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Beach Bummin’ and Exploring in Tulum Posted by sasha on Jun 6, 2012
Most people who come into Tulum do so on a tour bus, stopping only at the ruins for a few hours and then heading back to one of the bigger resort areas like Cancun or Playa del Carmen. For those who choose to stay in Tulum a few days, however, there’s plenty to do and…
Tulum Ruins (Video) Posted by sasha on May 25, 2012
One of the best preserved Mayan cities, the ruins at Tulum are a fascinating place to visit. With stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and incredible Mayan architecture and artwork, a day spent here is a day well spent on any trip to Mexico.
The Ruins of Tulum Posted by sasha on May 21, 2012
From Valladolid and Ek Balam, we jumped back on the ADO bus bound for Tulum. It was a short and comfortable ride, as the public transportation of Mexico once again delivered. Arriving in Tulum in the evening, we made our way to our hostel in the town. While there are plenty of fantastic beach side…
Ek Balam Video Posted by sasha on May 12, 2012
In a follow up to my written post about the ruins at Ek Balam, here’s a short video tour that takes you through the ancient Mayan city.
The Ruins at Ek’ Balam Posted by sasha on May 12, 2012
After a day of wandering around the cobblestone streets of Valladolid, enjoying the architecture and the crystal clear water of the cenote, we headed out on a day-trip to explore the ruins of Ek’ Balam, another ancient Mayan city. As the ruins are a good 30 km away from the city, we took a collectivo…
Valladolid (Video) Posted by sasha on Apr 17, 2012
In case you missed the written post from earlier in the month, or even if you read it and you just want to see more, here’s a short video tour of the city of Valladolid, Mexico.
Valladolid, Mexico Posted by sasha on Apr 9, 2012
After a big day of exploring the ruins at Chichen Itza, we caught a bus and headed to Valladolid. A small city located in the Yucatán, it was founded by Don Francisco de Montejo “The Nephew” in 1543 and named after the then Spanish capital. His uncle of the same name, who founded the city…