Today was my last full day and I had booked a more leisurely trip to Celestun to see the flamingos which wouldnt be as tiring with much walking. My legs had been hurting from climbing the grand pyramid at Uxmal two days earlier.For today's trip was the older Japanese guy from my hotel again. We also picked up an older Australian guy and a Mexican family with an adult son.After an hours drive to the coast we boarded a small launch boat to see the flamingos. It was...

Today was Easter Sunday and I'd left the day clear from all the day trips to give myself a rest and see how the locals celebrate easter in a more religious country. I'd plan to visit some museums north of the town centre and it was too hot to walk.The older Japanese guy from my hotel had the same plan so we took the bus together. After mixed advice waiting on a street corner we found the bus for 7P ($0.50).For the holiday the main north-south boulevard Paseo de M...

Today was the second half of the Ruta Puuc archaeological road trip to the more popular sites of Uxmal and Kabah. An older Japanese guy from my hotel was also on this trip. We also had Raoul as our guide who was with me yesterday for Ruta Puuc day 1 (see previous entry).A good description of the Ruta Puuc can be found here http://www.choco-storymexico.com/uxmal/ atractivos_en.pdfThere was a trio of older Americans so more English speakers on this trip. We also ha...

Today's route would take me along the eastern side of the Ruta Puuc. This is an archaeological trail south of the city of Merida. Originally planning I didnt think this was possible with little information available for tours online.The route is a loop that can be done in one or two days depending on pace. The western side has the more popular Uxmal and Kabah with better road highways. The eastern portion has the Loltun Caves, Labna, Xlapac, and Sayil with more r...

This afternoon was to the main highlight with a visit to the Mayan city of Chichen Itza. Entrance ticket was 232P ($17) not included in the tour price.The first thing that strikes you is the immense crowds and commercialization none of which was visible in any of my other visits thus far with all the visitors coming from Cancun on the east coast.The paths were crowded with tourist stalls. This opened to the main field with the grand pyramid.Climbing to the top ha...