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Fall Equinox at Chichén Itzá
The ancient Mayan capital of Chichén Itzá casts its spell whenever you visit it but on the day of the fall Equinox, the Pyramid of Kukulcán in the Great Plaza becomes a stairway to heaven and an ancient god returns to earth. [caption id="attachment_4210" align="alignnone" width="480"...
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Sep20thin History
The Royal Resorts presents: This is Mexico! – Coffee
The Royal Resorts proudly present This is Mexico! a series of short videos showcasing the best that Mexico has to offer to the world. In this episode we talk about Coffee, one of the most exported products of Mexico. Harvested mainly in the states of Chiapas, Veracruz & Oaxaca, Mexican...
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Sep14thin History
Viva Mexico, 200 Years of Independence & Chiles en Nogada
Viva Mexico, 200 Years of Independence The evening of September 15, Mexicans gather to celebrate Independence, their most important fiesta with music, song and dance, food, drink and fireworks. They listen to their President strike the liberty bell at the National Palace in Mexico City and...
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Jun21stin History
Mayan Majesty
Journey through time and explore the Mayan treasures of the Yucatán, mysterious ruined cities that are the legacy of one of the most advanced civilizations ever to flourish in the Americas. Temple builders, intrepid seafarers, gifted artists, stargazers, scientists and scribes, the ancient Maya...
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Jun17thin History
Izamal
Did you know that Yucatán has its very own city of gold? Visit Izamal, Yucatán’s very own pueblo mágico, literally “magical community,” a title it earned as a result of its rich heritage. It is a blend of pre-Hispanic and Spanish architecture painted in bright yellow with a white trim, and...
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Valladolid
Traditionally a popular stop en route to the Mayan metropolis of Chichen Itza, Merida or the Gulf Coast biosphere reserve of Rio Lagartos, the Yucatan’s second largest city, Valladolid, is becoming a travel destination in its own right. A civic program has restored many of the city’s colonial...
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Mérida
One of Mexico’s oldest and loveliest cities, Mérida boasts colonial churches, 19th-century civic buildings, and mansions imbued with all the opulence of la belle époque. Architectural splendor is only part of the story: museums are many, concerts and other open-air events are staged every night...
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Jun16thin History
Yucatán’s Colonial Heritage
In 1517, a Spanish expedition led by Francisco Hernández de Cordoba set foot in the land of the Maya, he was followed by fellow countrymen Juan de Grijalva and Hernán Cortés in 1518 and 1519, respectively. Cortés landed on Cozumel but soon continued his journey west, lured by tales of Aztec...
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Jun16thin History
Mayapán
Unlock more of the secrets of the past by visiting Mayapan, the last capital of the Maya on the Yucatán Peninsula. Located 30 miles south of Mérida, this site was founded around A.D. 1250 during the post-Classic period of Mayan civilization and abandoned in 1450. Several of Mayapan’s most...
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Jun16thin History
Muyil
A 20-minute drive to the south of Tulum lies Muyil, also known as Chunyaxche, an archaeological site on the shores of a lagoon that shares the same name. The largest Mayan site found to date in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, Muyil was an ancient trade enclave with links to cities in the...
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