Founded in 1872 by Juan Miguel Castro, Progreso is a bustling
working port town of about 75,000 people located in a vibrant yet quiet area of
the Gulf Coast.
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Palm trees, fresh seafood, restaurants, markets, the seaside
boulevard called the malecón and the friendly local Mayan residents make
Progreso a great place to visit.
The malecon stretches for 16 blocks along the
beachfront.
Progreso has safe, tranquil beaches with no currents or tides,
which makes them great for swimming, floating, windsurfing and jet-skiing.
The average temperature in Progreso is 87º F or about 30 C with
rainy seasons in June and September. You may experience cold fronts or nortes
(NOR-tays) from November
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Progreso harbour is home to more than 900 working fishing boats
who sell their catch to the local
and world markets.
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Getting around town is easy. A newly constructed central market
with hundreds of vendor stalls opened just months ago. |
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Other nearby attractions include the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza and Uxmal (about a two-hour drive away,) several swimmable cenotes (sinkholes,) pink flamingo sanctuaries and many other interesting, haciendas, colonial towns and villages.
Fishing, boating, snorkeling, windsurfing and birdwatching. There's a lot to do in the area, and Progreso makes an excellent
choice for a home base.
Approximately twenty minutes away is the city of Merida with all
its’ history, culture, shopping, fascinating architecture, cathedrals and
plazas.
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