Provinces map of Mexico

The peninsula of Yucatan is known for its incredible natural beauty. No wonder this is one of the most unique and little explored sights - Cenotes. These are the underground karst caves that are filled with the water. Cenotes have formed as a result of volcanic activity. In total there are about 2 400 cenotes on the territory of the peninsula. Many of them form a single complex with the underground rivers and lakes.

Some underground holes have long been known to and known by thousands of tourists. In some underground caves one can discover the wonderful beaches, and the others are popular with the divers. Many cenotes, which can be seen on the peninsula of Yucatan, are very old. The arches of some subterranean caves are gradually collapsing, making them a kind of deep wells. On the … Read all

The volcanic crater Xico has named one of the most distant and picturesque districts of Mexico. The history of 'the formation' of this crater is very interesting. It formed several thousand years ago, after the strong eruption of a volcano, and remained hidden for centuries under the waters of the calm Chalko Lake. At the beginning of the 14th century, the lake began to dry out because of the climate change. As early as the nineteenth century, the government had decided to dry the lake completely and to set up the farms in its place.

Today, territory surrounded by the crater ring is completely dedicated to fields and plantations. The local farmers breed the different crops on the fertile volcanic soil. In a few years the numerous houses were built near the crater. Today the population … Read all