Is it worth going to Yucatan?
Is it worth going to Yucatan? There are also amazing Yucatan beaches, world-class birdwatching, delicious Yucatan food, historic Colonial cities, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and cenotes (natural jungle pools). No matter the kind of vacation you're after, you can find it in Yucatan state.
Which Mayan site has the most tourists?
Chichen Itza is the most visited archaeological site in the country.
Does the cartel run the resorts in Mexico?
Some nightclubs, bars, might be run by cartel members or people connected with them. Some cartel connected have legitimate businesses but the big money is in drugs and now with the border open, human trafficking. Do cartels own resorts in Mexico? They do.
How is the Yucatan different from the rest of Mexico?
The Yucatan has a distinctive ecosystem as a vast limestone peninsula. Ecologically, it's very different from the rest of tropical Mexico, and more similar to Northern Guatemala and Belize, being all on the same peninsula and in geographical Central America. One of the unique features of the landscape are Cenotes.
Do cartels target tourists?
Still, experts agree tourists are not the preferred target. “Most tourists will never meet the cartels. In other words, violence is often generic. The violence tourists face is much more local,” Hope said.