Kohunlich near Chetumal is an archaeological zone and Mayan ceremonial center. It sits 40 miles from the capital Chetumal. It began its construction between 500 and 600 A.D. It was a commercial link between the Yucatan Peninsula and the Mayan cities of Central America. We do not know its original name. Kohunlich comes from the…
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About 6 miles from Celestún, Real de Salinas is an abandoned place. A “ghost town”: a curse weighs on this place that made all the inhabitants die little by little. And the few survivors preferred to abandon it because of the decadence they experienced. Real de Salinas: What to expect Real de Salinas sits near…
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Nearby the town of the same name, the Ex-Hacienda de San Antonio Yaxché is a cultural precinct that dates from the 19th century. The Mayans built it with stones, wood, iron and dirt. It has two entrances and two wells, still in operation. San Antonio Yaxché: What to expect About a mile from Ucú, its…
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Kabah in Yucatan means in Mayan “Lord of the strong or powerful hand”. It is a place where the splendor of the Maya Puuc style past is all around. The ruins extend on both sides of the main road. Although only some of the buildings are open to the public, there is much to explore…
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The Chan Chochola hacienda has some of the most beautiful architecture in the state of Yucatan. Of European style, its towers are of Spanish origin and with a tile roof, typical of the time. It has its origins in colonial times, and was mainly used to raise cattle and cavalry. It is said that Santa…
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Yucatán’s state is home to the Kuluba Mayan ruins. Despite being a lesser-known location, it is rich in historical and cultural significance. It is an archaeological site in the Yucatán state’s municipality of Tizimin. It has undergone a number of restoration initiatives, although they are not finished yet for a number of reasons. Travelers nevertheless…
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The ‘Tomb of the Snail,’ as we also know El Caracol ruins, is near the southern tip of Cozumel and has great stories to tell. All these, via its architecture and the details that the forefathers left in each of the region’s buildings. It got the name ‘Tomb of the Snail’ due to its tiny…
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Playa del Carmen has become the epicenter of tourism in the Riviera Maya. As such, visitors can start their expeditions to the best archaeological ruins in the area here. Ancient murals, great pyramids, a mysterious jungle… the Riviera Maya offers great secrets and fun tours that will make great memories. Here are the best ruins…
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The Boca Iglesia ruins are a significant location for Christianity in Latin America, near Cabo Catoche. On the northern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo, just where the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico meet. As the region’s first Catholic church, it is a living monument to one of…
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The history and archaeological richness of Quintana Roo and the Yucatan Peninsula are unique. No other destination in the world offers such a combination. Luxury hotels and fascinating adventures on water or land, sports, culture and unique archaeological monuments. When you visit the magical Maya land, you must explore at least a couple of archaeological…
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