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Yucatan Maps
Exploring the Yucatan Peninsula is
a unique adventure to be savored and enjoyed. South of the state
of Louisiana, and north of Guatemala, the Yucatan Peninsula consists
of three southeastern Mexican states: Campeche in the West, Yucatan
in the center and Quintana Roo in the East. Spanning these three
states is a unique land of jungle, Mayan ruins, colonial cities,
haciendas, cenotes, beaches, wildlife preserves... all within the
reach of modern hotels, superb restaurants, accessible roads and
international airports.
The Yucatan Peninsula is a mostly flat expanse of limestone, thought
to be the result of the Chicxulub meteor that struck the earth 65
million years ago. Not a single river runs above ground; the water
runs many feet below the surface in a vast network of underground
rivers and caves. When the water is exposed to the surface it is
called a cenote (say-NOH-tay). These pools have brought relief from hot jungle temperatures
for ancient Mayans and modern visitors alike.
On the west coast of the Yucatan Peninsula lies the protected biosphere of Celestun, a haven for flamingos and many other bird species. All along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, beach towns from Progreso to Chiquila provide access to lovely beaches and the wildlife that
lives along the coast.
On the eastern coast, the city of Cancun, and neighboring Cozumel,
are destination cities for tourists coming to enjoy some of the
world's most beautiful Caribbean beaches and best scuba diving.
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The center of the peninsula is still a jungle, populated with traditional
Mayan towns, inhabited by North America's largest indigenous Indian
group. There are ruins, cenotes, cathedrals, haciendas, and natural
wonders... all just waiting to be discovered.
Use these maps for your exploration... bring an adventurous spirit
and create your own Yucatecan memories.
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