MEXICO: MAYA AND JADE

This beautiful Latin American country holds one of the most impressive cultures in world history. Wrapped in a cultural heritage, Mexico hosted one of the largest and wise civilizations have known: the Maya. Their lands keep the vestiges of what was once one of the richest cultural groups in traditions, architectural monuments and an established set of beliefs that makes becoming an impressive tourist destination.

In its territory they were developed cities and civilizations, which today have become in amazing tourist destinations for lovers of history and archeology.

Now, we know the ancient wonders that are part of this Mayan Mexico, a place where you can see the remains of their culture:

Chichen Itza. It is one of the main archaeological heritages of culture, its name means “mouth of the well of the wizards of water” is located in the state of Yucatan in Mexico, and is one of the greatest legacies of the Mayan civilization. This city has a set of pyramids and monuments, the most important Kukuklán pyramid, also known as “The Castle”, one of the busiest places for spiritual load during spring and fall equinoxes.

Uxmal. It’s another impressive Mayan city that keeps cultural legacies, also in Yucatan, here are imposing temples and pyramids representing Pucc architecture, among the most important the Pyramid of the Magician, which has a height of 35 meters out.

Palenque. This important ceremonial center of the Maya is located in the state of Chiapas, surrounded by green rainforest. Here is available a step pyramid called Temple of Inscriptions, where important hieroglyphs on the dynasty of Pakal the Great stands.

Another of the main attractions of the Mayan Mexico is its beautiful and valuable jade stone, which represented immortality and eternity; the reason why it was used by the highest levels as a symbol of distinction and veneration. In the Mesoamerican Jade Museum you can see important pieces, highlighting the life-size recreation of the tomb of ruler Pakal, who owned a funeral mask. Be sure to visit this beautiful destination, where the greatness of Mayan jade and beauty come together.