| So, how's the weather? The Yucatan region of Mexico enjoys warmth and sunshine year-round. The moderating effect of the Gulf of Mexico and the lovely breeze off the water make it a very desirable vacation destination for Mexicans in summertime, when the heat of the city can be unbearable. It's also sunny and warm in fall, winter and spring too. "El Norte" (that's the north wind from over the Gulf) blows for a day or two each week in winter, and on those days you really need to hang on to your hat! We recommend those days for sightseeing and shopping, of which there is an abundance. Month High Temp Low Temp Rainfall Ocean Temp January 83°F 62°F 1 in. 66°F February 85°F 63°F 1 in. 66°F March 90°F 66°F 1 in. 70°F April 94°F 68°F 1 in. 74°F May 96°F 71°F 3 in. 79°F June 93°F 72°F 6 in. 82°F July 92°F 71°F 6 in. 82°F August 92°F 72°F 6 in. 81°F September 90°F 71°F 7 in. 79°F October 87°F 68°F 4 in. 76°F November 85°F 65°F 2 in. 74°F December 84°F 63°F 1 in. 72°F Data shown covers: Celestun Beach, Chicxulub, Merida, Progreso, Rio Lagartos, Telchac Puerto |
Local Features
| This map shows how many ruins there are within a short drive of Progreso and Mérida. |
Here's a link to the website for Yucatan Today, a tourist magazine for
the area. It's contains a wealth of information, and is an excellent
resource to use to pre-plan destinations for day trips.
the area. It's contains a wealth of information, and is an excellent
resource to use to pre-plan destinations for day trips.
The world-famous ruins of Chichen
Itza, one of the Seven Wonders of the
World, are an hour and a half's drive
away on a modern highway, and
Cancun and the Caribbean are a
mere three hours away. The Yucatan
boasts an abundance of crystal clear
cenotes (sen-oh-tays), or sinkholes,
where you can swim and snorkel
among brilliantly coloured tropical
fish. There are always some very
large iguanas around the cenotes,
too, for wildlife enthusiasts.
Itza, one of the Seven Wonders of the
World, are an hour and a half's drive
away on a modern highway, and
Cancun and the Caribbean are a
mere three hours away. The Yucatan
boasts an abundance of crystal clear
cenotes (sen-oh-tays), or sinkholes,
where you can swim and snorkel
among brilliantly coloured tropical
fish. There are always some very
large iguanas around the cenotes,
too, for wildlife enthusiasts.
These photos were taken at the ruin site of Dzibilchaltun, twenty
minutes' drive from the house. Above you can see the sparkling
cenote, perfect for swimming, and climbing the ruins provides a
fascinating encounter with history.
Be sure to take your bathing suit, and mask and snorkel if you
have them, because it is remarkably hot when you go inland
and leave the cool breezes off the gulf, a reminder why the
Mexican nationals flock to the beaches in summertime.
minutes' drive from the house. Above you can see the sparkling
cenote, perfect for swimming, and climbing the ruins provides a
fascinating encounter with history.
Be sure to take your bathing suit, and mask and snorkel if you
have them, because it is remarkably hot when you go inland
and leave the cool breezes off the gulf, a reminder why the
Mexican nationals flock to the beaches in summertime.
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This entire region is rich with geological and archaeological findings. Not only are there many important ruins nearby, but the area is also a significant scientific site where a meteor struck many thousands of years ago. To read the link, click here: chicxulub crater |
| Each time you drive along the highway to our house, you pass a flamingo conservatory, where you can usually see these beautiful birds in their natural environment. |