Uxmal Pyramid
Telchac Puerto
is located in an environmentally protected area in one of the most enticing regions of Mexico with Mayan ruins and pyramids, a biosphere reserve that is home to thousands of pink flamingos, and a vast network of underground rivers and cool freshwater cenote pools that make for spectacular snorkelling and diving all within easy reach.
Telchac Beach
Xcambo Mayan ruins - 10 minutes from Telchac
This unspoiled fishing village is 50 minutes away from the white city of Merida, a cultural center with its colonial architecture, museums, art galleries, modern shopping malls, supermarkets and cinemas.
In the evenings, the city comes alive with free open air traditional music and dance concerts in the public plazas. You can taste the local homemade exotic fruit sorbets and ice cream, take a ride in a horse-drawn buggy, or simply sit in one of the imposing and historic squares and watch the yucatecos take their evening stroll.
The chapel at the Yaxcopoil hacienda, near Merida
If you prefer, you can eat chinese food, catch a movie in English, and stop by at Burger King for a milkshake. Merida has branches of known North American stores like Costco, Home Depot, Sam’s Club, Wal Mart, JC Penny, Sears, etc.
Telchac is also less than 2 hours away from the spectacular Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza www.chichenitza.com and Uxmal, recognized UNESCO sites. Chichen Itza has recently been recognized as one of the seven Wonders of the World.
The Patio of the Izamal colonial convent
The colonial cities of Izamal and Tizimin, each important Yucatan historic centers with museums, handicrafts and lively markets, are also accesible for a day trip. The area is also dotted with restored 19th century haciendas with first class restaurants where you can taste traditional yucatecan cuisine.
The colonial convent at Izamal
You can spend your time visiting the considerable sights to see, or just relax on the beachfront terrace watching pelicans dive for fish!
Real Estate
If you love the Mexican Gulf Coast so much that you would like to consider buying here, we recommend Gabriela Cornelio of Casa Yucatan Real Estate www.casayucatanrealestate.com Gabriela is also the architect who designed and built Villa Isla Negra, and can design and build to your specifications. In fact, the identical villa next door to ours is also for sale and you can view it on the above web site.
Links for further information on the region:
www.mayayucatan.com.mx/es (Spanish only)