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Chichen
Itza is declared by the Patrimony of Humanity in 1988 as One
of the new 7 Wonders. |
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The
religious cultural and administrative center covered approximately
6 square kilometers 50,000 up to 100,000 people lived in thatch-roofed
palapas or cottages around the central area. |
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One
of the most controversial studied and visited sites of the Maya
World. |
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It's
History and its chronology is the subject of debates. |
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Archaeologists
continue to theorize about as excavations continue. |
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Ik
Kil, ideal for refreshing in crystalline waters is a must.
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Avoid
Crows and enjoy a Peaceful visit of the site. |
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Uxmal:
In 1996 was declared by Unesco a World cultural heritage site. |
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One
of the most representative constructions of the Puuc Style is
the Governors' Palace it´s located here. |
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The
Political & Economic control was held by a select group
of individuals who through religious rituals served as intermediaries
between man and the gods. |
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Uxmal
was established as the capital of the Puuc Region. |
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Evidence
of a great hydraulic engineering system used to collect rain
water in "Chultunes" or cisterns which held from 20
to 30 thousand liters of waters each. |
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Over
160 Chultunes have been located in the surrounding areas of
Uxmal. |
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Kabah
is an example of a gift of the Maya architectural construction:
The Maya Arch. |
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Campeche:
Principal port in the Yucatan Peninsula. |
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Architectural
masterpieces can be found spread throughout the city. |
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Unique
cuisine experiences. |
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Palenque:
World Cultural Heritage site. |
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Outstanding
for its imposing architecture. |
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The
Palenque architects revolutioned the methods utilized in the
construction of the day. |
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A
funerary chamber of one of the most important Maya Leaders Pacal
was discovered at Palenque. |
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The
Palace is the biggest and most complex architectural building
in Palenque. |
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Known
for being a Maya site governed by powerful leaders. |
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Enclosed
and surrounded by a dense mahogany & cedar jungle forest,
it´s frequently shrouded in fog and offers a unique experience. |
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Pacal
and his dynasty held the greatest and most influential power
of the region. |
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An
impressive room of friezes or stucco sculptures. |
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One
of the sculptures of a jaguar, gave the site its name which
means "Jaguar's Temple" in the Maya language. |
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Lodging
in an ecological, self-sufficient resort, where nature remains
untouched. |
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Human
cultural heritage since 2002. |
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There
are just a few places in the world where a biosphere reserve
holds an entire archeological area Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
comprises the largest concentration of Maya Ruins and is home
to countless species of plants and animals. |
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Over
6,750 structures have been identified. |
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Almost
Double the number of structures found in Tikal. |
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Over
120 Stelae have been found to date. |
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Over
60,000 species of plants and animals have been identified In
the Calakmul Biosphere reserve. |
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Continuous
Evolution at the site for more than 1,500 year. |
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Political
and economical center ruled by the Kaan dynasty. |
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Bacalar
"Pueblo Magico" full of legends, joy and exciting
adventures. |
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Lirios
Tulum Cabins is the right place if you want to be totally relaxed
and far from stress. |
