The Yucatan Peninsula

The climate in Yucatan is tropical. Welcome to life in the tropics. It gets hot and humid. Hurricanes are common on the Caribbean side of the peninsula, but much less so on the Gulf Coast. Tropical weather can be severe. However, the temperature never gets below freezing and it NEVER snows. If you enjoy gardening.

Merida

Mérida is a charming city, with much to enjoy and little to complain about. Accessible and friendly, the citizens have their roots in Mayan, Spanish, French and Lebanese cultures. This is a civilized city where people are civil to each other. Neighbors know each other and are often related. Family is not only important here, family is everything

The Gulf Coast of Yucatan

From Celestún, through Progreso to Holbox Island, the Yucatan Gulf Coast, also known as the Emerald Coast, or the Flamingo Coast, features miles of unspoiled, undeveloped beach. This coast offers more variety and possibilities for large and small budgets than the Caribbean coast on the eastern side of the peninsula.

The Caribbean – Costa Maya – Lake Bacalar

From Celestún, through Progreso to Holbox Island, the Yucatan Gulf Coast, also known as the Emerald Coast, or the Flamingo Coast, features miles of unspoiled, undeveloped beach. This coast offers more variety and possibilities for large and small budgets than the Caribbean coast on the eastern side of the peninsula.