Understanding the Yucatan

Understanding the Yucatán: Travel Tips, Tricks, and Advice from a Seasoned Traveler


Imagine this breathtaking scene:


Beneath Merida's beautiful Plaza Grande, framed by the recluse arcades shaded by salmon, three troubadours strum their guitars as they sing sweet, deep melodies to teenage couples looking so in love as they slurp their mango sorbets.

An all-male brass band arrives, followed by about twelve female dancers clothed in white dresses, patterned with flowers and heads covered with beautiful scarves. The band's and dancers' vivacious performance of their folk songs adds an enchanting charm over the crowd of spectators and the little town.

Doesn't that sound like the makings of a wonderful visit to the gorgeous Yucatán Peninsula?

If you are planning a trip to the Yucatán any time soon, or even daydreaming about one, this Understanding the Yucatán: Travel Tips, Tricks, and Advice from a Seasoned Traveler book is essential reading for you!


When I was in college, I went to Cancun during Spring Break. It was the experience of a lifetime! I was hooked on visiting this region of Mexico.

I yearned to return to this wondrous land, not just to the tourist areas that my friends and I had ventured to, but I wanted to dig deeper.

The people are remarkable. The food is impeccable. The experience is enjoyable. In this book, we'll discuss the ins and outs of the culture and society of the southeast coast of Mexico. I hope that by the end of this book, you have a better understanding of the Yucatán and what that entails.

The theme of the whole book is "Understanding," so each chapter outlines a particular part of your visit that I feel you should understand before you go.

Topics, Tips and Facts you will learn include:


My personal experiences
The history of the areaWho needs a travel visa versus a tourist cardThe local economyThe languageSome common Spanish words and phrasesWhat to expect with the weatherMedical concernsEvents and festivalsWhat to pack and wearWho to tip and whenWhat the food is like
How to get aroundGeneral safety, including a section on women travelersHow to choose the right accommodationsHow to take great vacation photosHow to process the whole experience

Happy Travel!