Campeche is a Mexican state on the Yucatán Peninsula, encompassing limestone hills, tropical forests, and beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. The capital of the same name is a colonial-era port city with Baroque architecture, cobblestone streets, and a walled historic district. Its preserved fortifications include Fort San Miguel, with an archaeology museum displaying artifacts from local Mayan sites, including Edzná and Isla de Jaina.
Chiapas is a state in southern Mexico bordering Guatemala. Its high mountainous areas and dense tropical forest are home to several Mayan archaeological sites and Spanish viceregal villages. In the viceregal city of San Cristóbal de las Casas, the Santo Domingo Temple and Ex-Convent houses a Baroque church and a museum displaying regional artifacts. A nearby market houses items such as colorful textiles.
Quintana Roo, better known as the Mexican Caribbean... is a paradise steeped in history, culture, and nature. Here, the warmth of its people, the rich cuisine, and the unique landscapes make every visit an unforgettable experience.
Tabasco is a Mexican state with a northern coastline bordering the Gulf of Mexico. In its capital, Villahermosa, is the La Venta Museum Park, known for being home to various species endemic to our state. The large Tabasco History Museum documents the area since prehistoric times, while the Regional Museum of Anthropology has exhibits about the Olmec, Mayan, and Zoque civilizations.
Yucatán is a Mexican state famous for its beaches on the Gulf of Mexico and Mayan archaeological sites. Chichén Itzá, a World Heritage Site, encompasses a massive pyramid, a ball court, and temples. Other Mayan sites include Ek Balam, famous for its well-preserved sculptures, and Uxmal, with its intricately carved facades. The capital and largest city of Yucatán, Mérida, has a colonial history reflected in buildings such as its 16th-century cathedral.
The Mayan World region boasts a significant diversity of tangible and intangible heritage, representing a strategic opportunity to promote inclusive and sustainable tourism models. Tourism, if planned sensitively and responsibly, can be a catalyst for local economic development, environmental protection, and cultural revitalization. However, it can also generate negative impacts if not based on criteria of equity, sustainability, and participation.
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