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Archaeology

Coba Ruins: Mysterious Mayan Limestone Roads, Carvings of Queens and a Mayan Calendar

Hidden amidst thick, intimidating jungle for centuries, the Coba archaeological site was once among the largest cities of the Mayan civilization with the second largest Mayan pyramid in the world and the largest pyramid in the Yucatan peninsula. Coba means “water stirred by wind” and was a focal Mayan commercial site and a powerful city in 800 AD. It housed some 50,000 inhabitants and had … Continue reading Coba Ruins: Mysterious Mayan Limestone Roads, Carvings of Queens and a Mayan Calendar

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Hotels

The 5 Best Hotels In Uxmal With Great Mayan Pyramid Views & Surrounded by It’s Rejuvenating Jungle

Surrounded by Uxmal’s dense forest, breathtaking greens and endless blue skies, these Uxmal hotels are favored among travelers for their location close to the famous Uxmal ruins and top-notch services to their guests. Some of the rooms in the hotels even give jaw-dropping views of Uxmal’s Pyramid of the Magician that pokes above the tall forest canopies as it did in the ancient days. And … Continue reading The 5 Best Hotels In Uxmal With Great Mayan Pyramid Views & Surrounded by It’s Rejuvenating Jungle

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Archaeology

Ancient Mayan City of Chichen Itza: Witness Mayan Magic, & A Culture of Blood Sacrifices

An ancient civilization of power, precise calculations, ceremonial architectures, and culture of gods and sacrifices – that’s what the Mayans were known for and that’s what you will see at the famous Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá. The name Chichen means “from the mouth of the well” referring to the cenote found in the city and Itza was the name of the tribe that ruled over the place. … Continue reading Ancient Mayan City of Chichen Itza: Witness Mayan Magic, & A Culture of Blood Sacrifices

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Archaeology

Uxmal: The Best Mayan Ruins in Mexico You Can Explore

Situated in the middle of a jungle and covering over 150 acres, Uxmal ruins is one of the best Mayan cities in Mexico. It’s branded as a UNESCO heritage site with jaw-dropping large sacrificial pyramids and gorgeous Mayan structures that gives travellers a sneak peek into what was a Mayans ‘ regular life, their knowledge of astronomy, and how they used it to reserve water … Continue reading Uxmal: The Best Mayan Ruins in Mexico You Can Explore

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