Tagged With "Mayan"
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Re: Antigua, Guatemala: The Heart of Mayan Country
I visited Antigua about 25 years ago and it was a misty rainy day. Still, your post brought back some nice memories of it. Thanks, Jonathan.
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Many new Mayan ruins discovered
I was fascinated to see this clip, by National Geographic, showing how new technologies are aiding in the discoveries of long abandoned Mayan cities. Check out this short videoclip . (takes a minute to load so be patient) I've always been amazed at how completely the jungle has taken over these areas, which were thought to have been extensively deforested during their time. I visited Tikal over 25 years ago and it's obvious the Mayans were a very advanced civilization.
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Taking a tour to Chichén Itzá
Jonathan L takes us along on a tour of Chichén Itzá, with a bonus swim in an underground lake.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 14, 2014: Tulum – One of the Best-preserved Coastal Mayan Sites
About one hour's drive from the popular beach resort town of Cancun you'll find Tulum, a Pre-Columbian Mayan walled city. Tulum is situated along the east coast of Mexico'sYucatan Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea. The...
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Antigua, Guatemala: The Heart of Mayan Country
Jonathan L takes a day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Antigua, Guatemala one of the Spanish colonial capitals.
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Re: Taking a tour to Chichén Itzá
Very informative, thank you. Would love to swim in the Cenote.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec 31, 2013: Copan, Honduras
Copán was once one of the greatest cities in the Americas, home to the fascinating Mayan people and their mysterious culture.