Yucatan
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The Gulf of Mexico is a Mediterranean-type sea located at the southeastern corner of North America. The Gulf is bordered by the United States to the north, five Mexican states to the west, and the island of Cuba to the southeast. |
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The Yucatan Peninsula is one of the richest archaeological zones in the ancient Mesoamerica world. The Yucatan presents astonishing surprises at every turn. |
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state of Yucatán is located on the peninsula of the same name, bordered by the states of Quintana Roo and Campeche. Its capital is the beautiful colonial city of Mérida, and other major cities and towns include Valladolid and Progreso - it's port on the Gulf of Mexico. |
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Merida, a city of about 1 million people, is a wonderful mixture of colonial city and cosmopolitan destination. |
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