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	Yucatan Peninsula Travel Info : TravelYucatan.com
		The Yucatan Peninsula is one of the richest archaeological zones in the ancient Mesoamerica world.
		The Yucatan Peninsula is the perfect destination for travelers interested in exotic environments.
		The Yucatan Peninsula boasts world-class 5 star luxury resorts accommodating both the European plan and the "All Inclusive" - eat all you can, drink all you can and lie on a white sandy beach under a palm tree.
	www.travelyucatan.com (294 words)

	Yucatan, peninsula, North America. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-21)
		The peninsula is largely a low, flat, limestone tableland rising to c.500 ft (150 m) in the south.
		The eastern coast rises in low cliffs in the north and is indented by bays and paralleled by islands and cays in the south; Cozumel is the largest island.
		Many of the peninsula’s fine beaches and archaeological sites have been developed for tourism, which is a significant part of the peninsula’s economy.
	www.bartleby.com /65/yu/YucatPen.html (569 words)

	Yucatán -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-21)
		The Yucatán Peninsula separates the (An arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream) Caribbean Sea from the (An arm of the Atlantic south of the United States and east of Mexico) Gulf of Mexico.
		The decades of the henequen boom was a fairly progressive era for Yucatán; the city of Mérida had electric streetlights and trolley cars before (The capital and largest city of Mexico is a political and cultural and commercial and industrial center; one of the world's largest cities) Mexico City.
		Today, the Yucatan Peninsula is a major (The business of providing services to tourists) tourism destination, as well as home to one of the largest indigenous populations in Mexico, the Maya.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/y/yu/yucat%e1n.htm (1844 words)

	CTTC - Yucatan Box Turtle, Terrapene carolina yucatana by James Buskirk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-21)
		What distinguishes the Yucatan box turtle to the taxonomist is the interfemoral seam of the plastron, which as a rule is relatively longer (21% of the length of the hind lobe) than in other races of T.
		Familiar examples among other chelonians are the bright red iris of male eastern box turtles in contrast to the brownish-yellow iris of the female, and the dark mandible of male spotted turtles contrasted with the pale pink chin of the female.
		Only a handful of individual captive Yucatan box turtles in the U.S. are known to me. At a zoo in Yucatan where 2.2 box turtles were confined with other native turtles plus young Morelett's crocodiles and a single red-eared slider, the dominant male box turtle ruled the roost.
	www.tortoise.org /archives/yucatana.html (1899 words)

	eyucatan.com \| Yucatan \| RIU Yucatan \| Yucatan Peninsula Mexico \| Yucatan Peninsula
		Yucatan, heart of the mayan culture and mayan riviera.
		Yucatan, heart and soul of the Mayan Culture and the Mayan Riviera.
		Merida is the capital city of Yucatan and it's a beautiful colonial city with all the flavor of a Caribbean city.
	www.eyucatan.com (352 words)

	Yucatán Peninsula - Wikitravel
		The Yucatán Peninsula is a region of southeastern Mexico, consisting of the Mexican states of Yucatán, Campeche, and Quintana Roo.
		Until the mid 20th century, most of the Peninsula's trade with the rest of Mexico was by sea, and the culture, cuisine, and traditions developed different flavors from other parts of Mexico.
		Cenotes of the Yucatán are complexes of sinkholes and caves in the Karst geological landscape of the Yucatan.
	wikitravel.org /en/Yucatan_Peninsula (1868 words)

	Texas-sized Hurricane Dean spins toward Yucatan - CNN.com
		Dean is expected to pour 5 to 10 inches of rain on the Yucatan, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras.
		Dean is expected to weaken while over the Yucatan Peninsula, but re-intensify to a major hurricane in the southern Gulf of Mexico before making another landfall along the Mexican coast around midday Wednesday in the vicinity of Tampico.
		Hurricane warnings covered all of Belize, the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula from the border with Belize northward to Cancun and the west coast of the Yucatan from south of Progresso southward to Ciudad del Carmen.
	www.cnn.com /2007/WORLD/americas/08/20/hurricane.dean/index.html?section=cnn_latest (1103 words)

	Yucatan Peninsula, merida, history, travel guide
		Presently, the Peninsula of Yucatan is "The Golden Door" of the entrance to the Maya World, which in our country occupies the states of Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Campeche, Chiapas and Tabasco.
		The Peninsula of Yucatan is presently made up of three states; Quintana Roo, Campeche and Yucatan.
		If you are one of those people who is looking for culture, security and adventure, the Yucatan Peninsula is the ideal site for it is waiting for you to enjoy fully all things pertaining to archeological vestiges.
	www.xaac.com /playacar/yucatan.htm (1258 words)

	Birding in Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico: Yucatan Birds
		The already diverse local bird fauna is enriched measurably by the fact that the peninsula serves as major thoroughfare for migratory birds headed south in the fall and north in the spring.
		The Yucatan Peninsula regions is also unique for its number of endemic bird species (14) and subspecies (aproxx.100), caused by its relatively late emergence from the sea and isolation from the interior of the country.
		The Affinity that the coastal vegetation of the peninsula has with the Caribbean region provides habitat for birds from that region that are found nowhere else in Mexico.
	www.flamingoscabins.com /birding.html (1004 words)

	Yucatan Introduction
		he Yucatan Peninsula extends northward from Central America and includes the Mexican states of Campeche, Yucatan and Quintana Roo.
		Northern Yucatan is low and relatively flat with no surface rivers or streams.
		The scarcity of surface water in the Yucatan has necessitated use of cenotes and caves as primary water sources.
	www.tamug.tamu.edu /cavebiology/Yucatan/YucatanIntro.html (291 words)

	ipedia.com: Yucatán Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-21)
		Yucatán is a peninsula which separates the Caribbean Sea from the Gulf of Mexico.
		The peninsula is divided among part of Mexico (the Mexican states of Campeche, Quintana Roo, and Yucatán), the nation of Belize and Guatemala's northern territory of El Peten.
		In common usage The Yucatán Peninsula is used when referring to the geographic area; Yucatán when referring to the Mexican state; and The Yucatán when referring to the region of Mexico consisting of the states of Yucatán, Campeche, and Quintana Roo.
	www.ipedia.com /yucatan.html (1770 words)

	The Yucatan Peninsula (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-21)
		Both physically and historically, the three states that comprise the Yucatan peninsula - Campeche, Yucatan and Quintana Roo -are distinct from the rest of Mexico.
		In the Yucatan the abandonment was less total, and in many places short-lived.
		The Yucatan Peninsula embraces the best of both worlds, the shimmering turqouise waters and unspoiled beaches, to the ancient Mayan ruins dating back from pre Columbus time.
	www.1st-class.com /mexico/can/pen.htm (1380 words)

	Caves and Cenotes of the YUCATAN PENINSULA - MEXICO
		The first explorers who arrived in Yucatan were amazed to find an extraordinary culture focused around water, in a place with no rivers or lakes and with a lengthy dry season.
		The cenotes, or underground rivers, are sources of plentiful crystalline water which have fulfilled men's needs throughout the centuries and can be found only in Florida, the Yucatan Peninsula and the island of Cuba.
		These unique places are now included in the ever increasing number of tourist attractions of the area, both for the archaeological value they offer, as in the cases of Chichen Itza and Dzibilchaltun, and for the exquisite natural beauty they possess, as found at the Dzitnup cenote near Valladolid.
	www.ecoyuc.com /cenotes.html (313 words)

	AllRefer.com - YucatAn, peninsula, North America, Mexico (Mexican Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		YucatAn[yOOkutan´] Pronunciation Key, peninsula, c.70,000 sq mi (181,300 sq km), mostly in SE Mexico, separating the Caribbean Sea from the Gulf of Mexico.
		It comprises the states of YucatAn, Campeche, and Quintana Roo, Mexico; Belize; and part of PetEn, Guatemala.
		MErida and Campeche, Mexico and Belize City, Belize are the chief cities of YucatAn.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/Y/YucatPen.html (293 words)

	People (from Yucatan Peninsula) -- Britannica Student Encyclopedia
		Yucatán occupied the entire peninsula when it became a state in 1824, but the secession of Campeche was ratified in 1858 and Quintana Roo was lost in 1902; later boundary...
		The Shandong Peninsula juts out from the northern part of China's east coast, surrounded by the Bo Hai and the Yellow Sea to the north, east, and south.
		It is thought that as recently as 5500 BC, much of the peninsula was deltaic marshes with the peninsular highlands forming a series of islands off the mainland.
	www.britannica.com /ebi/article-210571?tocId=210571&ct= (869 words)

	Yucatan Peninsula
		The Yucatan Peninsula juts out into the ocean, separating the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea.
		With over 250 days of sunshine a year and an average temperature of eighty degrees Fahrenheit, the Yucatan Peninsula is a sunny paradise.
		The weather is matched only by the peninsula's activities: You can explore Mayan archeology surrounded by lush jungle, go scuba diving in crystal clear waters, or shop for Mexican crafts in open air markets.
	www.honeymoonfocus.com /mexico-honeymoon/yucatan-peninsula.php (691 words)

	PPY - Pronatura Península de Yucatán
		Since 1988, Pronatura Peninsula de Yucatan is working to protect all this amazing biodiversity in the sea and wetlands, but also has been involved with activities in the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve in Campeche, the largest protected tropical forest in Mexico.
		It is a real challenge for PPY to protect areas particularly rich in natural resources such as the Yucatan Peninsula, home of 50% of all the birds living in Mexico --67 of them are endemic--, one quarter of the Mexican mammals, and one tenth of Mexico´s flora.
		Moreover, the Yucatan Peninsula is a fascinating region where you will find magnificent Mayan arqueological sites, beautiful landscapes, world famous beaches and historic colonial monuments.
	www.pronatura-ppy.org.mx /e_index.html (355 words)

	Yucatan Peninsula and Merida, Mexico
		The Yucatan Peninsula includes the states of Campeche, Yucatan and Quintana Roo and the tourist destinations of Merida, Cancun, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Costa Maya, Campeche, Isla Mujeres, and Chichen-Itza.
		This region of Mexico, also known as the Mayan Riviera, is popular with both off-road adventurers in the more traditional villages and with casual tourists and spring breakers in the resort towns such as Cancun.
		Yucatan Today - the Yucatan's leading tourist guide for everything you need to know about visiting Merida, Campeche, colonial cities and Mayan ruins in the Yucatan.
	www.travel-acapulco.com /mexico/yucatan.html (173 words)

	Crossing the Yucatan Peninsula
		Finally, after months of hard work, I was recently able to explore the Yucatan Peninsula with my family on a tour that would take us through that area’s most amazing spots.
		I was eager to show them the incredible nature the Yucatan Peninsula had to offer, while functioning as their private guide.
		The Yucatan Peninsula, a huge shelf of limestone, has a distinctive set of characteristics.
	www.theculturedtraveler.com /Archives/JUN2004/Yucatan.htm (1555 words)

	Yucatan Today - Information Guide for Travel - Mexico
		Yucatan Today is the leading tourist guide of Merida, Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula and was recently voted the best tourism website in all of Mexico!
		Yucatan Today has full printing facilities to help you produce your business cards, brochures, flyers or posters.
		Unique to the Yucatan Peninsula, these natural pools of cool clear water are the perfect destination for a sunny day.
	www.yucatantoday.com (549 words)

	Nota cultural: La península de Yucatán
		The Yucatan Peninsula is bounded by the Gulf of Mexico and the Carribean Sea, with 700 miles of coastline.
		The climate varies from hot and dry in the North, to tall trees and cooler temperatures in the South.
		Maya, mestizo, fls and mulattos all live on the peninsula, which was never completely conquered by the Spanish.
	www.studyspanish.com /comps/yuca.htm (212 words)

	MEXonline.com - Yucatan Peninsula Directory - Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
		The Yucatan Pennisula is made up of the three states of Campeche, Quintana Roo and Yucatan.
		The Yucatan peninsula is quite different than the rest of Mexico.
		The Yucatan peninsula remains one of the most popular travel destinations in Mexico with visitors from around the world.
	www.mexonline.com /cityguide-yucatan.htm (230 words)

	The Yucatan's Sunny Caribbean Coast
		The striking purple, green, and orange colors indicated that these monsters were Yucatan’s famous parrot fish.
		Although we’d heard of these beauties, we were unprepared for their splendor and magnificence.
		Sandy, white beaches with offshore coral reefs, coastal lagoons and cenotes (limestone sinkhole pools) are the signature of the Yucatan’s Caribbean coast.
	www.highonadventure.com /Hoa98jan/Yucatan/yucatan.htm (743 words)

	The State \| 08/22/2007 \| Dean slams Yucatan peninsula (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-21)
		MAJAHUAL, Mexico — Hurricane Dean swept across the Yucatan peninsula Tuesday, toppling trees, power lines and houses as it bore down on the heart of Mexico’s oil industry.
		Glitzy resorts on the Mayan Riviera were spared, but vulnerable Mayan villages were exposed to the full fury of one of history’s most intense storms.
		The storm was projected to slam into the mainland this afternoon with renewed force near Laguna Verde, Mexico’s only nuclear power plant.
	www.thestate.com /breaking/story/152454.html (287 words)

	Yucatan Peninsula Mexico Travel Tourism Resources
		Travel and Tourist Guide for Merida, Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula where you'll find Spanish colonial cities and cathedrals, mayan ruins, haciendas, exotic birds, caves, cenotes and more!...
		Welcome to Hotel Mediomundo in Merida Mexico, a charming colonial hotel in Merida Mexico on the Yucatan Peninsula....
		Yucatan Productions provides productions services and location scouting for fashion, still and advertising photography....
	www.spanishprograms.com /directory/yucatan.html (448 words)

	Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-21)
		However, I enjoy the type of travel that puts an emphasis on culture, education, beauty and new experiences.
		For those of you who enjoy that type of travel, I heartily recommend a trip to the East Coast of the Yucatan, of which Cancun is just one part.
		There is a diverse range of activities to suit most travelling styles, contrary to the popular belief that all roads lead to Senor Frogs for a froofy fruity drink.
	amesf9.tripod.com /mexico (174 words)

	All Headline News - Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula Being Leveled By Wilma - October 23, 2005
		Cancun, Mexico (AHN) - Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and the island of Cozumel have suffered severe damage according to early reports from the region Saturday morning, giving Mexican officials the worst case scenario news they were hoping not to receive.
		Hotels and resorts have reported heavy to severe damage across the region as winds ranging from 100 to 125-mph have been consistent in the region for the last 55-hours.
		The storm has dumped over 20-inches of rain on many parts of the Yucatan and western Cuba and at-least another 8 to 10 inches more are expected as the storm slowly lifts off the peninsula's northern coastline Saturday night.
	www.allheadlinenews.com /articles/7000665370 (376 words)

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