Mayapan is a historic site of the Maya in the northwest of the Yucatan Peninsula. It is considered to be the last big Mayan town in the history of ancient Mayan civilization. Mayapan was actually the capital of the Maya in Yucatan for a period of about 200 years. The ruins are located about 40 … Continue reading Mayapan – last big town of the ancient Maya in Yucatan
Ixchel was the goddess of fertility of the ancient Mayas. She was associated with several different attributes like the moon, water, child birth or the rain bow. She was one of several Jaguar Gods to which the ancient Mayas did worship to. An image of the Dresden Codex shows an old woman with claws instead … Continue reading Cozumel – Pilgrimage to Ixchel – San Gervasio
Have you ever visited the ruins of Edzna in Campeche ? Not many people find their way to this amazing city of the ancient Mayas. Edzna – The House of the Itza in Campeche The city is located 1 hour by car from Campeche, the capital of the state of Campeche and around 3 hours from Merida. … Continue reading Edzna – Campeche – Pyramid with Living-Rooms
Chichen Itza is the most famous archaeological site with old Maya temples and pyramids in Mexico. It is a very popular travel destination for tourists who spend their vacation time at the Riviera Maya due its amazing buildings, temples and pyramids. Chichen Itza can be reached within 3 hours by car or bus from Cancun. … Continue reading Chichen Itza – Yucatan – Mexico – Most Famous Maya Pyramid
High temperatures and humidity will accompany you when you go for a visit to the ancient Maya town Palenque. The ruins of this town were covered by jungle for more than 1000 years. When the archaeologist Stephens visited Palenque in 1841 he had to cut a path through the jungle. Today it’s quite simple to get there. The city … Continue reading Palenque – Misty and Mystic
