The Great Mayan Cities | Chichén Itza, Tulum, Coba
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CHICHEN ITZA
TULUM
COBA
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$4.50 + $8.00
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Tue - Sun 8:00 - 17:00 Hrs.
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110 mi / 178 km
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$4.50
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Mon - Sun 8:00 - 17:00 Hrs.
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81 mi / 131 km
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$4.50
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Mon - Sun 8:00 - 18:00 Hrs.
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107 mi / 173 km
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UXMAL
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$4.50 + $8.00
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Mon - Sun 8:00 - 17:00 Hrs.
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245 mi / 395 km
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The most important city in the northwest area of Yucatan.
Similar size and importance than Chichen Itza, its enemy for a long time during the prehispanic history.
The original name "Cob Ha" means "abundant water".
Also visit:
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The name "Uxmal" means "thrice built" or "thrice occupied", although now is believed that it was rebuilt 4 times total.
Uxmal is one of the most beautiful and artistic cities of the mayan culture.
The Light & Sound show at nights is something you can not miss if you visit this site.
Also visit:
www.mayaruins.com www.mayankids.com www.inah.gob.mx
Also visit:
www.discoverchichenitza.com www.inah.gob.mx www.chichenitza.com
During the mayan civilization apogee, Chichen Itza was the most important political and economic center of all the mayan culture.
The image represents an observatory built by the mayas, to observe the stars and other sky cycles.
A legendary treasure was found into the Chichen Itza cenote, where young princesses were offered to the gods carrying all kind of gold accesories.
Tulum was an important maritime commerce point and a ceremony center.
Located in a land elevation in front of the ocean, this mayan city is one of the most beautiful sites due to the combination of the majestuosity of the mayan buildings and the ocean view.
The original name "Zama" means "sunrise".
Also visit:
www.inah.gob.mx www.mayadiscovery.com www.mayan-world.com
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At the base of the Castle there
is a small entrance that takes you into the pyramid, through a stone passage, to a secret chamber, where a jaguar sculpture is.
Entrance is free, open for tourists only few hours at morning. Ask when you arrive, so you do not miss it and avoid large lines.
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