Realm of the Maya, realm of the senses. Yucatán is archaeological sites galore, colonial cities, tropical forests, peerless snorkelling, seaside resorts, quiet coastlines and a raucous nightlife. The region's world famous Mayan sites are particularly impressive at Uxmal and Chichén Itzá, recently chosen one the seven new wonders near the Yucatán state capital of Mérida. In Valladolid, Cenote Dzitnup is artificially lit and swimmable, and a massive limestone formation dripping with stalactites hangs from its ceiling.

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