Synopses & Reviews
• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Travel MapNational Geographic's Northern Yucatan / Maya Sites, Mexico AdventureMap is designed to meet the unique needs of adventure travelers with its durability and accurate information. This folded map provides global travelers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective, highlighting hundreds of points of interest and the diverse and unique destinations within the country.
The map includes the locations of cities and towns with a user-friendly index, plus a clearly marked road network complete with distances and designations for major highways, main roads, and tracks and trails for those seeking to explore more remote regions.
The Northern Yucatan AdventureMap covers most of the Yucatan peninsula including the popular Caribbean destinations of Isla Mujeres, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Akumal, Cozumel, Puerto Aventuras, and Tulum.
Every AdventureMap is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough — capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel. Each is two-sided and can be folded to a packable size of (4.25" x 9.25"); unfolded size is (26" x 38").
Key Features:
- Waterproof and tear-resistant
- Accurate topography/terrain with a clearly labeled road network
- Hundreds of points of interest, including the locations parks and nature reserves, protected lands, historical and cultural attractions
- Thousands of place names including towns and natural features; detailed place names index
- Important travel networks including airports, lighthouses, ferry routes and rail lines
- Updated regularly to ensure accuracy
Proceeds from the sale of National Geographic maps go to support the National Geographic Society's vital exploration, conservation, research and education programs.
- Sheet Size = 37.75 x 25.50
- Folded Size = 4.25 x 9.25
- Scale = 1:500,000
Synopsis
- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Travel MapHome to historic Maya civilization as well as to many of Mexico's most beautiful beaches, the Yucatan Peninsula is a popular tourist destination. National Geographic's Yucatan Peninsula Adventure Map is a complete travel guide to the region. Coverage begins in the area of Campeche and continues to the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico shorelines, including the Riviera Maya. The front side presents hundreds of points of interest, a detailed road network and topographic features, combined in one expertly researched map, along with inset maps of the cities Merida and Cancun. While the reverse side provides maps and valuable information of the Maya ruins at Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, Tulum, San Gervasio, Coba, El Rey and Uxmal.
A user-friendly index of federal, state and municipal protected areas, such as Isla Mujeres, Yum Balam and Cozumel, will help you find your adventure site. Then, plan your route with the mapped road network which includes major roads as well as dirt and gravel roads, for those wishing to travel off the beaten path. Additional transportation features mapped include airstrips, ferry routes. railroads and harbors. Along the way, find cultural, historical, ecological and adventure points of interest, such as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Maya sites, ruins, lighthouses, beaches, reefs and areas for surfing, kayaking, sailing, wind surfing, snorkeling, diving and fishing.
Every Adventure Map is printed on durable synthetic paper, making them waterproof, tear-resistant and tough -- capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel.
- Map Scale = 1:500,000
- Sheet Size = 37.75" x 25.5"
- Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25"
About the Author
Founded in 1915 as the Cartographic Group, the first division of the National Geographic Society, National Geographic Maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking.Today, National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world's best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their world. All proceeds from the sale of National Geographic maps go to support the Society's non-profit mission to increase global understanding and promote conservation of our planet through exploration, research, and education.