viernes, 26 de noviembre de 2010

MEET YUCATAN

              
INTRODUTION
The peninsula of Yucatán, located at Eastern of the Mexican Republic  and around for the waters of gulf of México and the swell caribe,is characterize for have, during every the year, One climate warm and humid (between 25ºC and 26ºC),propitious for enjoy of its cost and landscape natural.                                                                                                                                    The extensive territorial of state is of 43,379 km2, and this composed for 106 countries the capital of state is Merida.                                                                                                                      Yucatán is one land of merger and contrast that come since its cost peaceful to its vibrate life nocturnal.                                                                                                                                                        Its ranch as pround witness of its past; their people, one culture Maya that life, and its visit untiring traveling to who the own land toast shelter with its warm kind and its refreshing olew Matinal.                                                                                                                                                       For its position goedraphic, Yucatán is one destiny open at world, permit one connectivity quick and safe, aerial, maritime and terrestrial. 

                     Development

The state of Yucatan
Yucatan means "land of yucca, plant that was cultivated by the Maya and was an important food supplement for them.
STATE NATURAL ATTRACTIONS

                     El Palmar (ecological reserve).
One of the most important ecological reserves in Yucatan. Protected area that houses a fascinating flora and fauna and ideal destination for ecotourism.


                                        
Celestum.
It is located 90 kilometers from the city of Merida; Celestum National Park is one of the major tourist ports. One of the biggest attractions of this place, is the show that gives superb pink flamingos in their natural habitat.
 

Punta Laguna:
Only 20 kilometers from the archaeological site of Coba, following the road to New Xcan is Punta Laguna Spider Monkey or reserve in the Maya forest of southeastern state of Yucatán and adjacent to the state of Quintana Roo. Also surrounds a beautiful lake of the same name, main source of water for the people and all species that live there.
Rio Lagartos
This paradise is declared Wildlife Refuge by the Mexican Government, being the sanctuary of a population is about 30,000 flamingos, deer, pheasants, crocodiles, jaguars, as well as exotic species of flowers and trees.


 
Calcehtok Caves
Also known as Actun Spukil, along with those of Loltún are certainly the largest in the Yucatan Peninsula. It has a very complicated system of tunnels inside so it is necessary to hire a guide

Balankanché Caves
Located 6 kilometers from Chichen Itza, these caves that served as a ceremonial center of the ancient Mayas. There are sound and light show, which tells the story of the cave.

Tzabnah Caves
Are 40 miles south of Merida in the village of Tecoh. His name in Maya means "Palace of the King." There are stalactites, stalagmites, columns, deep crevices and thirteen sinkholes of various sizes. Among the most impressive attraction of the ride, there is a huge cavern known as "the dome of the Cathedral", by the extraordinary resemblance to the cathedral in Mérida

Aké archaeological zone
Ake has a variety of attractions, an estate which for years has flourished thanks to the care of their own, ancient legends around the same, stale machines shredders where they are still working the "Oro Verde" (henequen or sisal), "Sac-Bes "(Maya Road), a type cenote cavern, and a set of ruins and mounds of stone, archaeological remains of the past glory of the Mayan people.

Xcambo archaeological zone
Still considered a place of pilgrimage and worship of the Virgin of Xcambo that, according to tradition, more than 50 years ago appeared on the site, so venerated in a chapel built on prehispanic buildings. In addition to its historical importance, is still a point located within a natural and ecological environment.
Yaxuna archaeological site
A large archaeological site whose importance is reflected in having the "Sacbé" (white path) longer in the Maya area. This path is projected straight at the Mayan city of Coba with a length of 100 km The "Sacbé" was also regarded as a temple and those passing through it got for that fact alone, immunity and protection.



Chichen - Itza
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, this destination in Mexico was chosen as u this destination in Yucatan, Mexico, is characterized by hot, dry weather. The annual average temperature rise is 34 º c. When visiting Chichen Itza, you can explore magnificent buildings of the Mayan civilization, enjoying the facilities and amenities of the most prominent tourist destinations. A 120 km from the city of Merida on Highway 180 heading to Cancun, you can visit the Castle or Pyramid of Kukulcan ne of the seven wonders of the world


Cultural and socio-cultural attractions

Museums.

Finance-Museum Yaxcopoil, Uman
Museum of Contemporary Art (MACAY)
Folk Art Museum
Natural History Museum
Yucatecan Song Museum
City Museum
Museo del Pueblo Maya Dzibilchaltún
Museum of the Archaeological Zone of Chichen Itza
Museum of the Archaeological Zone of Uxmal
Regional Museum of Anthropology "Palacio Canton"
Museum of San Roque, Valladolid
Mummy Museum in Santa Elena
Museum of Sacred Art in Conkal
Museum of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Motul
San Ildefonso Cathedral

The Cathedral of Yucatan, Merida, capital of the state, dedicated to San Ildefonso, is the seat of the Archdiocese of Yucatan and the first cathedral levantanda in continental America, and also the oldest of M When the city lifted on the old Spanish T'Hó, the conquerors were given the task of raising the cathedral. The work was built between 1562 and 1567, after the approval of Pope Pius IV and the request of King Philip II, was erected in the cathedral church of the capital of Yucatan.

Cenotes

Cenotes are natural beauty and pleasant underground clear water, where you can explore on foot, swimming, diving and enjoy the marine wildlife.
Cuzama, the region famous for its cenotes and the peculiar form of visit. The tour through the various cenotes is done in "trucks" which are small carts pulled by horses through 7 km in overgrown roads, adding incredible flavor of adventure.
The region where the municipality is located is classified as semi-dry warm summer rains, occurring during the time of these so-called mid-summer drought. Has a medial annual temperature of 26.3 ° C.
The main cenotes in this area are: Chelentun, Chak-Zinik-Che and BOLOM-CHOJOL.


                        CONCLUSION

Yucatàn,the land of Mayab,is one land legendary that you offer impressive site archaeological,
historic city majestic,grotto,cenotes,beach,community Mayas,music and gastronomy,culture life,
heritage of our ancestor...
Yucatàn is one merger perfect of past and the present,is one dance  constant of colors,aromas,
sounds,taste,textures...is one mosaic interminable of prodigy for discover...
Here us like smile and make smile to the people that us visit,the hospitality,the warm human and
our singularity,us distinguish and us feeling pround of toast to our visit.
Know Yucatàn,is one experience only,always different.
Yucatàn land of wonder universal Yucatàn is you house ad you always be welcome to hope.




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