The Yucatan Peninsula is located on the east coast of Mexico, including the tourist-resort hotspots like Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, and Tulum.

But more notably, Merida, the Capital of the Mexican State of Yucatan is a hub for some of the most historically delicious Mexican food.

With traditional Mayan cuisine fused with European colonial influences, comes forth several mouth-watering dishes.
Here are 5 of some of the most unique dishes from the Yucatan Peninsula.

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