Maria_Quiban's Blog

Bix a Bel!

Last week was an incredible week in the Yucatan Peninsula. The weather was just perfect.

April is the best time to visit as it is before the rainy season. Peak prices also end, so hotel costs are a little lower. If you plan on going, try to schedule your trip right after Easter. It's much quieter.

I started the trip in Chichen Itza. What a fascinating place in history. Exploring the old Mayan Ruins, brought me back hundreds of years. According to one tour guide, there are conflicting reports on the true history of how the Mayans lived in Chichen Itza in 900 A.D.

There was a movie made about the ancient Mayans called Apocalypto. I haven't seen it yet, but I'd like to. There are still quite a bit of people who speak the old Mayan language. It's very different from the spanish spoken elsewhere in Mexico.

My trip continued on to the coast... in Puerto Morelos. 15 minutes south of Cancun. There's an old fishing town just a short drive from Puerto Morelos called Playa Del Carmen. It is much smaller than Cancun, but a lot more fun to explore. If you're planning a trip to Cancun, I'd opt to stay near Playa Del Carmen. There's plenty of good restaurants and lots of nightlife.

Tulum is an hour drive south of Puerto Morelos. The ruins in Tulum were breathtaking. Sitting on a bluff overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, I can imagine how the Mayans enjoyed the views while waiting for the trade ships to sail in.

I'd like to return to the Yucatan again soon. Next time heading to Campeche.

By the way, temperatures were in the 80's with a light northeasterly breeze.