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5 Best Things to Do in Villa Rica
Dark fine sand, dunes, and an archaeological site: Villa Rica de la Veracruz has lots to offer for a relaxing yet varied beach vacation. This town was established under Hernán Cortés in 1519. It comprised a church, an enclosed settlement, and a fort whose sparse remains are still to be found. But even more famous is this place for the alliance with 30 Totonacan towns that Cortés achieved. This was an important stepstone to the Conquest of Mexico. Nowadays, the town’s beach called Playa Villa Rica is the main attraction and tourist destination. The nearby archaeological site of Quiahuiztlán with its Totonac mausoleum-style tombs is unique to Mexico. The beach…
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Best Things to Do in Progreso
The world’s longest pier: Over 8 km long – sometimes size DOES matter. This landmark is one of the reasons why Progreso took over Sisal’s economic importance as Mérida’s main harbor. Built in 1871 to replace Sisal as a customs port, Progreso de Castro is a relatively young Mexican beach town at the Gulf of Mexico, and today the most important port on the Yucatan peninsula. When the henequen fiber export started to boom in the 19th century, Sisal proved to be too inaccessible. As the water in Progreso is as shallow as in Sisal, the harbor was put at the end of a long pier. Built around 1930 with…
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Best Things to Do in Sisal
The perfect beach getaway: White coral sand, gentle waves, a light breeze – and endless beaches. Sisal, Yucatan, is the right place to be if you want to spend a relaxing beach holiday away from the tourist crowds without having to miss out on amenities. The surrounding nature reserve with its mangroves is a paradise for bird lovers. Although a Magical Town (Pueblo Mágico) since 2020, the small fishing village on the Gulf of Mexico with just around 2,000 inhabitants is still one of the less crowded seaside resorts. At peak times in June/August and over public holidays, the village tends to double in size. At all other times, especially…
