Moon Yucatan Peninsula

Experience stunning Maya ruins, dreamy beaches, and epic outdoor thrills, from cenote-diving to kiteboarding, with Moon Yucatan Peninsula. Inside you'll find:

- Flexible itineraries including a ten-day eco-adventure and a two-week road trip across the whole peninsula

- Strategic advice for road-trippers, foodies, wellness seekers, outdoor adventurers, honeymooners, families, and more

- The top outdoor activities: Kayak through lush mangrove forests, or sign up for a mountain bike tour through the jungle for a peek at hidden ruins, remote beaches, and dazzling marine life. Spend a day relaxing on the beach, dive into crystal-clear cenotes, or try standup paddle-boarding

- Unique, local experiences: Peruse the markets, museums, and churches of Merida or Tulum, or take a short walk from the shore to visit jaw-dropping Maya ruins. Find the best spots to fill up on authentic salbute and panucho, and stay up late for live music, cocktails, and fire dancers on the beach

- Honest advice from Yucatan Peninsula experts Liza Prado and Gary Chandler on where to stay, where to eat, how to get around, and how to avoid crowds and support local and sustainable businesses

- Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout

- Reliable background on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and history, as well as health and safety advice and common customs and etiquette

- Handy tools including a Spanish phrasebook and travel tips for families with kids, seniors, travelers with disabilities, and LGBTQ travelers

With Moon's practical tips and local know-how, you can experience the best of the Yucatan Peninsula.

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About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell-and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.

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