CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.
In Merida, a city of 800,000, theater, plaza concerts and events are usually free. Cultural events are government sponsored. Obtain free tickets in person at the theaters for most events. Yucatan?s capital city, Merida, has an historic town center and plaza, with theaters, many charming restaurants and outdoor dining. A wonderful Cathedral, the oldest on the American mainland is worth a visit in the main plaza, where students congregate at night. Many night clubs and activities, all within a few blocks. The Mayan Museum and a wide variety of places to shop and dine make this wonderful treasure of a city worth a visit.
Folklorico and other dances and concerts take place during the week in the main plaza.

The ocean is calm, no big waves, great for young children. You can swim, ocean or pool, or sail, fish, the weather is fabulous. It is quiet and peaceful, clean breezes and little traffic, a stress free environment.
Become an expert, take "Hammocking 101" and relax by the 22 x 12ft filtered swimming pool at the Villa.
Care taker on site 24/7.Cook available for an additional fee $40/day plus food. Care taker is very helpful, just ask.
GOLF and other info: 20 minute drive to the 18 hole private Ceiba golf course located between Merida and Progreso. Boat excursions to fresh water jungle springs nearby. People and children are friendly. For those wanting a tranquil vacation with miles and miles of sandy beaches without crowds or traffic, this is for you. The Ocean is quiet, shallow, no high waves , great for children. You can swim all winter, the water temperature is comfortable. Fish off the beach.
Activities and Attractions:
Despite the small size of the village, Chicxulub has much to offer and people are friendly and couteous.
1000's of pink Flamingos nest in local lagoons.
There are markets and restaurants in town. The festivals in the town square are an exciting Mexican experience.
Very close to Chicxulub is the port of Progreso. This larger town features a nice beach, jet ski rentals, and other water sports options. There's an extensive crafts market near the pier as well as tourist shopping and strolling along the town's streets. Many restaurants along the beach promenade, serve drinks (and/or food) at covered tables right on the beach.
2 large super markets in Progreso.
Mayan ruins sites abound. A car is preferable But "comvi" buses are frequent and cheap.
A local family restaurant close to the Villa.

The Villa is 40 minutes from the Merida Airport(MID). Pick up at the airport or a guide to the Villa is approximately $50.

Chicxulub Puerto, is one mile along the beach or 5 minutes by car or bus. It is a small quiet fishing village. Stroll it's central plaza. There are many small markets, restaurants, a pharmacy, internet cafes and liquor stores. Plenty of taxis and local buses.
Merida is known for it's excellent medical services.

Progreso is a larger town with supermarkets, stores, shopping, internet cafes, plenty of restaurants that provide food and drink service to covered tables on the beach, colorful street vendors. Cruise ships dock twice a week

Merida City, 20 miles south of Progreso, is an older 1700's colonial town, with foreign embassies, fine old buildings and boulevards lined with colorful flowering trees. A bustling town center with open air markets, malls, museums, shops, plazas, night life and 3 elegant theaters for cultural activities. Buses and taxis from Progreso are frequent.

The State of Yucatan with many colonial towns, abounds with Mayan architectural ruins, impressive remnants of a once vibrant civilization. Chichen Itza, a world heritage site, is 2 hours drive, Uxmal about 1? hrs. Dizibilchaltum is 20 minutes. All accessible by bus. Cancun is 4 hrs by toll road.
The Mexican Riviera, with many beach attractions, extends 100 miles south of Cancun. Roads are good. Central Plazas are the hub of life in all towns and interesting to observe.
The town of Campeche, built by the Spanish, has 6 old forts to explore, built to protect the town from marauding pirates.

Explore also many grand Haciendas built in late 1800's, to process and manufacture sisal rope from Henekin cactus plants. Most Haciendas are in disrepair, a few are still working and welcome visitors.