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The Yucatan Peninsula has forged a particular niche in the mind of the traveler - that of the Mayan homeland. This fascinating Pre-Columbian civilization inhabited the Yucatan Peninsula, the neighboring states of Chiapas, Tabasco, Campeche, Quintana Roo, as well as the smaller countries of Belize and Guatemala. But the foremost region for archeological adventurers remains the Yucatan, with Merida - its capital city - as the logical starting point for most excursions. It is truly an unexpected surprise to discover this enchanting city. Narrow cobblestone streets extend everywhere from one of the grandest plazas in Mexico. Impressive Spanish colonial mansions line the town's shaded streets as do quaint horse drawn buggies, called caletas. In Merida, the eye is often drawn to the vibrant colors and rich embroidery that adorn the present day Mayans who arrive from surrounding villages laden with sample products of their rich culture. For all its vast, sprawling area, the pace of Meridian life takes its cue from its balmy Caribbean climate. Cozy cafes abound and the strains of music that fill the air are as often Cuban melodies as Yucatecan. Market day can often appear as a huge sea of Panama hats or undulating rows of lovely, rainbow-hued hammocks. Of course, the ruins of ancient Mayan cities beckon. Fortified with the historical information amassed from the excellent Meridian museums, the archeological adventurer sets out and discovers, etched on ancient stone walls, the same distinctive Mayan profiles that walk the streets of Merida.