• Mexico

    Day Trip to Izamal from Merida

    Izamal is truly one of the hidden gems in the Yucatan area and is worth a visit if you have some time to spare. Izamal is one of the oldest and most important Mayan cities. Locals refer to it as a city of three cultures due to its blend of the pre-colonial, colonial, and modern eras. The Mayan structures in Izamal were so massive that rather than destroy them, like the Spaniards often did, they built churches on top of them. Getting there From Merida, it’s about an hour or so by bus (70km). To reach Izamal, take the bus from Noreste station on Calle 67. Take the bus bound…