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Yucatan in a Week 2003
Saison 2002–2003 · 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.
La vraie culture mexicaine et yucatèque. Petites villes, routes tranquilles, cénotes, grottes, ruines mayas. Mérida; ville animée, architecture coloniale, art, cuisine, marché.
Note d’archive : NEW! Yucatan in a Week 2003. Absent de la liste d'Oct 2002 ; probablement ajouté en cours de saison. Rebaptisé Haciendas, Cenotes & Ruins à partir de la saison suivante. Dates retrouvées dans l'archive Wayback de bikemexico.com (le fichier de calendrier dates.js du site).
| Dates: | Mon. Jan. 6, 2003 to Mon. Jan. 13, 2003 (1 week - 6 cycling days) |
| Distances: | Average/day: 64km Maximum/day: 80km Total Approx: 448km |
| Type de parcours: | LITELite DifficultyYou must have a basic level of fitness and at least aspire to be able to complete the distances in this tour (we know you can!). Distances average around 60 km, and are always less the 100 km per day. Roads are flat and generally not demanding.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, cenotes, caves, Mayan ruins. Mérida; bustling city, colonial architecture, art, food, market. |
| Prix: | US$560 (le coût terrestre total approximatif publié cette année-là) |
| Participants: | 5 cyclistes (d’après la base clients de la compagnie) |
Itinéraire
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Jour 0Meet in Cancun-
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-Jour 1Bus to Mérida-
Yucatan cuisine, Colonial Architecture, market [more]
Mérida, the White City, was founded in 1542. Its architecture still shows an exquisite union of pre-Hispanic and European elements. During its Colonial era, this state capital was the most important city in the region, leaving such living monuments as the House of Montejo, Government Palace, and the main building of the University of Yucatan. Museums, theatres, handcrafts, nightclubs and beautiful parks have created a beautiful and vibrant city. Once settled into our hotel room, we will experience Méridas delicious culinary tradition at one of Mérida's numerous restaurants.Jour 2Mérida to Ticul72 km
Picturesque Towns, Mayan villages, quiet roads, cenotes [more]
This section is mostly unexplored for us. We expect to see many small towns and villages. There is a good chance that we will also find some cenotes to cool off in.Jour 3Ticul to Oxcutzcab (via Uxmal ruins & Loltún cave)90 km
Rolling, hilly roads. Spectacular Mayan ruins and caves [more]
Since we'll be returning to Ticul in the afternoon we can leave most of our luggage behind and move a little faster and lighter to the Mayan ruins of Uxmal. Upon returning to Ticul we'll get our things and ride on to Oxcutzcab, with a detour to Lolún caves; the largest and most interesting cave system in the Yucatán.Jour 4Oxcutzcab to Tecoh70 km
Quiet roads, no tourists, cenotes [more]
This is another section that is mostly unknown to us. We will be away from commonly touristed areas, in REAL Mexico! There's a good chance for several cenotes today.Jour 5Sotuta to Izamal60 km
Cenotes, Mayan Ruins, Convent, Zocalo, Market, Cenote Ixcolasc [more]
Known as the Yellow Town because of the colour of the colonial buildings that line the zocalo, Izamal is famous for having the largest church plaza in Mexico. It includes an enormous Franciscan convent (built with Mayan stones) and the remnants of one of the tallest Mayan pyramids in the Yucatan. You can also visit the colourful market, or just stroll around the beautiful zocalo observing the daily routines of the local inhabitants.Jour 6Izamal to Pisté (via Stilpech, Tunkas and Dzitas)80 km
Cenotes, quiet roads, small towns [more]
There are many cenotes and caves to visit along the way. An option detour will take us to the town of Cenotillo where there are even more cenotes and caves. In Pisté we can see the light and sound show of Chichén-Itzá, and explore the ruins early tomorrow morning.Jour 7Pisté to Valladolid50 km
Chichén-Itzá ruins, caves, cenotes, colonial town. [more]
In the early morning we will visit the important Mayan-Toltec ruins of Chichén-Itzá, avoiding all the crouds. After that we have a short ride with many attractions on the way. The Balancanchen Caves are about 6 km before Pist�. They are believed to have been a center for Maya-Toltec worship. The impressive stalactites and the ceramic religious offerings left behind by the Maya-Toltec civilization are definitely worth a visit. Cenotes X-Keken and Samula are a few kilometers before Valladolid. We will stop in for a refreshing dip in their cool, limpid waters. Valladolid is another colonial gem well worth spending some extra time in after the tour is over.Jour 8Bus back to Cancun-
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-Ce que ça coûtait cette saison-là
| Forfait des guides | + Hébergement | + Repas & boissons | + Divers | = Coût terrestre total approx. |
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| $300 | $60 | $85 | $115 | $560 |
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 Yucatan in a Week au fil des ans.
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