Sacred Cenote – Chichen Itza, Mexico This cenote is found in the Archaeological site of Chichen Itza. A cenote is a sinkhole with underground water that often connects underground rivers. These are commonly found in Mexico and other Central American areas. This cenote has the shape of almost a perfect circle and it has a [...]
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If I Were An Ancient Maya Architect
Monumental architecture is one of the best legacies the Mayas left after the decline of their civilization. We marvel and awe at the impressive limestone structures that were once, and in many case still are, hidden in the dense jungles of El Mundo Maya. Apart from archaeological artifacts like pottery, tools, jewelry, and even human [...]
9 Comments | Category: ArchitectureActun Tunichil Muknal: A Story And An Adventure
“Everything has a story, a beginning, and an end. Even the most insignificant things in life…” This is how Martin, my guide from Mayawalk, introduced me for the second time to Actun Tunichil Muknal – also known as ATM Caves. That statement is very well the truth, and he had no better place to demonstrate [...]
11 Comments | Category: BelizeBelize Snapshot: Altun Ha
Altun Ha Archaeological Site – Belize District, Belize Altun Ha is one of the most easily accessible and most visited Maya archaeological sites in Belize. Many cruise ship tourist get to visit these ruins during their short stay in the country, as it is located about 30 miles north of Belize City. Altun Ha was [...]
4 Comments | Category: BelizeBelize Snapshot: Lamanai Masks
Lamanai Archeological Site – Orange Walk, Belize Lamanai is one of the most popular archaeological sites in all Belize, giving visitors not only the opportunity to see this well preserved Maya heritage but also the thrill of riding a speed boat over a crocodile infested river – one of its means of access. The site [...]
2 Comments | Category: BelizeBelize Snapshot: Ceiba Tree
Ceiba Tree – Belize The Silk Cotton or Ceiba Tree [Ceiba pentandra] is one of the largest trees in the American tropics. The Ceiba Tree not only played a significant role in the physical world of the Mayas, as a multi-purpose tree, but it also was a pillar in their spiritual world. For this reason, [...]
6 Comments | Category: BelizeA Quick Look at Maya Astronomy
Today’s winter solstice, December 21st 2011, marks a year until the day the Maya Long Count Calendar ends, and what many believe is the end of the world. Many credit the Maya for such prediction of doom, but the reality is that the Mayas never mentioned the “end of the world” in 2012 in their [...]
8 Comments | Category: BelizeBelize Snapshot: Maya Skull
Maya Skull – Actun Tunichil Munkal in Cayo, Belize Actun Tunichil Munkal is one of the most famous caves found in Belize. Some of the reasons of its popularity are the amount of ancient pottery as well as the number of human remains found inside the cave. Oh, and lets not forget the exciting caving [...]
2 Comments | Category: BelizeVisiting Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is arguably one of the most famous Maya Archeological sites in all Central America. It is the largest Maya site in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and to this date, it is one of the most visited attractions in Mexico. Chichen Itza, which means “Mouth of the Well of the Itza”, was named [...]
18 Comments | Category: MexicoBelize Snapshot: Copal Pod
Copal Pod – Jaguar Reserve, Belize The ancient Mayas were masters at understanding nature and using it for natural remedies or spiritual cleansing. For spiritual cleansing and connection with their gods, the Mayas used the Copal Tree pods as an aromatic incense. The Copal Tree produces a sap inside its bark that emanates a strong, [...]
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