Having grown up in Arizona and New Mexico, and having often visited Mexico, I thought I knew a bit about the Mayan people and Mayan Culture. I’d heard of the Mayan calendar (remember the whole end of the world thing when the Mayan calendar was ending?), the Mayan abacus, and Mayan ruins. Those were all… Continue reading 10 new things I learned about Mayan Culture
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Ek Balam–a Less Well Known Yucatan Treasure
The final Mayan ruin we visited was Ek Balam, one of the Yucatan Peninsula’s less well known treasures. It was also the only ruin we were able to climb on. That was terrifying (the steps are unequal heights and steep) and gratifying (the views were unbelievable). Ek Balam is a short trip from where we… Continue reading Ek Balam–a Less Well Known Yucatan Treasure
Chichen Itza After Dark–a Fascinating Visit
We had a choice on our recent trip to the Yucatan Peninsula, Chichen Itza for a day, or a shorter visit to Chichen Itza after dark and Ek Balam for a day. We opted for Chichen Itza after dark–it was a fascinating way to see this world-renowned site. After leaving Vallodolid and our afternoon swimming… Continue reading Chichen Itza After Dark–a Fascinating Visit
Fun Exploring Cenotes and Haciendas in the Yucatan Peninsula
On our recent Mexican trip, we had fun exploring cenotes and haciendas in the Yucatan Peninsula. What a great way to spend an afternoon or two: eating as much Mexican food as you want, enjoying a cold cerveza, and then going for a refreshing dip in a limestone cave’s fresh mineral laden water! Some have… Continue reading Fun Exploring Cenotes and Haciendas in the Yucatan Peninsula
What to know before you visit Valladolid Mexico
After we left our ship in Progreso, we traveled inland to the interior of the Yucatan Peninsula. Our first stop was Valladolid Mexico. This small town offers a lovely square and cathedral. We were also able to do some shopping. A Cathedral Valladolid has its own Cathedral, like every other Mexican town and city we… Continue reading What to know before you visit Valladolid Mexico
A Fantastic Visit to Uxmal Mayan Ruins
One of our day trips from Progreso was a visit to Uxmal Mayan ruins, inland past Merida, Mexico. It was a gorgeous drive to get there, and even more astonishing when we wandered the grounds of the site. Our local tour guide was very knowledgeable, and gave us a lot of information about Mayan culture… Continue reading A Fantastic Visit to Uxmal Mayan Ruins
Best things to do in Merida Mexico in 1 day
If you have only a day or two in Merida Mexico, here are a few things to do. Do not miss the Gran Museo del Mundo Mayan and the Centro Historico for a flavor of the Mayan and colonial past of Merida.
Interesting things to do in Campeche Mexico
Find some of the interesting things to do in 2 days in Campeche Mexico.
Campeche Malecon–delightful blend of old and new
A stroll down the Campeche malecon is an afternoon well spent.
Fantastic time Cruising the Yucatan Peninsula
In mid January, 2022, we had a fantastic time cruising the Yucatan Peninsula with American Queen Voyages. Although the purpose of the trip was not to learn (honestly it was to get away from midwestern winter), we did learn a lot about Mayan culture, architecture, and traditions. First night The trip began in Cozumel, Mexico.… Continue reading Fantastic time Cruising the Yucatan Peninsula