Articles related to "Mayan"

Discover Mayan ruins tucked away in the exquisite Mexican jungle, and take a refreshing dip in the clear blue waters of Agua Azul.

The Mayans were a highly advanced civilization that made many predictions, including is interpreted as an end of the world prophesy.

The Maya have a long history of traditions and beliefs using natural sources for food, medicine, clothing and ceremonies; today, the Maya continue to follow tradition.

From colonial architecture and ancient ruins to beautiful beaches and cenotes, Merida offers all the treasures of the Mayan Riviera and more.

Many people believe that the end of Mayan calender in 2012 has something to do with an apocalyptic event that would spell the end of man kind.

More than 600 Mayan sites have been identified in Belize. Visitors can climb to the top of ancient Mayan pyramids, and explore the jungle-covered remains of ruined cities

The Maya used guidance from the Gods and a complex calendar to farm successful crops; however, constant Mayan warfare may have contributed to vital crop failure.

Located near several popular resort destinations, a visit to the ruins of Tulum offers a perfect addition to any Mexican vacation.

2012 the end of the world? From Mayan 2012 predictions the Mayan Calendar's 2012 says so, and even Hollywood has a 2012 movie. What does the historical research show?

Hidden in the jungles of Quintana Roo, Mexico, the Chacchoben Mayan ruins offer visitors a chance to explore the ancient Mayan culture and civilization.

Everyone is talking about 2012. What happens when the Mayan Calendar ends in December of that year? Does the world end, or is it the beginning of a glorious new age?

Tikal National Park is to Guatemala what Chichen Itza is to Mexico. An ancient city of 3000 Mayan ruins set in 222 square miles of impressive, dense jungle.

Researchers say the Mayans were making wine when they first used the fruit of cacao plants, and chocolate came a lot later.

Why not try following the Mayan calendar for a New Year's resoloution? Would certainly make life a little more interesting. Here's an introduction to their unique system.

Mayan temples are awe inspiring to visit, but knowing which ones to concentrate on can be confusing.

The Mayan ruins of Altun Ha offer a glimpse into the Mayan world, with stone temples and other structures for visitors to explore.

Although the extent of the practice is debated by scholars, human sacrifice played an important role in Aztec religion and culture.

This year a team of Mexico's INAH archaeologists discovered a cenote (sinkhole) cave containing a one-hundred-yard Mayan road to "hell"' near Tzibichen, Yucatán, Mexico.

If the Mayans predicted an alignment during the winter solstice in the year 2012 would signal the end of the world, what is so special about the sky on this night?

Mayans were very accurate about astronomy & measurements. Last day on the Mayan calender is December 21, 2012. Does this mean end of the world or beginning of a new age?

The Mayan Encounter includes rappelling into a Cenote, cleansing by a Maya shaman, swimming in an underground pool, and lunch in an authentic Mayan village.

The Mexican coast known as the Riviera Maya offers the ruins and the wealth of Maya history that accompanies them as well as breathtaking scenery and even nude beaches.

Avid snorkelers will enjoy a trip along Mexico's Mayan Riviera Coast to snorkel in the cenotes, which are basically underground caverns.

The seventh century Mayan prophet, Pacal Votan, proclaimed: " if humanity wishes to save itself from biospheric destruction it must return to living in natural time."

Do you ever dream of exploring the archaeological ruins of an ancient society? Open to the public since 1998, the Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave in Belize offers just that.

It’s called the Temple of the Magicians because it is so steep that the legend is this Mayan ruin in the Yucatan was built by a mystical dwarf.

In Friar Diego de Landa's "Yucatan Before and After The Conquest" the friar immortalized for future generations the very culture he wished to eradicate.

Is there anything in the Bible about 2012? Does the Mayan prediction of apocalypse in 2012 line up with biblical eschatology? Are there Bible predictions for 2012?

For travelers on a shoestring budget, Mayan ruins in El Salvador offer a great alternative to well-trodden sites in Guatemala or the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico.

The author, attending a travel writing workshop in Mexico, found that such learning experiences in addition to being enjoyable could lead to an abundance of story ideas

Based on Scott Smith's chilling best-seller, 'The Ruins' brings a new lease of life to the horror genre.

Say what you will about Mel Gibson and his personal escapades, Apocalypto is a brave, smart, and beautiful film.

Within a short distance from the Town of Tulum there are many activities and sights to see. Take a trip to the Gran Cenote, float down a mangrove river or fly fish.

Chichen Itza, an ancient Mayan city in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, contains dozens of stone structures that are both aesthetically pleasing and thoughtfully designed.

Mel Gibson is better suited behind the camera than behind the wheel, delivering another visceral, thrilling and gorgeous film.

Another disaster flick from Roland Emmerich staring John Cusack, Danny Glover, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Woody Harrelson.

Leave Cancun behind for the charms of this millennia-old city on the Yucatán Peninsula, a great place to begin a trek along the Riviera Maya.

The article briefly explores the parable of the Hole in Man theory and the message and warning directed to Society.

Some ancient myths about the constellation Orion saw it as a mother or creator god rather than as a hunter. These myths were surprisingly prescient.

Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort is the ideal place for a vacation that offers both an adventurous experience on land and sea, and luxury accommodations for its guests.

Travel to Mexico is always a popular option. The Mayan Yucatan with cities such as Cancun and Playa Del Carmen offer visitors an intriguing mix of old and new cultures.

Playa Del Carmen on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula has plenty to offer the visitor looking for year-round tropical sunshine and a relaxed pace of life.

Tulum, has a rugged coastline set against the whitest beaches, the most colourful waters, and dramatic Mayan Ruins perched on a cliff edge.

Roland Emmerich creates an anthology of disaster films from the past.

Resort holidays can be a nice break, but they get boring. Real adventure waits just outside of the hotel's gates. Explore and make exciting memories to take home.

Here's a few tips on how to get to the Yucatan Peninsula, where to stay, and which of the many ancient Mayan sites to visit on your first trip into the past.

Purveyors of 2012 doomsday scenarios provide scientific sounding astronomical myths to lend their end of the world predictions an aura of authenticity. It just ain't so!

Nestled on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, far from Cancún, travelers can find relaxation and adventure at Rancho Encantado where warm, azure, healing waters lap at the shore

The village of Bacalar and Laguna Bacalar, Mexico's second largest fresh water lake, are fast becoming ecologically sound places to vacation and to consider investment.

Discover what the Maya really have to say about 2012 in "The Maya of Eternal Time" - a web broadcast from their spokesperson Drunvalo Melchizedek.