Travel Tips for Mexico What to Expect, What to Wear, and How to Prepare Traveling through Mexico is a rewarding experience that blends ancient history, living traditions, diverse climates, and dramatic landscapes. Proper preparation will help you stay comfortable, healthy, and focused on the experience rather than logistics. This guide covers weather by season, what […]
The Phenomenon of the Spring Equinox The Significance of the Serpent The illusion of the serpent represents Kukulkan, a revered deity in Maya mythology, often depicted as a feathered serpent. This event not only showcases the Maya’s sophisticated architectural skills but also their deep understanding of astronomical cycles. The Descent of Kukulkan symbolizes the connection […]
Kabah Ruins Situated in the Yucatan Pensinsula of Mexico, the Kabah ruins stands as a majestic ancient Maya archaeological site. Moreover, it was a significant city in its time, and its impressive architecture and urban design still exist today. Kabah, with its intricately adorned main stone structure, is a powerful reminder of the spiritual and […]
https://youtu.be/MTDe1jxqkCM Only few have seen inside the Pyramid of Kukulkan at Chichen Itza. Despite being one of the new seven wonders of the world, unfortunately, the interior of this iconic pyramid is not well documented in video format on Youtube. The interior is no longer open to the general public. The Kukulkan Pyramid or “El […]
The Secret Sea: Uxmal Reveals More Secrets Nunnery Quadrangle at Uxmal – Photo by Ulises Carrillo Cabrera Water was the vital life force behind the classic Maya civilization just as it is to our own civilization today. Take away water and what is left? Uxmal holds many secrets. From the hidden passage recently discovered inside […]
Labna – The Walls of Wisdom of Mother Earth Labna, the last Maya archaeological site along the “Puuc Route,” is a mid-sized ceremonial center and elite residential complex found about 24.5 miles (40 km) southeast of Uxmal in the State of Yucatan. Each of the four restored ruins at Labna has its own distinct identity. […]
Sayil: Place of the Muleteer Ants Sayil is located on the Route of Puuc in the Yucatan peninsula, about 9 km (5.6 miles) from Kabah, and roughly 5 km (3.1 miles) to 7.9lm (5 miles) from both Xlapak and Labna, respectively. It’s very easy to travel from the Uxmal ruins by bus or car. Sayil became […]
Ek Balam – Ancient Ruins of the Yucatan Ek Balam was an important political and commercial center from the pre to post classic periods (700 – 1100 AD) before it was abruptly abandoned. Although Ek Balam sits only 25 km (16 miles) north of Valladolid and 56 kilometers (35 miles) northeast of Chichen Itza, Ek […]
The Dovecote in Uxmal Dovecote view from Great Pyramid Uxmal. Photo by Anyextee | www.AdeptExpeditions.com West of the Great a Pyramid in Uxmal, the Dovecote, also known as House of the Pigeons (Casa de Palomas in Spanish) is the name given to the northern enclosure of an amphitheater courtyard bordered by multi-chamber, long-range palaces which […]
Chichen Itza Chichen Itza is one of the most preserved archaeological sites in Mexico, and in all of Mesoamerica. It is also one of the most popular. Located just two hours from both Cancun and Merida, the site is often crowded with tour groups eager to take selfies in front of the iconic El Castillo […]
