¡El Tour
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Haciendas, Cenotes & Ruins 2006
Temporada 2005–2006 · todos los tours de esa temporada
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De la colonial Mérida a Valladolid. Este es un tour de dificultad REGULAR. En este tour disfrutaremos la hermosa arquitectura colonial de varias ciudades, entre ellas Mérida, Izamal y Valladolid. Entre las ruinas mayas que visitamos están las famosas Chichén-Iztá y Uxmal, y varias más, incluidas otras en los cerros del Puuc. Hay cuevas, como Lol-Tun, y cenotes. Un cenote es una abertura al inmenso sistema subterráneo de lagos y ríos de Yucatán; cada uno es espectacular y único.
| Fechas: | Wed Jan 25, 2006 to Wed Feb 1, 2006 (1 week - 5 cycling days) |
| Distancias: | Average/day: 77km Maximum/day: 118km Total Approx: 384km |
| Tipo de ruta: | 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.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.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.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. |
| Atractivos: | Real Mexican-Yucatecan culture. Small towns, quiet roads, ex-haciendas, cenotes, caves, Mayan ruins. M�rida; bustling city, colonial architecture, art, food, markets. |
| Precio: | US$675 (el costo terrestre total aproximado publicado ese año) |
| Ciclistas: | 3 ciclistas (de la base de datos de clientes de la compañía) |
La ruta
Itinerario
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CuándoDóndeDistanciaAtractivos
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 & Loltún cave)67 kmRolling, hilly roads. Spectacular Mayan ruins and caves
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
Lo que costaba esa temporada
| Cuota de Guías | + Hospedaje | + Comida y bebida | + Varios | = Costo terrestre total aprox. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $350 | $110 | $95 | $120 | $675 |
Todas las cifras están en dólares estadounidenses, tal como se publicaron en su momento. Los ciclistas pagaban su propio hospedaje, comida y entradas en el camino — la Cuota de Guías era el único cargo de ¡El Tour. La historia completa: el precio de Haciendas, Cenotes & Ruins a través de los años.
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