Chetumal Highlights, Where Mexico Begins

Founded under the name of Payo Obispo, this place was a point for surveillance to guarantee the agreements between México and British Honduras. Chetumal populated by traders and Chicleros (chew gum workers) who almost abandon it because an unforgettable hurricane that destroyed their houses and killed many of them. From the roots of the mayan language Chetumal has a meaning its history will surprise you. Learn about the mayan visiting the mayan museum, learn also about Quintana Roo history which involves mayan, piracy, war of castes, economy activity such as extraction of sap from tres to prepare chewing gum, definitely this tour is highly recommended.