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Frederick Catherwood, accompanied by John Loyd Stephens, traveled to the Yucatán peninsula in the nineteenth century to document and study previously unexplored archaeological sites. Their discoveries, along with what remained of the majestic Maya cities they saw, became the inspiration for astounding archaeological illustrations that dazzled the entire world Incidents of Travel in the Yucatán, text by Stephens and illustrations by Catherwood, was published in 1843.

Now Catherwood means the travel adventure par excellence that dazzles twenty-first century travelers, offering them specialist-led, bespoke travel experiences as they explore the marvels of two worlds: that of the Maya, whose knowledge becomes the source of a whole new consciousness; and that of colonial Yucatán, whose study takes us deep into the origins of modern Mexico.

Catch Catherwood fever and dive deep into the Maya world, far from the mass tourism track. Get to know local people and choose your own adventure at archaeological sites and ecological reserves open only to the luckiest of travelers. A combination of expert knowledge, modern comforts and five-star refinement, Catherwood takes you to unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experiences.