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Yucatán

The other state that shares the Yucatán Peninsula with Campeche and Quintana

Roo is the state of Yucatán. For years, a lack of roads and communication

systems kept this state from developing, but recently the government has

worked to build the

infrastructure

of this area. As tourists are able to reach

the state more easily, the economy is growing. Visitors come to see the

impressive Mayan ruins at Chichén Itzá and Uxmal. Tourists also enjoy the

Caribbean beaches and the native handicrafts for sale in open-air markets.

Yucatán grows citrus fruit, vegetables, sisal, and cantaloupes. Beekeepers

have made the state one of the world’s leading honey producers. Fishing,

forestry, industry, and commerce are also beginning to grow in this state.

Mexican Facts and Figures

The Temple of Kukulcan is located at Chichén Itzá, Yucatán. Cities like Chichén Itzá and

Uxmal were major centers of the ancient Mayan civilization.