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Haciendas, Cenotes & Ruins 2008

Saison 2007–2008 · alle Touren dieser Saison · Angekündigt, doch hier enden die Saisonaufzeichnungen
Die auf dieser Seite bewahrten Dokumente — Routenbeschreibungen, Reisepläne, Bildunterschriften, Depeschen und Fahrerbewertungen — erscheinen so, wie sie ursprünglich verfasst wurden: im englischen Original.
Vom kolonialen Mérida nach Valladolid. Dies ist eine Tour der Schwierigkeitsstufe REGULAR. Auf dieser Tour genießen wir die schöne Kolonialarchitektur mehrerer Städte, darunter Mérida, Izamal und Valladolid. Zu den Maya-Ruinen, die wir besuchen, zählen das berühmte Chichén-Iztá, Uxmal und etliche weitere, darunter mehrere in den Puuc-Hügeln. Es gibt Höhlen, darunter Lol-Tun, und Cenoten. Eine Cenote ist ein Zugang zum gewaltigen unterirdischen See- und Flusssystem der Halbinsel Yucatán; jede einzelne ist spektakulär und einzigartig.
Anmerkung des Archivs: Die hcr8-Seiten wurden für die Saison 2007-08 entworfen, doch die Tour taucht in keiner Tourenliste und nicht in dates.js auf - offenbar zugunsten von Flamingos & Gulf Coast gestrichen. Im Programm 2007-08 für January 2008 zu US$725 gelistet; die Kundendatenbank verzeichnet keine Teilnehmer, und im Frühjahr 2008 war die Tour aus dem Programm verschwunden.
Termine:nicht erhalten — Saison 2007–2008 (1 week - 5 cycling days)
Distanzen:Average/day: 77km
Maximum/day: 118km
Total Approx: 384km
Routentyp:
REGULARRegular DifficultyA good level of fitness is required. Distances average around 50 - 80 km per day (depending on hills), and are always less than 120 km. Roads range from flat to very hilly. We may climb up to 1500 metres on a hard day.
difficulty. Mainly very flat, some short climbs.
WeatherThe Weather: Yucatan PeninsulaThe Yucatan's best weather is during our winter months. From November till March the temperature hovers in the mid 20's to the mid 30's (celcius) with sunny clear skies. Humidity levels can be high as we head inland but a warm steady breeze and the occasional but rare tropical thunderstorm will keep you feeling refreshed.
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RoadThe Road: Yucatan PeninsulaThe Yucatan's roads are considered the finest in Mexico. They are generally in excellent condition with even, paved surfaces. Some stretches of our route also include a paved shoulder. The route meanders along flat terrain with the occasional rolling section. In most places traffic is light to non-existent. Depending on the time of day, roads may be busy near towns such as Cancun, Valladolid and Merida, however drivers are generally respectful of cyclists and will give you as much room as possible.
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LandThe Land: Yucatan PeninsulaThe Yucatan peninsula at the south eastern tip of Mexico is comprised of three states, Campeche, Yucatan, and Quintana Roo. The peninsula is a massive, flat carbonate - limestone shelf formed by prehistoric high sea levels. Too porous to support a river system, fresh water accumulates underground forming an extensive subterranean river network. Where the erosive process has broken through the earth's surface, cenotes (se-no-tes; limestone sinkholes or pools) have formed. Erosion has also formed numerous caves, some of them enormous and accessible to tourists. The peninsula's landscape is covered by thorn forest in the north and rain jungle in the south.
Highlights:Real Mexican-Yucatecan culture. Small towns, quiet roads, ex-haciendas, cenotes, caves, Mayan ruins. M�rida; bustling city, colonial architecture, art, food, markets.
Preis:US$725 (die in jenem Jahr veröffentlichten ungefähren Gesamtkosten vor Ort)

Reiseverlauf

Kleinere Änderungen am Reiseverlauf blieben immer vorbehalten.
WannWoDistanzHighlights
Day 0Meet in Mérida-Yucatan cuisine, Murals, Colonial Architecture, market
Day 1Mérida to Ticul83 kmPicturesque Towns, Mayan villages, quiet roads, ex-haciendas, cenotes, Uxmal Mayan ruins
Day 2Ticul to Oxcutzcab (via ruta Puuc Mayan ruins & Hacienda Tabi)67 kmRolling, hilly roads. Spectacular Mayan ruins and ex-hacienda
Day 3Oxcutzcab to Izamal118 kmQuiet roads, no tourists, cenotes
Day 4Izamal-Massive pyramid, Convent, Zocalo, Market... The BEST tacos in Mexico! Optional sidetrip.
Day 5Izamal to Pisté (via Stilpech, Tunkas and Dzitas)71 kmCenotes, quiet roads, small towns
Day 6Pisté to Valladolid45 kmChichén-Itzá ruins, caves, cenotes, colonial town
Day 7Bus or van back to Mérida-Yucatan cuisine, Murals, Colonial Architecture, market

Fotoalbum

The beautiful colonial city of Merida.
The beautiful colonial city of Merida.
One of Fernando Castro Pacheco's murals housed in the Palacio de Gobierno. Twenty-five years in the making, they depict the history of the May
One of Fernando Castro Pacheco's murals housed in the Palacio de Gobierno. Twenty-five years in the making, they depict the history of the Maya and their interaction with the Spanish.
A henequen harvest is laid out to dry - these will be sisal fibers.
A henequen harvest is laid out to dry - these will be sisal fibers.
Famous Uxmal Mayan ruins.
Famous Uxmal Mayan ruins.
More Puuc hills region Mayan ruins.
More Puuc hills region Mayan ruins.
Lol-Tun (stone flower in Maya) is the most impressive cave system in the Yucatan.
Lol-Tun (stone flower in Maya) is the most impressive cave system in the Yucatan.
Nachi Cocom was the last great ruler of the Cocom Maya lineage here in Sotuta.
Nachi Cocom was the last great ruler of the Cocom Maya lineage here in Sotuta.
One of the first monasteries in the Western Hemisphere; built from the stones of the destroyed Mayan temple, the Ppapp-Hol-Chac pyramid in Izamal.
One of the first monasteries in the Western Hemisphere; built from the stones of the destroyed Mayan temple, the Ppapp-Hol-Chac pyramid in Izamal.
In the evening, Izamal has the BEST tacos in Mexico. No, really!
In the evening, Izamal has the BEST tacos in Mexico. No, really!
The Santuario de la Virgen de Izamal is lit up at night.
The Santuario de la Virgen de Izamal is lit up at night.
Entering the spectacular Mumondzonot cenote. There are literally hundreds of cenotes here to be "discovered".
Entering the spectacular Mumondzonot cenote. There are literally hundreds of cenotes here to be "discovered".
The main pyramid at the famous Chichén-Iztá Mayan ruins.
The main pyramid at the famous Chichén-Iztá Mayan ruins.
In the shadow of the pyramid.
In the shadow of the pyramid.
A shaft of sunlight keeps the tree roots company on their long journey down to the water in Samulá cenote.
A shaft of sunlight keeps the tree roots company on their long journey down to the water in Samulá cenote.
Zací cenote is right in the heart of Valladolid.
Zací cenote is right in the heart of Valladolid.
The cathedral in Valladolid.
The cathedral in Valladolid.
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