ture shines on every corner. Sitting on the Yucatan Peninsula along the breathtaking Caribbean Sea, IT is a renowned tourist destination with crystal-clear waters, white-sand beaches and year-round warm, sunny weather. The mystical Mayan ruins of Chichen-Itza and Tulum will take you on an incredible journey back to the Mayan civilization. The archaeological zone of El Rey or El Templo del Alacrán (The temple of the scorpion) will amaze your eyes, And, a visit to the Secret River will give you a glimpse of the Mayan underworld. Cancun offers a wide range of options for travelers of all ages -- from trendy nightlife and an underwater museum to eco-archaeological parks and natural aquariums.
The Mayan civilization was among the original cultures of the New World and spanned more than 3,000 years. The Mayans lived mainly on the Yucatan Peninsula in the eastern one third of Mesoamerica and at its peak had one of the most densely populated and culturally dynamic societies in the world. Mayan culture is known for its spectacular art, impressive architecture, and sophisticated mathematical and astronomical systems which were all way ahead of their time.
Mayan Architecture
Mayan architecture spans many thousands of years. The most dramatic and easily recognizable are the fantastic stepped pyramids in places such as Chichen Itza and Coba to name but a few. A year ago Chichen Itza was named as one of the seven wonders of the world, and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site for 20 years.
The Mayan Calendar
The Mayan Calendar was not the original Mesoamerican calendar, but with the refinements the Mayans made, it became the most sophisticated. The Mayan calendar along with the Aztec calendar are the the best documented and most completely understoo
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