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February 4, 2025 · 2 min read
Ichkabal, the great Maya city near Bacalar
Ichkabal, a monumental Maya city 40 km west of Bacalar, opened to the public in January 2025. Its history, pyramids over 40 m tall and how to get there.
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December 10, 2024 · 5 min read
Tren Maya: Every Station in the Mexican Caribbean
Discover the Mexican Caribbean by Tren Maya: all 12 stations, from Cancún Airport to Bacalar and Chetumal, plus travel times and what to see at each stop.
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September 30, 2024 · 3 min read
Exploring the Archaeological Sites of the Grand Costa Maya
Explore the archaeological sites of the Grand Costa Maya: Kohunlich, Chacchoben, Dzibanché-Kinichná and Oxtankah, ancient Maya cities near Chetumal.
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September 30, 2024 · 4 min read
Exploring the Maya Archaeological Sites Near Maya Ka'an
Explore the Maya archaeological sites near Maya Ka'an: Muyil and its trade canals, Tulum on its cliff, Cobá's Nohoch Mul pyramid and Kohunlich's masks.
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September 30, 2024 · 1 min read
Sian Ka’an: A UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site
Sian Ka’an, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987: 528,000 hectares of jungle, mangroves, reef and Maya canals in Mexico’s Maya Ka’an region.
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September 30, 2024 · 1 min read
The Maya Communities of Maya Ka’an
Meet the communities of Maya Ka’an, where Maya culture is alive: Felipe Carrillo Puerto, the Talking Cross, traditional medicine, huipiles and recipes.
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September 30, 2024 · 5 min read
Top Archaeological Sites in the Mexican Caribbean
The top archaeological sites in the Mexican Caribbean, from Tulum and Cobá to Kohunlich and Dzibanché: what makes each Maya city worth the trip.
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September 29, 2024 · 4 min read
Archaeological Sites Near Mahahual
Discover the archaeological sites near Mahahual: Chacchoben, Dzibanché, Kohunlich, Oxtankah and Kinichná, Maya cities a day trip from the Costa Maya.
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September 29, 2024 · 4 min read
Archaeological Sites of the Riviera Maya: The Most Impressive Ones
Tulum, Cobá, Muyil and Xel-Há: the most impressive archaeological sites of the Riviera Maya, with what to see at each one and tips for your visit.
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September 29, 2024 · 4 min read
Discover the Archaeological Sites of Isla Mujeres
Explore the archaeological sites of Isla Mujeres: the Temple of Ixchel at Punta Sur, El Meco on the mainland and the MUSA underwater museum.
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September 29, 2024 · 5 min read
Discover the Archaeological Sites of Tulum
Explore the archaeological sites of Tulum: El Castillo, the Temple of the Frescoes and a walled Maya port on a cliff above the Caribbean Sea.
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September 29, 2024 · 4 min read
Explore the Cenotes Route of Puerto Morelos
Explore the Cenotes Route of Puerto Morelos: seven jungle cenotes for swimming, snorkeling, diving and zip lines, a short drive from the coast.
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