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Cancun, Mexico

Cancun is one of the most famous resorts towns in Mexico visited by almost seven million tourists every year. Half a million of local residents are involved in tourism industry and work hard to provide guests with high quality recreational experience. Meanwhile, in 1970, less than half a century ago, only three people lived here, and the only activity they did was looking after a coconut plantation. Total population of the area was only 120 people, including residents of neighboring fishing villages.

However, excellent geographical location and climate prompted a resort. But at the time there were no investors who believed that a coconut farm could be turned into an upscale vacation spot, and the first nine Cancun hotels were financed by the Mexican government. Cancun is located on the sandy shore reminiscent of number "7", measuring 400 meters in width and 30 kilometers in length. The quality of Cancun's snow-white beaches is so high that not so long ago a wealthy American businessman purchased several barges of local sand for his country residence in New York.

"Seven" divides this resort town in two parts. The smaller part is characterized by a calm sea, because it's cut off from the ocean by Isla Mujeres (Spanish for Island of Women). And the main attraction of the longer stretch of the shore is constant unstoppable waves coming from the open ocean.

Cancun waters attract not only surfers, but also scuba divers: the water here is very clear, visibility in some places is 100 meters. Palancar Reef stretches along the coast, which is one of the biggest coral reefs in the world.

Year after year all of these sights attracted more and more tourists; more hotels were built to accommodate the growing number of visitors. In 2007 the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) awarded Cancun a price "for great achievement in development."

But beaches are not the only attraction of Cancun. This location is historically connected with mysterious Mayan civilization: not far from here you can see ancient stone walls surrounding Tulum city, and other monuments of that era. Cozumel Island is another amazing place near Cancun: besides its natural and historical attractions, the island is also famous for its underwater beauty that appeared many times in films of famous explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau. In 2010 a unique underwater museum was opened in the resort (or rather, in its waters): hundreds of different sculptures were flooded as a base for the future coral reef, and as a museum that can be visited by tourists.

Although some of these sights can't be found in our panoramas, we felt that without this information you wouldn't get the overall impression of Cancun, because this Mexican resort location is way more than just a long shoreline of white sand with a bunch of hotels. It's an ancient land with rich history and carefully preserved nature that wasn't spoiled by tourism industry, but on the contrary, revealed its uniqueness because of it.

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Great panorama as always from Airpano. But one things bothers me about this one, and it's highlighted superbly by Airpano; What would have been a lovely natural location has been totally ruined by uncontrolled development. Why no gaps between the hotels with the original trees and other natural space? There is no evidence left of any of the land that was there back in 1970. Your only option as a visitor is to hit the beach rather than stroll in a park or between some trees. Tragic really. They could not get away with that here in the UK where entities like the National Trust and CPRE would monitor such development and ensure it was executed with care through a symbiotic relationship with the developers and local authorities.

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Virtual Tour "Welcome to the Maya world"

This is a powerpoint presentation of 100 of my best slides of the maya world. we will go on a virtual tour through yucatan, belize and guatemala. you might want to book this zoom presentation before your vacation in the maya area or in case you are not able or willing to travel in person, for whatever reason. during our zoom meeting i will not just explain my slides, you can also ask questions of course..

Virtual Tour "Siete códices mayas"

En nuestro encuentro de zoom interactivo, les mostraré una presentación powerpoint sobre siete códices mayas. tal vez han escuchado, que solo existen 3 o 4 códices mayas, así que esto se debe poner interesante. algunos de los códices que presentaré, los he dibujado yo mismo. ¡déjense sorprender para aprender fascinantes detalles sobre esto antiguos manuscritos.

Virtual Tour "La escritura Maya"

En nuestro encuentro de zoom interactivo, les mostraré una presentación powerpoint sobre la escritura jeroglífica maya. veremos primero, en cuales medios aparece la escritura maya. analizaremos el idioma de la escritura jeroglífica. les explicaré cómo funcionaba la escritura maya exactamente, y finalmente leeremos una inscripción completa de yaxchilán..

Virtual Tour "El astronauta de Palenque"

En nuestro encuentro de zoom interactivo, les mostraré una presentación powerpoint sobre el supuesto astronauta de palenque. tal vez han leído sobre este tema en un libro del famoso autor suizo erich von däniken o han visto programas de los "alienígenas ancestrales" en history channel. por cierto, he escrito un libro sobre este tema y también he trabajado como guía del grupo de erich von däniken en palenque en noviembre 2019. ¡se va a poner interesante.

Virtual Tour "Bienvenidos al Mundo Maya"

Esta es una presentación de powerpoint de mis 100 mejores fotos del mundo maya. haremos un tour virtual a través de yucatán, belice y guatemala. les recomiendo este tour virtual, si se quieren dar una impresión del mundo maya antes de venir acá para vacacionar, o bien, si por alguna razón no pueden o no quieren viajar en persona. durante nuestro encuentro virtual, claro, pueden hacerme preguntas..

Virtual Tour "El calendario Maya"

En nuestro encuentro de zoom interactivo, les mostraré una presentación powerpoint sobre el calendario maya - un tema que he estudiado durante 40 años. veremos cómo se escriben los números mayas, sobre todo los números más grandes que 20. les mostraré los signos de los días y meses y cómo se combinan correctamente en la llamada rueda calendárica de 52 años. finalmente veremos el sistema de la cuenta larga y cómo se correlaciona con el sistema calendárico cristiano..

Virtual Tour "Maya hieroglyphic writing"

In this zoom meeting, i will show you a powerpoint presentation about maya hieroglyphic writing. first, we will see on which media maya writing appears. also, we will discuss the exact language in which the hieroglyphs are written. i will show you how their hieroglyphic writing works, and finally, we will read a complete inscription from yaxchilán..

Virtual Tour "The secret of the Maya Bible (Poopol Wuuj)"

In this zoom meeting, which will take about two hours, i will explain to you the secrets of the sacred book of the maya, the poopol wuuj, as it is called. this sacred book is a key to understanding maya mythology. you can count on one hand the translators of this ancient document who are alive today. i am one of them. so, you can trust me that i know what i am talking about., popular mexico tour destinations.

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From the desert landscapes of Baja California Sur, to the calm waters of Quintana Roo, Mexico’s energy is just a click away. With a local expert detailing the stories of the nation, your virtual tour can take you from the Coast to the heart of the Capital in one day, preparing you for a physical journey, or helping you take an instant vacation.

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We know that most of you have been planning to visit Chichen Itza , or maybe you already had a planned trip but due to the sanitary emergency, you canceled it. Covid-19 make everything difficult for all the countries all over the world. And the most important thing is that you have to stay at home, even in many countries the borders are close. Are you Quarantined? Take a virtual visit to these Mayan Ruins .  Stay with us!

Mayans where a civilization developed in the south of Mexico, Guatemala and its neighbor countries. Travelers around the world want to discover this amazing culture, they travel thousands of miles to know places like Chichen Itza . Around Mexico, we can find a wide variety of Archaeological zones each with a different culture.

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Probably you are wondering which Mayan Ruins are available on the virtual tour?

Well, there are many more than only Chichen Itza and we will show you, keep reading!

Palenque Archaeological site

Located in the foothills of the Chiapas altiplano of modern Mexico, Palenque was an important Maya city that flourished between c. 600 and 750 CE. Situated where the highlands and coastal plains join, the site prospered as an inland trade center which allowed Palenque to control a large territory and form beneficial alliances with other powerful cities.

Palenque is a wonderful place surrounded by the beautiful Mayan jungle and is full of history. You will definitely get amazed when you visit.

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Chichen Itza is a Mayan City which we can’t miss. It is the most iconic place for the Mayan Culture, also because is one of the 7 wonders of the World.

Chichen Itza was an ancient Mayan city located in the Yucatan Peninsula in the south of Mexico. The most impressive structures of Chichen Itza are located in the central area. There you will find the ball game, temples, the spectacular Castle, and the Mayan calendar stone that measures 25 meters. Chichen Itza is absolutely a Macig places, full of the real Mayan culture. Learn more about Chichen Itza Facts

Virtual tour to Palenque And Chichen Itza

The company Google Arts and Culture together with the British Museum have done an incredible project, where they developed a virtual tour full of really important information about Mayan culture. It is also full of photos and 360 views of the Mayan archaeological sites. You need to see it!

The tour takes you through different scenarios of the Mayan archaeological zones, there are icons in each important spot where information about the structure or ruin will be displayed.

We highly recommend you this virtual tour, Mayan Ruins Tour . Have fun!

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This Virtual Tour of Mexico's Tulum Ruins Shows How the Maya Lived

Explore tulum's ruins to see how the maya lived.

The Tulum Archaeological Zone is one of Mexico's greatest treasures and its third most-visited site (after Teotihuacan and Chichen Itza). Mostly built during the 13th century in the post-classic period, this Maya city was a major port for trading and commerce. 

Though the walled city was abandoned less than a century after the Spanish arrival, it is surprisingly well-preserved and deserves a spot on everyone's Mexico bucket list. But since we can't all hop on a plane at any whim, this virtual tour lets you enjoy the magnificent site from the comfort of your home ... for now.

The Entrance

Tulum, Mexico, is located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo on the Yucatan peninsula about a two-hour's drive south of Cancun. To visit the Tulum ruins, start in the center of Tulum Town, from where you can take a taxi or a shuttle. It's also possible to walk to the Tulum archaeological site if you like the idea of a one-hour stroll. Keep in mind that the journey is very pretty, but the heat is intense. 

Once you're at the ruins, you'll see a large stone wall that once protected the city, along with a watchtower. This feature is remarkable because the Maya rarely used fortifications, proving Tulum's importance due to its strategic position. (That said, other cities like Mayapan had more extensive walls.)

Continue on, and you'll pass through a stone archway to find the ticket booth, where tickets can be purchased and official guides are available to hire. While having a guide isn't necessary, you'll appreciate the site much more if you understand what life here was like.

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Northwest House

The jungle soon gives way to a large cleared space filled with ruins. As you enter, the first structure you'll see is the Northwest House, thought to have been the house of an important member of the community. How do we know? Because it has a stone platform, something reserved only for the upper classes. 

You'll also see platforms with nothing on top near this house and throughout this site. These mark the homes of residents who were not as wealthy and who used materials that could not withstand time like stone does.

House of Columns

Continue on the path southward until you see the House of Columns. This large residential building once housed nobles. There is evidence of spaces that would have been used to receive visitors, many of whom came to Tulum to trade.

A row of columns marks the main entrance and the place where the main roof of the house used to be. One feature that stands out here is the thatched roof over a room that houses a statue of the Descending (or Diving) God, a deity closely linked to war and commerce.

House of Chultun

Keep walking south on the main road towards the House of Chultun, thought to be a residence. It has two staircases, columns and a shrine. 

Its most fascinating feature is the chultun, a kind of cistern. The residents of the building would collect rainwater to be used during dry spells. It also probably served as an emergency water source when hurricanes came and caused damage around the area.

Temple of the Frescoes

This beautifully preserved building hides a mural whose colors are still perceptible. Reflecting the Maya worldview, the mural is divided into three levels: The lowest represents the underworld, the middle represents our world, and the highest represents the place of the gods. Sadly, you won't be able to enter the room anymore.

But pay attention to the temple doorway, where you'll find a carving of the Descending God. 

In front of the Temple of the Frescoes, you'll find the most important building in Tulum: The Castle. 

Perched on a cliff over the Caribbean Sea, this structure is a 25-foot pyramid. The large upper temple was reached by a series of steep steps (though visitors can't climb them) and has yet another sculpture of the Descending God. Two smaller temples stand on the lower level. Throughout the structure, you can see serpents and stucco masks. 

The Castle is where the city's religious, political and social ceremonies would occur. Of course, many of these would have taken place in the temples, but there's also a platform in front of the structure that was used for dances. Besides being the spiritual and social center of the city, this structure served as a lighthouse. When canoes came from the sea, they could use its beacon to find their way to shore and avoid the surrounding reef.

On this part of the tour, you'll also get gorgeous views of the Caribbean.

Temple of the Descending God

It wasn't enough for the Maya people in Tulum to have numerous shrines and statues dedicated to the Descending God. This deity held such importance that they also built a dedicated temple to him. 

The small temple is on a higher level, with short steps and a single entrance. You won't be able to peer inside, but you can admire it from the outside, where a sculpture of the god can be seen. As usual, he is upside down, has wings and holds an object with two hands.

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Temple of the Wind God

Keep following the path next to the coast to reach one of the most photographed structures in the Tulum Archaeological Zone: the Temple of the Wind God. (You'll pass by the beach, but resist temptation, and don't go in just yet!)

Though the temple is small, it is dedicated to K'uk'ulkan, or the feathered serpent god known as Quetzalcoatl to the Aztecs. This deity was considered the god of creation, rain and wind, making him extremely important to daily life. Modern Maya were known to use this site for religious purposes up until the early 20th century.

It's an excellent example of a style of shrine that does not allow access to the inside. People would have venerated the sculpture protected wherein from the outside. 

Cenote House

Just west of the Temple of the Wind God is the Cenote House. Often ignored by tourists, this small structure hides a cenote (a natural sinkhole) that once served as another water source for the city. 

You can't see the cenote, but there are plenty around the ruins that you can visit after your (real-life) tour, including the Gran Cenote.

It's time to reward yourself with a little dip in the Caribbean Sea. Head back on the main path along the coast until you see a beach access path. Take the stairs to a small cove in between the Temple of the Wind God and the Castle. The views are absolutely amazing.

Tulum was one of the few major Maya cities built on the coast, so it offers the unique chance to enjoy Maya ruins from the sea.

The combination of the stone structures perched on cliffs, the white sand and the baby blue water of the Caribbean lands this beach among the most beautiful in Mexico .

Leaving the Tulum Ruins

Once you're back from the beach, you can walk along the coastal path to enjoy the views a little longer. 

As you make your way to the exit, take a look around this incredible archaeological treasure — and say goodbye to the wild iguanas that now inhabit it.