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Why Itza easy
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From wild party resorts and luxury hotels to relaxing
eco-parks and ancient civilisations, Mexico can cater
for all of your clients’ needs. By Dave Richardson
Chichen Itza, one of Mexico’s must-see archaeological sites
CULTURE.
Mexico was home to some of the most
advanced ancient civilisations in the
Americas, but they were quickly eclipsed
by the Spanish invaders who arrived early
in the 16th century.
Many visitors come to marvel at their
ruined cities and learn about their often
bloodthirsty rituals. The Aztecs flourished
around what is now Mexico City, and the
capital’s archaeological museum is worth a
visit with finds from all over the country.
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One of the most impressive sites is Monte
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e Alban, near the southern city of Oaxaca,
where the Zapotec tribe built temples, pyra-
FAMILIES.
ruins, the most accessible being Tulum, the mids and ball courts dating from 500 BC.
Lack of direct flights to resorts is a limiting only Mayan site on the coast. The Mayan cities are in south-east Mexico,
factor, but there are still plenty of charters to There’s plenty to discover along the Pacific the best-known being Chichen Itza and Uxmal.
Cancun for easy access to the self-contained coast too, but there are no direct charters Many visitors follow the Mayan Trail which
resorts along the Mayan Riviera. since First Choice pulled out of Puerto leads through Guatemala and Honduras.
Most of them are all-inclusive to help Vallarta. Cancun is a convenient gateway for the
budgeting, and family-oriented theme parks Sample price: First Choice offers seven main Mayan sites, with tour-and-stay
make a break from the beach. Xcaret is an nights at the Iberostar Paraiso Lindo on the holidays selling strongly.
eco-park where you can swim, snorkel and Mayan Riviera from £1,079 per adult, £709 Sample price: Bales’ Treasures of Mexico
listen to live performances, while Xel-Ha for the first child and £835 for the second tour operates from Mexico City to Cancun
(pictured) is another eco-park on a site held child (all-inclusive), departing from Gatwick via Oaxaca, costing from £1,995 for 15 days.
sacred by the Mayans. on August 27. ■balesworldwide.com
Older children may enjoy the Mayan
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