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Tulum Ruins

The 11th-century walled city's 15 pyramids are illuminated in shades of red, blue, and amber for 45-minute nighttime tours. The "Visitas Nocturnas" experience includes an audiovisual introduction to the Mayan site, followed by a guided walk through part of the largest structure, El Castillo, whose labyrinthine passages lead 150 feet down to the Caribbean.

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From Travel + Leisure , NOV 2006

A quick drive from Cancún, the Yucatán Peninsula's eastern shore is home to...MORE>>

– Rachel Urquhart Hip, Hip, Olé!

From Travel + Leisure , NOV 2006

Although it's known as a boomtown for luxurious beachfront resorts, this stretch of Mexico's Caribbean coastline has held onto its authentic charm, thanks to the thriving village of Playa del Carmen and the region's ancient Mayan ruins. Here, you can check into a haute hotel—and still slip outside for a little local flavor. ...MORE>>

– Mitchell Owens The (Mini) Vacation

Last updated November 2006