Central America - Mexico's Yucatan & Chiapas (PDF Chapter)

This is the Mexico’s Yucatán & Chiapas chapter from Lonely Planet’s Central Ameri-ca guidebook.

Flanked by the turquoise waters of the Caribbean and the wildlife-rich Gulf coast, the Yucatán Peninsula wows visitors with its Maya ruins, limestone swimming holes, colorful coral reefs and soulful colonial cities.

• wander magnificent Mérida and feast on local treats
• maps
• scale the jungly hills and soaring Maya temples of Palenque
• transport
• snorkel with 15-ton whale sharks around Isla Holbox or spot rare birds in nearby islands
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: The Yucatán, Cancún, Isla Mujeres, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Isla Cozumel, Tulum, Cobá, Laguna Bacalar, Mahahual, Valladolid, Chichén It-zá, Mérida, Campeche, Chiapas, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Lagos de Montebello, Yaxchilán, Pa-lenque, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha, Understand Mexico’s Yucatán & Chiapas, Mexico’s Yucatán & Chiapas Today, History, Culture, Landscape & Wildlife, Survival Guide.