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The Mexican Maya World encompasses the states of Campeche, Chiapas, Quintana Roo, Tabasco and Yucatán, each possessing its own charm, abundant natural and cultural attractions.

A trip throught the Mexican Maya World might take in the ancient cities of Palenque (Chiapas); Comalcalco (Tabasco); Edzná (Campeche); Uxmal and mighty Chichén-Itzá (Yucatán); and Tulum (Quintana Roo), among other sites.

Nature lovers can take a boat trip through the magnificient El Sumidero Canyon in Chiapas, explore the Coconá Caves in Tabasco or trek along jungle paths in Campeche. In the Yucatán, they can watch flamingos at Rio Lagartos national park or swim in a cenote (sinkhole). In Quintana Roo, the endless white beach of Cancun, Isla Mujeres and the stretch of coastline known as the Riviera Maya are paradise for sun worshippers and nearby Cozumel is one of the top diving destinations in the world.

The legacy of the Mexican Maya World also includes gracious cities and convents built by the Spaniards as part of their drive to colonize the area.

Nowadays, visitors can take a carriage ride through the streets of Mérida, Yucatán; explore the forts built to protect Campeche from pirate attacks; or enter an ornate church in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas.

The rural communities of the Maya dot the landscape.

Culture buffs can meet Mayan weavers in Chiapas, or while in the Yucatán, they can attend a bustling market or join a pilgrimage.

THE MEXICAN CARIBBEAN COAST

CANCUN:

'The Pearl of the Caribbean Sea" has been recognised as one of the most important touristic places in the world (and also as one of 5 top most visited destinations world-wide).

Mother Nature has created a piece of land between Nichupte lagoon and the Caribbean Sea; man has transformed it into what it is now: the most important hotel chains are present here, the best restaurants, bars and discotheques; a place where you can find all kinds of water sports, and above of all, point to start one day excursions to the heart of the Mayan civilisation (Chichén-Itzá, Uxmal, Tulum, Coba, among the most important), also an important site to observe the wonders of nature of this region ("Cenotes", biological reserves, eco-archeological parks). Cancun is a picture that can't be missing in your photo album!

Not long ago PLAYA DEL CARMEN was a small village of fishermen; today transformed into a small touristic destination which doesn't stop growing. Keeping its typical Mexican characteristics of the Caribbean coast, Playa del Carmen has become one of the favourite sites preferred by European tourists.

RIVIERA MAYA Is the new name given to the Mexican Caribbean coast which goes from Playa Del Carmen to Tulum. It's a succession of small towns and big touristic complexes that expand day by day.

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