"Yucatan and Chiapas" Mexico by nepalgoods

Mexico Travel Guide: 25,232 reviews and 45,574 photos

I was thinking for a while, which of my scanned pics represents what impressed me most in Mexico. This photo of the beach at Tulum shows it all: wonderful beach, blue sky, interesting old ruins - that is Mexico!

I spent 4 weeks mainly in Yucatan Peninsula and in Chiapas. I was overwhelmed by the friendliness of the people and by the wonderful nature!

This is only an overview of what I saw. My tips are following the stations of my trip. For more details you could visit my respective pages.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Wonderful beaches and interesting cities
Cons:Cruiseships
In a nutshell:Old culture and lovely beaches

Last visit to Mexico: Nov 1996
Intro Updated Apr 14, 2006
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Reviews (22)

Pok ta Pok Local Customs (5)

Pok ta Pok is the game the ancient Mayans played in the famous Ballcourt. It is a sportive game, where a ball has to be... more travel advice

Cenotes in Yucatan Local Customs (5)

The Mayans consider these 'sinkholes' sacred and gifted by the gods. Their name for them is dzonot. To the Spanish ear,... more travel advice

Skulls Local Customs (5)

A popular custom in Mexico is to exhibit skulls made of sugar in November. It is the time of paying respect to the... more travel advice

Flora Favorites (2)

I saw amazing and colorfull flowers and plants in Mexico. Many plants I had only seen planted in small pots here in... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
Tortilla

Things to Do (14)
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Travelogues (1)

Written Sep 25, 2002

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La Venta

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Comments (13)

yumyum Oct 16, 2009 at 11:51 AM Report Abuse

Mexico must be a very diverse country. Unfortunately, I have never been there.
SLLiew Apr 11, 2008 at 1:30 PM Report Abuse

Wow...incredible page of Mexico. So many wonderful places and sights. Interesting to learn about skulls made of sugar :)
tini58de Jan 28, 2007 at 1:20 AM Report Abuse

Excellent - and I mean excellent - overview of Mexico! Well done, Ulrike!!!!!!
Bernd_L Dec 6, 2006 at 6:56 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for sharing all this info about Mexico. We'll visit some of the places you saw in January and can't wait to go there.
sue_stone Dec 2, 2006 at 11:23 AM Report Abuse

What a stunning place! You were lucky to have spent 4 weeks in Mexico - I would love to visit one day.
Shajenn May 7, 2006 at 2:01 PM Report Abuse

I have never heared of the customs to make skulls of suger , that sounds very interesting !
globetrott Apr 29, 2006 at 2:20 PM Report Abuse

What a great overview and excellent pics, Ulrike ! One day I hope to return to Mexico !
RedEaredPanda Sep 23, 2004 at 9:51 PM Report Abuse

Excellent travels within Mexico.. Loved the tips and the colorful photos.. One question about the Giant Olmec Heads, is it possible to get close and touch the head or is there tape or rope around it preventing anyone to get close?? Thanks, Rafi
kyoub Jul 31, 2004 at 8:40 AM Report Abuse

Very nice pages and pictures. Mexico does have some beautiful places.
chris_i79 Jun 2, 2004 at 10:31 AM Report Abuse

Tulum blew me away as well