Adventure Tourism in Merida: FishingThe calm waters and wide variety of fish off the Yucatan coast provide ideal conditions for sportfishing. In these waters, you can catch shark, grouper, corbina, mullet, red snapper, drum and barracuda. You can also fish off the docks as you take in a gorgeous sunset. There you can rent all the necessary gear and tackle to enjoy a day of fishing. We recommend that you do this activity during fishing season to avoid any setbacks. Reserva Especial de la Biosfera Ria Celestun – Located 95 km (59 mi) west of Merida on a state highway that you can catch near the town of Uman. Has 51,139 hectares (126,313 acres) and a 20-km-long (12.4-mi) estuary, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico in the state of Campeche. This biosphere reserve has become a favorite fishing spot due to the many different species that live in its calm waters. Puerto Progreso – Located 36 km (22 mi) north of Merida on Highway 261, this is the coast of Yucatan’s most important port. The climate is hot and arid with rainfall from June to September. Due to the wide variety of species that live offshore, it is an ideal location for sportfishing (see attractions in Merida) we recommended to visit the sections of hotels in Merida and hotels in Mexico Source:visitmexico.com Posteado el Abril 10, 2007 - Categorizado en Adventure tourism in Merida, Adventure tourism in Mexico, Ecotourism in Merida, Ecotourism in Mexico, Merida Tourism Merida: EcotourismMerida’s environs provide spectacular landscapes, where you can find various sinkholes, underground river systems with crystalline waters and lagoons hidden within mangroves. The Cenote Simbala – This beautiful sinkhole with waters of intense blue offers surroundings where you can observe a variety of plant and animal species. Located in the town of Motul on 43rd Street and 26th Street off Highway 281. It lies about 45 km (28 mi) from Merida. Jardin Botanico Regional – A botanical garden with an important variety of indigenous vegetation: agave, orchids, aquatic plants, palms, cacti and other species. It also has a Reseva Especial de la Biosfera Ria Celestun – Located 95 km (59 mi) west of Merida on a state highway that you can catch near the town of Uman. Has 51,139 hectares (126,313 acres) and a 20-km-long (12.4-mi) estuary, which empties into the Gulf of Mexico in the state of Campeche. At this biosphere reserve, you can witness the spectacular sight of pink flamingos in flight and you can admire more than 170 indigenous and migratory bird species that inhabit the area. You’ll also spy crocodiles in the marshes and you may have the pleasant surprise of watching green, hawksbill and loggerhead turtles laying their eggs (see attractions in Merida). Go to mexico and enjoy this great place. For more information, you visit our section of hotels in Merida and hotels in mexico. Source:visitmexico.com Posteado el Abril 10, 2007 - Categorizado en Ecotourism in Merida, Ecotourism in Mexico, Merida Tourism Cultural Tourism in Merida: Art GalleriesIn the 2000 Merida was named Cultural Capital of the Americas. At this same time various art galleries opened in Merida bringing a whole new energy to this 462-year old city. If art is your fancy, you are visiting the right city. Several galleries are owned by the foreigners who have moved to Merida and made it their home. Between the local owners and the foreigners, there is a very nice variety of artwork available. We recommended to visit the different hotels in Merida and hotels in mexico. Source:yucatantoday.com Posteado el Abril 9, 2007 - Categorizado en Art Galleries in Mexico, Cultural Tourism in Mexico, Merida Tourism
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