IZAMAL, MAGIC TOWN

It is located right in the center of the peninsula, 72 km to the east of Merida. Located right in the center of the peninsula, 72 km to the east of Merida. It is probably one of the eldest cities in Yucatán. Actually known, as the "City of the Hills" because of the archaeological remains located in the town center. This gorgeous colonial city has buildings and beautiful old houses painted in white and ochre.

The Franciscan Monastery is famous for its majestic porticoes cloister, the largest in America. Beside the Convent is The Community Museum.

Izamal offers restaurants, nice hotels and handcrafts stores.

First Magical Town of Mexico, its history, from its foundation to the present, is bonded to a strong religious tradition; this is because this site was once an enormous Mayan ceremonial center.

While you're in Izamal don't miss:

• Centro Cultural y Artesanal Izamal, the museum exhibits magnificent handcrafts. Kinich Kakmó Pyramid, the largest structure on the Yucatan Peninsula.
• Rides in horse-drawn carriages.
• San Antonio de Padua Monastery, the atrium of the Monastery was second in size only to that at the Vatican. 

More information about all the wonders of Yucatan click here http://www.arduinna.com.mx/pdf/yuc_en.pdf