Progreso is a city in Yucatán, Mexico. Progreso is a port City in The State of Yucatan on the Gulf of Mexico or the North-West coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, founded in 1811 for the purpose of exporting sisal (henequén) fibre from the Yucatan haciendas, has a long heritage of fishing as well as shipping. Progreso has recently experienced growth due to its presence on some cruise line stops in Mexico.
Progreso Pier. The 6 km pier, the longest in the world, due to the shallow water on the Yucatan coast, has made Progreso the most important port for the export of Yucatan's products and visiting cruise ships. By law, you can't enter the pier, but try to ask the Customs officials.
Enjoy the beach.
Sometimes in the winter there are dolphins near the entrance to the lagoon (3 km N of towncenter.
There are sailboats going to Arrecife Alacranes nature reserve 110 km NNW (2-day trip)- several tiny coral islands, lighthouse, you stay on the boat overnight. Diving, snorkeling.
There's a wreck in only 15m depth sunk by accident on his way further NW to become an artificial reef for divers. Enquire in Progreso or Chelem just W.
Flamingo colony in the lagoon. Viewing point just E of town on the road to Chicxulub Puerto.
Remember: Chicxulub - 20km SW (not Puerto) was impact point of the giant meteorite many scientifist believe erradicated dinosaurs along with 90% other species some 65 millions years ago. The diameter of the crater is some 180 km.
Dzibilchaltún is a Maya ruin some 25km S - during the spring and autumn equinoxes, the sun shines through the window of the main "Temple of the Seven Dolls". While the site and structures are not nearly as massive as Chichen Itza, it's still beautiful and very peaceful since there are no vendors all over the place hawking souvenirs like at Chichen Itza. There is also a cool cenote sinkhole where you can swim, and a small museum. Tours are offered in English and Spanish, or you may wander the site on your own. You can reach Dzibilchaltún via bus, or rent a motor scooter in Progreso.
Local jewellers in the market place will make jewellery according to your idea or sketch. Opposite to market place (W) there's an artisan market whenever a cruise ship arrives.
Ask locals for a house to rent. The W side is cheaper as there it is where the locals live. Many houses are rented only for holidays, so bargain hard.
Kaaxan Vacation rental[1] Gathers many options for vacation rentals in Progreso, and around.
Hotel Casa Isidora, Calle 21 No. 116 entre (between) Calles 58 y 60, Col. Ismael Garcia (52) (969) 935-4595. [2] Rooms with 2 double beds, US$55 including continental breakfast.
Cenotes are caves with the "roof" collapsed. They are filled with crystal-clear water and connected to a state-wide underground system thousands km wide. Ask locals where you can swim & explore one.
