Best Cenotes in Yucatan @ Homún, México
A day trip to the small city of Homún and its many cenotes.
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Hi guys, i´m back with a new video! I passed a weekly summer vacation at Yucatan, Mexico.
My gear was:
Gopro Hero 3 Black Edition
DJI Phantom 4
The places I visited were:
Sisal 0:43-0:38
Homun 0:38-3:40
Merida 6:23-7:00
Xcambo 7:13-7:57
Uxmal 7:57-9:55
Samuba at Peba 10:06-10:25
Merida Airport 10:30-10:35
and other places...
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Merida - what to do? where to eat? where to sleep? A budget friendly guide!
I have spent more than one month in Merida, the capital of Yucatan, in Mexico.
With this video, I would like to give you a teaser as for what to do in Merida. Then, some of the activities and events I have made separate videos about. Or are on the way to be done:) So please, if you need some information urgently, just post in the comments below, so that I know what to prioritize.
General Information
Merida, the capital of Yucatan, in Mexico, is a fantastic city! Not without a reason, it has been chosen as one of the best places to live in Mexico, as well as to visit - especially when it comes to the price and quality ratio.
FOOD
Just got to Merida? Feeling hungry? Direct your steps straight
to one of the typical restaurants, which serve Yucatan food - either La Chaya Maya (for a bit better quality) or Dos Toros (for a bit better price). If you don't feel like sitting down in a restaurant, but rather like a quick but filling snack, head to Las Gorditas to the left of the Cathedral in the Main Square in the city center of Merida.
ACCOMODATION
Thinking of staying for longer than just a day excursion? I hope so! Merida has plenty to keep you occupied and amused for weeks! So? The question - where to stay? Well, there are plenty of options!
If you are looking for a budget, yet central option, with one of the best breakfasts I had in the Yucatan Peninsula, rent a room in Zocalo. You couldn't be more central!
TRANSPORT
How to get around this amazing city? The buses ara available, although not that easy to crack and understand... And since Merida is not the biggest city, and it is very safe, I would just recommend you to walk and inhale the culture and the history, which is present at every corner of the White City (Merida is called la Ciudad Blanca).
ARCHITECTURE
The long and quite complex of Merida history has been pronounced significantly and visibly in the city's architecture. We can observe eclectic architecture with neoclassical
tendencies in Quinta Montes Molina, neoclassical in Casa Peón Regil, baroque Manierism in Palacio Cantón, french renaissance in the Twin Houses (Casas Gemelas, my absolutely favorite buildings in Merida!), just to name a few!
CULTURE
In Merida, almost everything seems for free, especially when it comes to culture!
There are plenty of events that are being organized every single day!
Jarana performance, which presents the typical Yucatan dances - 2 times a week (in front of the Palacio Municipal on Monday at 9pm, as well as in the Square of Santa Lucia on Thursday at 9pm).
The Mayan ball game, which is still being practiced and played in some of the traditional villages, is to be viewed in the city center in front of the Cathedral on Saturday, at 8:30pm. Just watch out! They are playing with burning ball! Quite an impressive performance! At the end of the game, you can come closer and see, that the ball is actually on fire and it's really hot!
Video mapping - on the Cathedral, on Fridays at 8:30pm and on the Montejo's House on Wednesdays, at 8:30pm. These events are very informative and prepared for you to understand the complicated history of this fantastic city!
If that bit of information is not enough, you can also participate in the free walking tours organized by the official tourism center, led by professional, knowledgable, bilingual and funny guides!
Most of the things in Merida, especially culture related - are for free. You will be able to find many of them, on each corner! So prepare yourself and make time, since in Merida you can stay for 3 weeks and not repeat any activities.
NATURE
Apart from all the cultural and cuisine things in Merida, you could also go to one of the 2 zoological parks - the centenario and the bicentenario - both of them for free. As well as go for a run or walk in one of the many parks, and still discover some Mayan ruins!
AROUND MERIDA
There are plenty of interesting locations around Merida - be it Uxmal, a less touristy alternative to Chichen - Itzá, but not less beautiful (actually, my favorite ruin in the Yucatan Peninsula), the Bioreserve of Celestun for flamingo viewings, as an off the beaten track alternative to las Coloradas in the north of the peninsula (to which everyone goes on a 1 day tour from Cancun, Playa de Carmen or Tulum).
Looking for a bit of a refreshment? Wanting to escape the heat of Merida? That is also possible!
You can either take a dip in one of the many cenotes that surround the Merida area, as well as go to the beach in Progreso or Sisal (Sisal would be my choice, as its less known and less popular since there is no international ferry port!, which is the case for Progreso).
Do you want to know a bit more about cenotes? Well. I have done already a few videos about some of them, and more information you can find in the description below each of them.
I hope you will enjoy the video and will know what to do, visit and where to eat and sleep in Merida.
Have a pleasant stay!
Cenotes of Homun, GoPro Video 2015
YucatanCenote.com visits 7 Cenotes of Homun. The town of Homun is approximately 51km from Mérida. Swim, Jump, Snorkel! Cenote de Yucatan. Filmed using GoPro.
A Cenote is an amazing natural attraction - swimming in a sinkhole of stalactites, stalagmites, crystal clear waters and breathtaking beams of sunlight. There are numerous Cenotes and Caves in the Homun area, this video features 7 of them.
OPEN: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
ADMISSION: $10-$25 Mx Pesos/Person.
Numerous Guides can be found at the entrances to the town. If approaching Homun from Mérida, the Guides will be standing on the right side of the road, across from the cemetery at GPS = N20 44.426, W89 17.801. Note that the entrance fee to each Cenote is in addition to your Guide’s tip.
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Mérida is the biggest city on the Yucatan Peninsula. It's clean and one of the securest places in Mexico. Good restaurants, big markets and city life... Close by are numerous interesting things to do - Mérida is often referred to as 'Mundo Maya' (the gate to the Mayan world). If you go back to Cancun, you could stop at Chichen Itza, on of the seven world wonders. However it's so crowded and really not more impressive than Palenque and less than Tikal in Guatemala.
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Stop at the city of Merida, also known as The White City and admire the rich Mayan and colonial heritage. Take a scenic tour along the significant boulevard where wealthy Spanish descendants lived and built their mansions. Then make your way over to the The Golden City known as Izamál, founded by the Mayans.
Hop into a horse-drawn carriage and take a leisurely tour focusing on the Spanish Colonial aspects of this city. Pass by famous sights such as the Izamál City Hall which dates back to the 18th century. You will learn a lot on this ancient city tour.
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The best of Riviera Maya...Tulum, Akumal, cenotes, dolphins, turtles, ziplining and more!
Travel video vlog about our trip to Riviera Maya (Mexico) in May 2018.
Our trip to Mexico was a bit short but we made sure that we used our time wisely to fit in a lot of sightseeing and activities on our schedule.
We stayed for 4 nights at the Unico Hotel in Rivieira Maya (swim up pool room), and we booked all our daily activities through them.
Day 1
Since this was our first day in Mexico, we took that morning to check out the beach just outside our hotel and just to relax by the pool.
In the afternoon we joined a tour to see the dolphins. We had booked the premium tour, which allowed us not only to see and touch the dolphins, but also to ride in them and even snorkel with them at the end of the tour. I highly recommend this tour, it was great fun and definitely a memory we will keep for our lifetime.
Day 2.
On this day, we woke up early in the morning and took a taxi to Tulum. We decided to explore the Tulum ruins on our own rather than with a tour so that we could have more flexibility on how much time we would be spending in the area. We ended up spending just over 3 hours exploring the ruins and admiring the scenery. We also went for a quick swim in the ocean just behind the ruins, which was the highlight for me.
In the afternoon, we joined a tour to visit Coba, which is an ancient city on the Yucatan Peninsula. One of the most interesting things about Coba is the fact that people can still climb some of the structures of the area (unlike other places like Chichen Itza or Tulum where you are not allowed to). We took us just under 15 minutes to reach the top of the main pyramid of Coba, and the view from the top was totally worth it.
As part of our tour, we also had a bicycle to ride along the jungle, which was fun, and we also ziplined through a Lake just outside Coba. Then, we visited Tamcha-ha Cenote, which is a huge underground cavern and the perfect place to relax and refresh after such a long day.
Before heading home, we had dinner in one of the local communities and watched a traditional Mayan show, as you can see on the video.
Day 3.
On this day we joined a tour to snorkel with the turtles in Akumal. This tour is quite popular among tourists, and it is something I definitely think everyone should do. We saw huge turtles and quite a few of them, which was a memorable experience.
This tour also took us to explore perhaps one of the most impressive natural parks I had seen before: The Aktun Chen. We visited the beautiful underground cenote of Aktun Chen, and this was by far my favorite experience in the Riviera Maya. With crystal clear waters and a magnificent cave structure, it is not hard to understand why this cave has been rated #3 underground walks by National Geographic. It was definitely the highlight of my trip to Mexico.
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1. Go pro 4 in HD videos
2. Panasonic Lumix GX85 in 4K videos
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The Buckhorn Saloon in Pinos Altos New Mexico
The Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House. Pinos Altos, NM (New Mexico) - Great bar and restaurant in south west New Mexico.
We were driving from Gila National Forest down to Silver City to head up to Mogollon when we passed a small town or hamlet called Pinos Altos. This was like out of the old Western shows in TV, like a ghost town. Old store, an ancient opera house or theater and this very old saloon or tavern. We thought it was all abandoned, till we looked closer and pulled on the solid oak wooden door and it eased open…
The Buckhorn Saloon was open for business! It was like stepping back into time. We give you a video tour of the inside or interior. Also of the opera house, which is so neat. Geronimo is on the walls with other Indians and of course Billy the Kid. Oh yeah, the spaghetti was also good. For sure a good stop-off if your in the area.
The Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House. Fine Dining Historic Bar Great Atmosphere Live Entertainment. Main Street, Historic Pinos Altos, New Mexico 88053. Open Monday thru Saturday from 3pm. Food Served in Saloon at 4pm, Dining Room Opens at 5pm. Dining Room Reservations.”
Don’t be fooled by its exterior: The Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House in Pinos Altos, New Mexico, is very much open for business. Sure, the facade looks like it hasn’t been touched in decades—like maybe if the wind blew hard enough, it might fall down. But walk inside, and you’ll step back in time to an Old West saloon, with a full-service bar, a formal dining room, and live entertainment.
This mountain-top bar, situated more than 7,000 feet above sea level, first opened in the 1860s. Gold had been discovered in the area, bringing prospectors from all over. The town of Pinos Altos (Spanish for “tall pines”) grew from there. Though abandoned for a time during the early 1900s, today the small town has a population of about 198. Visitors come from far and wide to explore its main street, with its 19th-century buildings that, taken together, look like an old Western movie set. And at the center of it all is The Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House.
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The bartender was telling us that it was always open since 1860, but was only closed for a short time in the early 1900’s- The local Indians ran them out of town.
The Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House in Pinos Altos, New Mexico, USA.