Nothing. That's why we come here." There are a number of excellent restaurants, a choice of hotels (from budget to out-of-sight) and a few good nightspots. All the activity is clustered in the center...easy to get to, easy to stay away from. Secreto is a boutique hotel on the far side of the island from the town and the ferry terminal. The deck and pool look out over the eastern horizon. The rooms are decorated in modern minimalist style, clean and smart-looking. There is no restaurant, but breakfast is served on your room, and the staff is happy to order from local eateries if you decide to stay in for the night. Next time, we will end our tour here...or some place like it. We were a bit too filled with anticipation for the month ahead to allow the charm of this serene and beautiful place to have its full effect. But we won't hesitate to return. It is the perfect spot for all those who love Mexico's perfect beaches but want to avoid the mayhem of Cancun.
Dec 4, 2009, Mayan World Tour - 2010 ItineraryProposed itinerary for The November 2010 Mayan World Tour Permalink -- click for full blog post "Mayan World Tour - 2010 Itinerary" Dec 1, 2009, Yucatan tour December 2010. News and updates. Reserve your place now for free.Yucatan Tour 2010: Experience the wonders of the Yucatan, travel in style, safety and comfort Nov 24, 2009, Yucatan Vacations for Seniors, from Cancun Beaches to Mayan PyramidsA "seasoned" traveler's tips for discovering the wonders of Yucatan vacations. Watch the sun rise over Chichen Itza and set over Cozumel. Bienvenidos a Yucatan! Nov 21, 2009, This is WAY Cool: A Virtual Palenque and Yaxchilan
This is the coolest thing I've ever seen on a Mayan website: a virtual tour of two of the most important archaelogical sites: Palenque and Yaxchilan. Put together by INAH, the Mexican government agency in charge of the country's cultural heritage, this site gives you the chance to explore the ruins from the comfort of your own desktop. The instructions are in Spanish. If you're a little rusty in this area, click the links marked "mapa corrido Palenque" or "mapa corrido Yaxchilan." After that, it's all pretty intuitive: just use your mouse or arrow keys to find your way around. In addition to great images (and sound effects!) the tour also includes information (also in Spanish) about what you're looking at. More of us who are interested in learning about Mayan history and culture need to know about this site. Please send the link to everyone you know who might be interested. Enjoy! Nov 20, 2009, Cancun tourist information: All the information you need...All in one placeCancun tourist information: directory of helpful resources, on this website, elsewhere on the Internet, or offline Nov 20, 2009, Cancun, beyond the beachesCancun, Beyond the Beaches Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cancun, beyond the beaches" Nov 20, 2009, Yucatan Hotels and ResortsYucatan hotels and resorts to fit every budget and preference Permalink -- click for full blog post "Yucatan Hotels and Resorts" Nov 17, 2009, Maya Calendar App for your iPhone
I have one, and I use it at least once a winal. (If you don't know what a winal is, relax; the app's info section explains all the terminology.) As you may know, the Mayan calendrical system was complex and extremely accurate: capable of predicting events hundreds of years into the future to within a couple of days. The system the Mayans consulted most frequently comprised several interlocking calendars. These include a 260 day count, a 365 day "vague year," (I've had many of those), and a 52 year cycle. Finally, there was the "long count" a linear progression from a putative starting date, August 13, 3114 BC. These calendars are displayed on your iPhone as a set of interlocking gears which look a little like plate of calamari, but that's beside the point. Each "cog" bears its proper name within its respective cycle, and the point at which they all come together, gives the complete date reference as used by the Maya. BTW, there is scant evidence that the Mayans believed in the widely touted cataclysm scheduled for December 23, 2012. They used their calendar for the practicalities of life such as deciding when to plant to corn or murder their neighbors. I have this app on my own iPhone. I love it. It's a great conversation piece and will be a great help in consolidating your reputation as an oddball. Enjoy! Nov 14, 2009, Inoculations for Mexico. Stay safe and healthy on the road.Inoculations for Mexico. More information to help you travel safely on your next trip to the Yucatan Permalink -- click for full blog post "Inoculations for Mexico. Stay safe and healthy on the road." Nov 14, 2009, Yucatan Vacations website site-mapSite map for www.Yucatan-vacations-for-seniors.com Permalink -- click for full blog post "Yucatan Vacations website site-map"
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