Category: Mayan Culture
The Mayan Legend of Tsukán: guardian of the cenotes
Discover the story of the mythical and colossal serpent keeper of the water cycle in the caves, cenotes, and rivers of the Yucatan Peninsula.
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Chichén Itzá: a legacy of the Maya culture
Discover the most interesting facts about the ancient city that shelters one of the most valuable legacies of the Maya culture: Chichén Itzá.
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What is the Mayan language? History and characteristics
What is Mayan language? In this blog, we gonna show you how this ancient language is form and how it is pronounced. Get ready to practice!
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Maya astronomy: observing celestial bodies
Maya Astronomy is best known for its knowledge about the celestial bodies visible from Earth. Get to know their impressive method.
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The ancient legend of Chichén Itzá
Chichén Itzá was one of the most influential cities in the Yucatán Peninsula. Learn about the legend of its rise and fall.
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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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