Isla Mujeres Mexico Highlight
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Isla Mujeres
Literally meaning ‘The Island of Women’, Isla Mujeres is a small island in the Caribbean just of the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, near Cancun. The Spanish named the island ‘Isla Mujeres’ because of the temple to Goddess of the Moon built by the Mayans on the island – her image was absolutely everywhere and even though men lived on the island, the Spanish called it the Is... more »
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Merida
Merida is the capital city of the Mexican state of Yucatan and was a large and important city of the Mayan empire – people have been continually living here for longer than any other city in North America! The Mayan history is evident everywhere as are traces of the old Spanish fortress and city walls and the history, buildings and architecture are some of the main reasons why people travel to this part of Mex... more »
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Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. The site is on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and as well as being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has also been voted one of the 7 Wonders of the Word. Although the most famous structure of the site is a Mayan pyramid, the whole area displays a wide variety of building styles, temples, palaces and architecture from the... more »
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A tip for people looking for a decent coffee shop.. if you don't already know about it, you will because most Contiki travellers find out about it - its The Grasshopper. Ask a local and they should be able to tell you where to find it.
The trolley tour of Boston, offered as an optional, is the best way to see the entire city. Take it at your own pace, but I would suggest stopping off at the USS Constitution and Fenway.
My advice would be to do as many excursions as you can. They are a great way to get to know your group, and they are always good fun.
