yucatan

• Nombre propio que designa un estado de México, situado en la parte septentrional de la península de Yucatán, así como la propia península que se adentra en el golfo de México entre Campeche y el mar Caribe.

A proper noun referring to a state in Mexico located on the northern part of the Yucatán Peninsula, as well as the peninsula itself that extends into the Gulf of Mexico between the Bay of Campeche and the Caribbean Sea.

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1. State of MexicoB2formal

   A state in southeastern Mexico, located on the northern part of the Yucatán Peninsula.

   Yucatán

   • Yucatán is known for its rich Mayan history and colonial cities.
   • The capital of Yucatán is Mérida.
   • Many tourists visit Yucatán to see the Chichén Itzá ruins.

2. Peninsula in Central AmericaB2formal

   A large peninsula in southeastern Mexico and parts of Belize and Guatemala, separating the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea.

   Península de Yucatán

   • The Yucatán Peninsula is famous for its cenotes and tropical forests.
   • Hurricanes often affect the Yucatán Peninsula during the season.
   • The ancient Maya civilization flourished across the Yucatán Peninsula.