Yucatan Pictorial
Posted on : Feb-20-2011 | By : Barbie | In : Progreso/Merida
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Yucatan
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Dick and I recently took a cruise. You already know about that, because I told you about the tree that was waiting on us when we got back – just 5 days before Christmas.
Ship from port
We first went to Progreso, which is basically there because the city of Merida needs a port. Progreso, about 55,000 in the area, has grown mainly due to the cruise business, and now has some very reasonable hotels and rentals along the coast. You can get your usual souvenirs at the shops around the dock.
Here’s a pictorial trip through and around Progreso and Merida. I do want to say, again, Dick and I felt so safe in these areas, our experience throughout was most comfortable and enjoyable. (Click on pictures to enlarge)
Progreso Pier Shops
4 1/2 mile dock of Progreso
Merida is the captal of the state of Yucatan, and the largest city too.
Lots of beautiful white structures
Wonderful wide roads at Merida
The population of Merida is almost one million, but it doesn’t feel as though it’s that big.
Limestone for buildings
The Homeland Monument in Merida
A busy city corner in Merida
A neat way to “discover” the city is to take a bus. The cost to ride one of the many city buses, for seniors, is 6 pesos, approximately 48 cents.
More white homes
Street scene in Merida
City tours are available, and are great, especially if your time is limited.
There are many reasonable homes for sale in Merida for under $150K. Especially if you want to fix one up, you’ll find some real bargains way, way under $100K.
White and blue home
- The bright colors of Mexico
I’m really curious when the last time you updated this was? Thanks.
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Barbie Reply:
September 2nd, 2011 at 11:03 pm
Actually it’s continually updated. Barbie
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Hey how did you get that shot of the dock in Progreso? I’ve heard it’s authorized personel only.
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Barbie Reply:
October 19th, 2011 at 7:34 pm
Hum – no one told me that….. Barbie
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