"FROM MEXICO CITY TO YUCATAN" Mexico by B_Caro

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In May 1998 I spent 2 weeks in Mexico. It was a complete organised cultural trip.
Our program for these two weeks was rather charged.

I started my visit in Mexico City. There we visited the Cathedral, The Museo Nacional de Antropología e Historia, Xochimilco,… and last but not least Teotihuacán.
Be careful in MC, some people of our group were the victim of a robbery.
For more info on Mexico City and Teotihuacán I refer to <a href='http:\\www.virtualtourist.com\b_caro\mexico city' target='_none'> My Mexico City page</a>.

Our next destination was Oaxaca. From here we made trips to Monte Alban, Mitla, Yazul, villages with local craftshops.

After a thrilling night travel by bus we finally arrived in Palenque. We were almost the victims of a dangerous robbery. Some people (one, many? I don’t know) try to stop the bus by throwing stones from a bridge. Several windows were broken (one at the side of the chauffeur). Luckily we keep on riding.
In Chiapas, the military is all-over. When visiting Agua Azul & Yachilian, there were lots of army roadblocks. This was the situation back in 1998.
Friends of mine who made the same trip in October 1999 couldn’t even go to Yachilian because of too dangerous. In spite of this situation, Palenque and Yachilian are for me the most beautiful Mayan complexes.

After Chiapas we headed for Yucatan were we visited Merida, Campeche, Uxmal, Chichen Itza, some villages.

Our final stop was Cancun because we had to catch our plane there.
In my opinion Cancun is too touristic and artificial. The difference with the places we’ve visited (pyramids, ancient temples, Mayan villages, …) was too big.

Hope you enjoy reading this page & the travelogues
Caroline

Last visit to Mexico: May 1998
Intro Written Sep 11, 2002
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mirianamak Mar 30, 2006 at 4:23 AM Report Abuse

Hi Caroline, how are you ? Wanted to say hello and to tell you that I always enjoy your Mexico page...makes me feel that I am there again :) Huugs from Makedonija ! Mirjana
irisbe Mar 7, 2005 at 12:07 PM Report Abuse

cheers on the Tequilla! Jij hebt toch wel al toffe reizen gemaakt!
chris_i79 Jun 21, 2004 at 2:34 PM Report Abuse

I did the Mexico City to Cancun trip in April this year....I wish I would have found your page before I left! Good Job
quartinb May 29, 2004 at 1:52 AM Report Abuse

gee! the mayas , tequila cucaracha, and... dream travel that is!
PA68 Jul 15, 2003 at 5:18 AM Report Abuse

You have some great photos here and some great tips on places to visit. Thanks.
Ronald_T May 2, 2003 at 3:42 PM Report Abuse

Een mooie algemene weergave van Mexico Caroline. Chichen Itza was ook voor mij prachtig. Die controles op de weg zijn enkel bedoeld voor Columbiaanse (drug)smokkelaars hoor. Niet voor ons Belgen ;-)
ARoman Apr 17, 2003 at 3:09 AM Report Abuse

Such an enjoyable page. Your pictures are very nice. Thanx.
ephobius Jan 31, 2003 at 12:01 AM Report Abuse

Nice pictures. You should come back and see other cities. Greetings!
Ken_Weaver Jan 23, 2003 at 3:45 PM Report Abuse

Love the Mayan ruins pics..will be doing work in Chiapas in next year...hope to see some of these sites in person!
Pat&ZoAnn Jan 5, 2003 at 6:27 PM Report Abuse

Wonderful photos!