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Mayan World

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the world, above all for its precise mathematical calculations; knowledge

that has transcended time and that can still be seen in its perfect structures

and complex calendar.

The southeast of Mexico—the states of Campeche, Chiapas, Quintana

Roo, Tabasco and Yucatán—is the principal area for discovering the Mayan

World. These states were witnesses to the birth of the grandeur, knowledge

and splendor of this millennia-old culture, and to this day they are home to

priceless heritage that visitors must experience at least once in their lives.

From approximately 2000 BC to 1546 AD, the Mayans shaped a civilization

whose architectural forms are the most tangible part of Mexico’s ancient

heritage, and to this day, enormous palaces, richly detailed murals, impo-

sing ceremonial centers and the ruins of grand cities remain. Every disco-

very in southeast Mexico sheds light on the depth of the Mayans’ scientific

and astronomical knowledge and confirms what we already knew: that Ma-

yan society achieved greatness in ways that few other civilizations have.

Secrets that lie within pyramids and temples, in the depths of the jungle,

in the beauty of its streets and in the warmth of its people are a genuine sou-

rce of pride to Mexico and every Mexican. Thus as always, the

Mundo Maya

opens its doors to receive any and all who look for surprises and adventure

in the place where Mayan civilization still dazzles.

Ancient Mayan civilization

is recognized throughout

Calakmul

Named a

unesco

World Heritage Site in 2002, this

archaeological site is just beginning to reveal the

glories of an ancient city full of splendor. It dates from

the Classic period and yet this urban center—thought

to be Mexico’s largest—is magnificently preserved,

particularly its temples, which tower over the

surrounding jungle density. La Gran Plaza, focal point

of five architectural complexes, lends cohesion to this

ancient political and religious center. And you simply

can’t beat the view at 50 meters up, atop Estructura II.

CAMPECHE

Featuring some of the region’s most beautiful coasts, jungles and cenotes, as well as a strong

colonial influence, the state of Campeche, along with its capital, seems protected by a wall that

safeguards it from time’s passing. Traces of Mayan culture discovered here date from the mid-

pre-Classic period, an epoch that witnessed important advances in agricultural development

and ceramics techniques. It was during the Classic period that many surviving structures were

developed; they have made Campeche one of the very best destinations for discovering the

Mundo Maya.

The residents of the state’s eleven municipal jurisdictions, heirs to mestizo tradition and known

throughout Mexico for their hospitality, also hold the secrets to traditional cuisines that center on

seafood delicacies like

cazón

fish and shrimp.

CampeChe

Campeche’s state capital city was a seat of Mayan civilization from roughly 900 AD, under the jurisdiction

of the Edzná political center. The city’s founding, however, occurred during the Spanish Conquest of Mexico.

The combination of the Spaniards’ arrival and indigenous cultural heritage has led to a marvelous outcome:

Campeche still retains its small-town, relaxed atmosphere. The compact downtown area — protected by

the famed city wall and constructed between 1686 and 1704, in reaction to a long history of pirate attacks

— hides well-preserved houses whose façades seem always to have just been painted. The city’s Plaza de la

Independencia fills with life on afternoons, and its imposing cathedral is bathed in light as night falls. In addition

to being Mexico’s sole fortified city,

unesco

declared Campeche a World Heritage Site in 1999.

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