Izamal Profile
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| Important Maya and Spanish colonial centers, unsophisticated Izamal is easy on the eyes, a boon for laid-back travelers |
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| Bike Riding | | | Nice and flat, with uncrowded streets |
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| Walking | | | Walking in and around town is safe and streets are uncrowded. |
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| Reading | | | Great place to catch up on some reading |
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| Ruins | | | Huge Kinich Kakmo pyramid can be climbed, although in ruins |
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| Sightseeing | | | Not much in town, but lots to see in the area by car or bus |
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| Handicrafts | | | Excellent Yucatan hammocks, must ask around |
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| Shopping | | | Few estblished shops but many locals sell unsophisticated items out of their homes |
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| Cultural Activies | | | Not lots of organized activities, but plenty there beneath the surface |
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| Jungle | | | The Yucatan consists of low tropical forests |
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| Colonial | | | Beautiful colonial buildings and others of later vintage |
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| Village | | | A small town that seems like a village |
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| Town | | | An important if compact and sonambulant town |
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| Nature | | | Sinkholes (cenotes) throughout the peninsula for swimming and even diving |
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| Charm | | | A lovely town with beautiful architecture |
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| Simple | | | Yes! |
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| Middle Class | | | Some creature comforts, but mainly small town life |
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| All Year | | | Hot yearround, especially in September and May; coolest December and January |
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| Remote | | | One hour east of Merida, 3+ hours west of Cancun |
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