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The archaeological findings in the area have been extremely important events and most of the tourists that come to México take the opportunity of visiting </font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> <a target="_blank" href="YucatanChichen-Itza.html"> <font color="#0000FF" size="3" face="Arial">Chichén-Itzá</font></a></font><font face="Arial" size="3"> and </font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> <a target="_blank" href="YucatanUxmalThePuucRoute.html"> <font color="#0000FF" size="3" face="Arial">Uxmal</font></a><font face="Arial" size="3">, perfect examples of the development achieved by the Mayans in that region. The lowlands of Yucatán, consisting of a plate of limestone rock, have many other attractions, such as the limestone sinkholes and warm beaches with fine white sand, such as </font> <a target="_blank" href="QuintanaRooCancun.html"> <font color="#0000FF" size="3" face="Arial">Cancún</font></a><font face="Arial" size="3"> and the Riviera Maya that few would wish to miss</font></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="justify"><span lang="en-us"> <font face="Arial" size="3">Those interested in exploring the colonial era will find beautiful examples in </font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> <a target="_blank" href="Campeche.html"> <font color="#0000FF" size="3" face="Arial">Campeche</font></a></font><font face="Arial" size="3"> and </font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> <a target="_blank" href="YucatanMerida.html"> <font color="#0000FF" size="3" face="Arial">Mérida</font></a><font face="Arial" size="3">. Its warm climate, friendly people and sophisticated cuisine make this an extremely attractive resort.</font></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="justify"><span lang="en-us"> <font face="Arial" size="3">The legendary land of the Maya is located in the north of the peninsula after which it is named and which it shares with </font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> <a target="_blank" href="Campeche.html"> <font color="#0000FF" size="3" face="Arial">Campeche</font></a></font><font face="Arial" size="3"> and </font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> <a target="_blank" href="QuintanaRoo.html"> <font color="#0000FF" size="3" face="Arial">Quintana Roo</font></a><font face="Arial" size="3">; it is washed by the Gulf of México in the north. Yucatán forms part of the Mayan world, vestiges of which can be found throughout its territory, particularly in </font> <a target="_blank" href="YucatanChichen-Itza.html"> <font color="#0000FF" size="3" face="Arial">Chichén-Itzá</font></a><font face="Arial" size="3"> and along </font> <a target="_blank" href="YucatanThePuucRoute.html"> <font size="3" color="#0000FF" face="Arial">the Puuc Route</font></a><font face="Arial" size="3">.</font></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="justify"><span lang="en-us"> <font face="Arial" size="3">It also contains colonial cities such as </font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> <a target="_blank" href="YucatanMerida.html"> <font color="#0000FF" size="3" face="Arial">Mérida</font></a></font><font face="Arial" size="3">, </font> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> <a target="_blank" href="YucatanValladolid.html"> <font color="#0000FF" size="3" face="Arial">Valladolid</font></a><font face="Arial" size="3"> and </font> <a target="_blank" href="YucatanIzamal.html"> <font color="#0000FF" size="3" face="Arial">Izamal</font></a><font face="Arial" size="3">, as well as the remains of elegant sisal haciendas, some of which have been restored and converted into hotels. The state is dotted with Mayan villages whose handicrafts, religious rites, traditions and ancient customs contribute to its magical attraction.</font></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" align="justify"><span lang="en-us"> <font face="Arial" size="3">The combinations of its warm, sub-humid and warm, medium-dry climate have produced forest surroundings that support a wide range of fauna. The lack of surface rivers means that it obtains water from a complex system of underground rivers and limestone sinkholes. 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