Category: Mayan Culture
The Ceiba: sacred tree of the Maya
What is the ceiba tree? In this new blog Xcaret we will teach about this tree; an ancient bridge that links the heaven with the underworld.
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Pre-Hispanic dances in Xcaret, what are they about?
Pre-Hispanic dances tell stories and are the key to start new cycles. Here we will read about the meaning of the ritual dance you can see in Xcaret.
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The major ancient Mayan Gods you should know about
In the world there were polytheistic cultures that found in different gods the way to personify forces, one of them is the Maya culture.
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Maya culture: a good way to look at life
Maya culture was one of the most important during pre-Hispanic times. Something that remains with us is their special way of looking at life.
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The sea turtle and the Mayas
The intimate relationship between a fantastic animal...
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3 Historical Buildings In Chichen Itza You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
The Most Mysterious Buildings Of This Archaeological Site Discover their legends! Discovering all...
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Why is it important to ask for permission before entering a cenote?
A way of being thankful and respectful with nature Cenotes or sinkholes have been for...
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Explorers of the Mayan World
In this blogpost you will find a small compilation of the life and work of the great explorers of the Mayan World, who thanks to their spirit of…
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Amazing new findings of the Mayan Culture
Even today the Mayan Culture manages to surprise us. Join us as we unveil the most recent findings of this incredible culture.
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12 Most Important Archaeological Sites of the Mayan World
Read about the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Mayan civilization. 12 places to add to your bucket list and travel experiences.
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The Mayan Legend of the Chechen and Chaca Tree
Discover the Mayan legend of the Chechén and the Chaca tree and how two warriors ended up converted into two opposite trees.
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My first time in a Wonder of the New World – Chichen Itza
Words are not enough to describe how amazing it is to visit a Marvel of the New World like Chichen Itza. A whole experience in the Riviera Maya.
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