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Referred
to as the Pearl of the South, this bustling city is
located 60 miles south of Merida in the Puuc region.
It is on both the Convent and Puuc Route circuits. Ticul
(tee-COOL) is the perfect place to stay when you explore
either of these routes. You will find life a lot more
relaxed here than in Merida. The one, two and three
star hotels are inexpensive and clean. Check our list
of hotels for addresses and services offered.
Ticul
is a producer of all the wonderful red clay planter
pots that you see in the area. It is also known for
fine leather shoes that are designed and made here in
town. Most of these businesses - clay and shoes - are
home-based workshops where you will find the entire
family working. Stop in and they will gladly allow you
to wander around. If you decide to buy something you
can't carry, they know the packaging and mailing procedures
to get your goods home to you.
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A
group of enthusiastic business people have gotten together
to promote tourism in Ticul. They have formed a group
called No-Jol which is planning tours to haciendas,
ruins and cenotes. Look for information from them in
town. Places that are easy to visit using Ticul as a
base include Dzan, Santa Elena, Sacalum, Mani, Oxkutzcab,
Mama, and Chapab.
You will also find a mixture of culture in Ticul. You
will see the old - the Cathedral, colonial buildings,
thatched roof Mayan homes - and some new - the open-air
stage by the Cathedral. Notice the many statues of Mayan
gods and heroes that are located around town made by
Arte y Decoration Maya.
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in Ticul can be confusing with all the narrow one-way
streets, but it is small enough that you can't get seriously
lost. Ticul's streets are numbered with even numbers going
north and south and odd numbered ones going east and west.
You
will find hotels, restaurants, a market, a telegraph
office, banks, pharmacies, medical assistance, internet
e-mail services, and tricycle taxis for hire here in
Ticul.
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