Five Lagunas, Mayan Ruins, a Ceynote and Waterfalls…MEXICO!!
Mexico! What a fantastic introduction you have given us! Crossing from Guatemala at La Mesilla, a very quiet border, we were slightly apprehensive. Mexico has a reputation, but everyone at the border was very friendly and the ensuing police checkpoints have been a breeze. But it was a bit of a squeeze to get through the markets either side of the border.
We decided we would not go far on our first day, and after enquiring at the border regarding criminal activity, we decided to spend a night at Laguna Montebello before moving on. That turned into four days as we loved the campsite and the surrounding lakes. We hiked around some of the lakes, taking a packed lunch, and another day, we hiked around a frontier lake which took us back into Guatemala and back!
Leaving Lagunas Montebello, our next stop was, you guessed it, more Mayan ruins. We arrived at Chinkultic before the gates opened at 8am and were the first in, which meant we had the place to ourselves for most of our visit.
Next was a visit to our first Ceynote (“Chucumaltik”), a sinkhole, with very clear water and quite deep – 70 meters. We donned our snorkel gear and swam over its depths with astounding visibility.
We weren’t sure what to expect of El Chiflon waterfalls. We’ve seen a fair few waterfalls on this trip, but these did not disappoint. We walked along the river bank on a good path that led past ever increasingly impressive falls, culminating in the “Velo de Novia” (Bridal Veil) falls. So far, Mexico seems to have a lot to offer – and we’ve been here less than a week!
Another stunning place! The waterfalls are so beautiful and once again incredible photography!
You must write a book about your adventures once you have finished your amazing travels, your photographs would make an awesome coffee table book, I’d buy it ❤️
Making me blush, again!
We’ve added a video to this post …I forgot it
Goodness knows how you got BB through those narrow roads Yikes!!
I’m sold on Mexico👍
And another video at the end 🙂
Hola Francine & David,
During the last years – and specially in rainy winter month in Seattle – Yucatan Peninsula is also our place to go.
Some of our favorites …… in case you are nearby = north Yucatan:
THE best Ceynote northeast of Valladolid: http://www.cenotesecretomaya.com.mx/es ….. in a nice deep hole and most likely you will have it on your own.
We love Valladolid and Merida.
Mayan ruins: Chichen Itza is a must in case you are in north Yucatan (the 7 world wonder), but the most delicate is Ek Balam (www.themayanruinswebsite.com/ek-balam.html) with outstanding stone carving work …. the best in Mexico.
We will be another approx. 2 yr in Seattle…. hope you are around before we leave.
All the best and take care (really care as there are some wired people around there…. don’t trust the cops)
Robert
Hola Robert! We decided to miss the Yucatan peninsula. Mainly because it is horrendously hot there right now and to a lesser extent, very touristy. We are sticking to higher ground where the temperatures are tolerable. I expect that we will be in Seattle around May next year, so hopefully see you then. It’s been a long time!!
Great adventures I am having with you TQ so much. Your photos are superb just like out a fairytale! Keep them coming👏👏😃😃
Thank you Jean.
Hello Francine and Dave,
You are living wonderful adventures and experiences that you are happily sharing with everybody.
I really enjoy watching your great pictures and videos. I know I won’t be able to visit those places and therefore I appreciate your visual returns and comments.
You are lucky to get to those venues, eventhough it’s as easy every day.
Keep on sharing your travel stopovers.
I agree you should write a book about your world tour.
Take care.
Lots of love.
Chantal
Thank you Chantal.
Looks like another exciting country to visit