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Haciendas, Cenotes & Ruins 2007
Saison 2006–2007 · tous les circuits de cette saison-là
Les documents préservés sur cette page — descriptions d'itinéraires, programmes jour par jour, légendes de photos, dépêches et avis de cyclistes — sont reproduits tels qu'ils ont été rédigés à l'origine : en anglais.
De la Mérida coloniale à Valladolid. Circuit de difficulté MOYENNE. Nous profiterons de la belle architecture coloniale de plusieurs villes du parcours, dont Mérida, Izamal et Valladolid. Parmi les ruines mayas visitées figurent les célèbres Chichén-Iztá, Uxmal et plusieurs autres, notamment dans les collines Puuc. Il y a des grottes, dont Lol-Tun, et des cénotes. Un cénote est une ouverture sur l'immense réseau souterrain de lacs et de rivières du Yucatán; chacun est spectaculaire et unique.
| Dates: | Sat Jan 27, 2007 to Sat Feb 3, 2007 (1 week - 5 cycling days) |
| Distances: | Average/day: 77km Maximum/day: 118km Total Approx: 384km |
| Type de parcours: | 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. |
| Temps forts: | Real Mexican-Yucatecan culture. Small towns, quiet roads, ex-haciendas, cenotes, caves, Mayan ruins. M�rida; bustling city, colonial architecture, art, food, markets. |
| Prix: | US$705 (le coût terrestre total approximatif publié cette année-là) |
| Participants: | 7 cyclistes (d’après la base clients de la compagnie) |
Le parcours
Itinéraire
Les itinéraires ont toujours été sujets à de légères modifications.
QuandOùDistanceTemps forts
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
Ce que ça coûtait cette saison-là
| Forfait des guides | + Hébergement | + Repas & boissons | + Divers | = Coût terrestre total approx. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $380 | $110 | $95 | $120 | $705 |
Tous les montants sont en dollars américains, tels que publiés à l’époque. Les participants payaient eux-mêmes l’hébergement, les repas et les droits d’entrée en cours de route — le Forfait des guides était la seule somme facturée par ¡El Tour. Historique complet : le prix de Haciendas, Cenotes & Ruins au fil des ans.
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