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10 Things to Do: Yucatán Peninsula

By Wilda Escarfuller

Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, also called the Mayan Riviera, is home to extraordinary pre-Columbian ruins and stunning beaches. Spanning three Mexican states and parts of Belize and Guatemala, the Yucatán is also turning into one of the premiere music and nightlife meccas. All prices are in U.S. dollars.— Wilda Escarfuller

1. Climb a pyramid. The Chichén Itzá ruins evoke the splendor of the powerful Maya empire. Explore the Kukulkan pyramid and the largest-known ball court in the Americas. Light shows are available in the evenings. ($108–$124 through...

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