One of the reasons why Tulum has been a great success among tourists from all over the world is the archaeology, not only in the place itself but also in the surrounding areas. With half-day or even longer tours, it will always be a great adventure to see the vestiges of one of the most…
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The Museum of Mayan Culture in Chetumal is one of the few museums in the world that manages to delight with a unique exhibition without displaying items, figures, or archaeological remnants. It is the state’s most comprehensive museum dedicated to Mayan civilization. The Museum houses a significant collection of original works as well as replicas…
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Oxtankah, Yucatec Maya for “Center of Three Towns,” is a small place located north of Chetumal, Quintana Roo’s capital. The major constructions are 3000 feet inland from the bay. Making it the largest and most important site in the Bay of Chetumal area. The core area is two plazas and features numerous temples, pyramids, palaces,…
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A path built by the Mayan society, the largest they built, is lost in southeastern Mexico. It’s an engineering masterpiece on par with the pyramids in terms of complexity. It’s the White Road, a limestone wonder. Each of these roads is a sacbe (Mayan for “white road”). Indeed, a recent study uncovers details of the…
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Calakmul, an ancient Maya city in Campeche, Mexico’s rainforest, is still a not-so known treasure in the Yucatan Peninsula. The Maya city of Calakmul hides in a dense tropical rainforest abounding with unique fauna. It is a once-in-a-lifetime excursion that deserves a checkmark. Here you’ll find yourself among the ruins, enveloped in a mystical solitude.…
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Besides its beaches, eco-parks, and hotels, the Yucatan peninsula is host to countless ancient ruins, an invaluable wealth of information about the Mayans who used to live here, and Cozumel—despite being an island—is no exception. San Gervasio is the only archeological site on the island still with vestiges of the buildings that used to make…
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Perhaps one of the reasons the Riviera Maya is so popular is the things to see and do it offers visitors with a wide variety of interests. While some are looking to socialize at the trendiest beaches, bars, and resorts, many others want to learn more about Mexican history and culture. There’s so much to…
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Xel-Ha is another port settlement from where Mayans sailed to the nearby island of Cozumel to ask Ixchel, the goddess of fertility, for happy marriages and healthy pregnancies. Because this settlement is not directly exposed to the sea, ships launched from the small inlet, thus giving the place its name: Xel-Ha—”water entrance” (or something along…
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Though very different from Chichen Itza, Chacchoben represents serious competition for the big Mayan celebrity. Not many have heard of it, but it is actually the most popular Mayan ruins south of the Yucatan Peninsula. There has to be a reason, right? Chacchoben was not a small town by any means Chacchoben is one of…
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“El Meco” is one of the smaller archeological sites along the Riviera Maya and doesn’t take much time to visit. It’s a great stop on your way to somewhere else. Because it is the higher structure in the area, it offer a clear image of what life was like when the Mayans ruled. What does…
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