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El Mirador - Mula on the Path

Guatemala

2016/02/12

 by Christian Schoen · Published 2016/02/12 · Last modified 2025/07/14

El Mirador – Pyramids hidden in the Jungle – Guatemala Adventure

The highest Maya pyramids and the largest Maya city ever detected, El Mirador in Guatemala is not only a site full of superlatives. It is the most adventurous travel destination for people interested in...

México

2016/02/06

 by Christian Schoen · Published 2016/02/06 · Last modified 2025/07/14

Tonina – House of the Big Stones – Chiapas – México

From a distance, Tonina seems to be one of highest Maya pyramids you have ever seen. The huge building rises up to a height of 71 m (233ft) above the place in front of...

México

2016/02/06

 by Christian Schoen · Published 2016/02/06 · Last modified 2025/07/14

Uxmal – Built by a Magician in one night – Yucatán

 Built by a Magician in one night The early history of Uxmal is nearly unknown. The city is located in the north-western part of the Yucatán peninsula, 60 km south of Merida and can...

Stele in Bonampak

México

2016/02/06

 by Christian Schoen · Published 2016/02/06 · Last modified 2025/07/14

Bonampak – Mayan Temples in the Selva Lacandon – Chiapas, México

Bonampak – Maya Temples in the Selva Lacandon – Amazing Temples and PyramidsBonampak is a very special travel destination. It is located in the Selva Lacandon, the forest of the Lacandons. It is west of the river Rio Usumacinta and...

Small temple building at Xaman-Ha in Playa del Carmen

México

2015/10/17

 by Christian Schoen · Published 2015/10/17 · Last modified 2025/07/14

Xaman-Ha – The unknown temple ruins of Playa del Carmen – Riviera Maya

I bet that most inhabitants of Playa del Carmen haven’t a clue, that they live in a town, that was inhabited by ancient Mayas during the post-classical era. The amount of tourist who stay...

Getting Around - Yucatán Peninsula - Maya Sites

Travel Planning

2015/10/08

 by Christian Schoen · Published 2015/10/08 · Last modified 2025/07/14

Yucatán Peninsula and Riviera Maya – Visit All Famous Maya Ruins -Travel Planning

Yucatán, México – How to get around in the Yucatán Peninsula and along the Riviera Maya. Visit all famous Maya ruins. 3 important round trips to the most amazing Maya ruins.

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Tzolk’in: 13 Ik’
Haab’: 15 Xul
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Correlation: 584283 (GMT)

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