MAYA RUINS SAFARIExplore 3 of the most significant archaeological sites of the Maya Civilization on this amazing day tour. Glimpse back into the past of this great culture that left us amazing pyramids, palaces, observatories and temples as legacy of its splendor. Go back in time as you visit the fortified city of Tulum by the sea, go deep in to the jungle that once devoured the majestic city of Coba and climb its impressive 42 meters tall Nohoch Mul Pyramid. End your Maya discovery in the 1500 year old Chichen Itza, one of the modern 7th wonders of the world.
Tulum
We start this amazing safari into the Maya World in one of the most compelling seaside settings, Tulum. This fortress city was also known as Zama (City of Dawn) because of the sunrise that bathes its silvery pyramids and temples and was an important trading port for the Maya during the late Post-classic. Take a guided tour of Tulum a city created to honor the god of the sun, Kukulkan. Admire the fantastic architecture of its platforms, temples and pyramids kissed by the sun and the salt of the dazzling blue sea. Visit the Temple of the Frescoes, with its paintings of Itzamna and Ixchel, be overwhelmed by the sight of El Castillo its largest temple overlooking the Caribbean, and the Temple of the Diving God that depicts a diving figure that looks like a bee, also found in Coba.
Coba
Immerse in the green sea of dense vegetation that hides two beautiful lakes and the impressive Maya ruins of Coba. This important Maya city was built during the Classic Period and has the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan. Let us guide you through the bewitching ruins of Coba, which in Mayan means “Waters Stirred by the Wind”. Climb Nohoch Mul, the main pyramid with its 42 meters or the Temple of the Church which is the second in height; and from the top of both of them admire the spectacular view of this Maya settlement, jungle and lakes. You will also find Stele with Mayan glyphs and Sacbes (white limestone roads).
Chichen Itza
Last but no least is the famous archaeological site of Chichen Itza with its impressive Castillo or Temple of Kukulkan, Great Ball Court, The Temple of the Warriors, platforms, sacbes and sacred sinkhole. You will be amazed with the magnificent architecture of the structures and the advanced mathematical and astrological knowledge of the great Maya civilization that built this mystical wonder.
MAYA RUINS SAFARI
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