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Yucatán (/ ˌ j uː k ə ˈ t ɑː n /, also UK: / ˌ j ʊ k-/, US: /-ˈ t æ n, ˌ j uː k ɑː ˈ t ɑː n /, Spanish: [ɟʝukaˈtan] ⓘ; Yucatec Maya: Yúukatan [ˈjúːkatan]), officially the Estado Libre y Soberano de Yucatán (English: Free and Sovereign State of Yucatán), is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City ...
Apr 19, 2024 · Yucatán Peninsula, a northeastern projection of Central America, lying between the Gulf of Mexico to the west and north and the Caribbean Sea to the east. Encompassing some 76,300 square miles (197,600 square km), it includes the Mexican states of Campeche, Quintana Roo, and Yucatán and, in the.
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The Yucatán Peninsula (/ ˌ j uː k ə ˈ t ɑː n /, also UK: / ˌ j ʊ k-/, US: /-ˈ t æ n, ˌ j uː k ɑː ˈ t ɑː n /; Spanish: Península de Yucatán pronounced [ɟʝukaˈtan]) is a large peninsula in southeast Mexico and adjacent portions of Belize and Guatemala.
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Explore the Yucatán Peninsula, a Mexican destination with ancient Maya ruins, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico waters and colonial cities. Find attractions, articles, activities, guidebooks and more to plan your trip.
Yucatán, estado (state), southeastern Mexico. Occupying part of the northern Yucatán Peninsula, it is bounded to the north by the Gulf of Mexico, to the east and southeast by the state of Quintana Roo, and to the southwest and west by the state of Campeche. The state capital and chief commercial.
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Discover the Mayan world, culture, gastronomy and nature of Yucatán, the gateway to the Mayan world. Explore the regions, routes, experiences and digital brochures of this beautiful state.
Jul 16, 2023 · There are lots of incredible things to do in the Yucatan peninsula that will keep you occupied for days on end. From gorgeous Caribbean beaches that boast soft, powdery white sands and translucent turquoise waters, to ancient Mayan cities, quaint colonial towns, and unique gastronomy, this region has something for everyone.
