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Month: October 2013

Coba, ruled by women – highest pyramid at the Riviera Maya

2020/05/252013/10/24 by Christian Schoen

Coba is a Maya site on the Yucatán Peninsula in México, and is just 40 kilometers from Tulum at the Riviera Maya.This ancient Maya enter is different from the two other well known Maya cities, Chichén Itzá and Tulum, especially through its vast size and the fact, that you can find the highest Maya pyramid … Read more

Categories México, Quintana Roo 5 Comments

Izamal – Magic City in Yellow Colors

2020/05/252013/10/08 by Christian Schoen
Plantage mit Henneken-Agaven nahe bei Izamal

Izamal is one of 35 locations in México, who received the title of a “Magic City” by the Secretary of Tourism in México. These are mainly unknown towns, but also San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas is one of them. The small town of Izamal has 17000 inhabitants. It was built in colonial style … Read more

Categories México, Yucatán 2 Comments

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