There is lots to see outside of Merida. Campeche is a great walled city not to be missed. Outside of Merida is progreso and from there one can ride thru the beach towns on the way to El Cuyo which is like Holbox was 20 years ago. From el cuyo or Holbox go to Valladolid which is a charming colonial town and much more manageable than Merida. There is lots to see outside of Valladolid. From there drive thru Tulum (which I am not a fan of) thru the sian kaan biosphere to Punta Allen. I have seen panther twice on that road so keep your eyes open. From Punta allen there is a dock where you can contract a launch to take you across Bahia espíritu to vigia Chica. From there a jungle road takes you to puerto Morelos then on south to Bacalar. Bacalar is 15 miles from chetumal/Belize.
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