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Articles related to "Yucatan"
Merida: The "White City" From colonial architecture and ancient ruins to beautiful beaches and cenotes, Merida offers all the treasures of the Mayan Riviera and more. merida travel • merida mexico • merida mayan riviera • merida chichen itza • merida paseo de montejo
Explore and Dive the Mexican Yucatan Mexico's Yucatan peninsula offers good diving, beaches, and ancient ruins. scuba • scuba • scuba diving • scuba diving • scuba diving
A Cultural Tour of the Yucatan Enjoy the warmth and culture of Mexico. See flamingos in Ria Lagartos and pristine Mayan ruins at the newly discovered Ek' Balam. cultural tour yucatan • colonial city valladolid • yucatan maya ruins • swim x'keken cenote • kukulkan chichen itza
How Divers and Tourists Affect Yucatan's Waters Snorkeling the crystalline waters of Mexico's reefs and freshwater sinkholes is an experience that may only be sustained with the support of the divers themselves. snorkeling diving yucatan • reefs cenotes mexico • snorkel sinkholes • water quality affects reefs • mexican riviera hotel pollution
The Yucatan is a Memorable Vacation Destination Playa del Carmen, just south of Cancun on the Yucatan Penninsula of Mexico, offers endless amenities, sight seeing opportunities and pristine beaches. playa del carmen • activities in playa del carmen • mexican riviera • xel-ha • xcaret
Vacation in the Yucatan and Help Sea Turtles Tourism, along with the cash it provides the Yucatan's beach-boom economy, provides the single most compelling reason for Mexico to keep natural areas healthy. vacation yucatan save sea turtles • ecotourism mexico • akumal ecoresort • mexican riviera • centro ecologico nonprofit
Where have all the hummers gone? Ever wonder where the hummingbirds go? How can something so tiny travels such distances? This is a very condensed version of what they go through. hummingbirds • migration • birds • belize • yucatan
You Too Can Visit The Yucatan 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. maya • ruins • yucatan • chichen itza • tulum
Yucatan on a Budget Visiting the Yucatan is more than Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum, although it wouldn't seem so by reading travel brochures. budget travel • yucatan • cancun • chichen itza • tulum
Instead of Cancun, Chichén Itzá 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. chichen itza • mayan ruins • cancun • riviera maya • yucatan peninsula
Mexican Cuisine: Spice and Tequila Mexican cuisine can be roughly divided into three culinary regions: Northern, Central, and Southern. While similar, each region is defined by certain localized ingredient mexico • mexicain cuisine • tequila • mezcal • fejitas
Uxmal - Magical Mayan Pyramid 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. yucatan • mayan ruins • pyramids • mexico • chichen itza
The Magnificent Maya Hidden deep beneath centuries of jungle overgrowth until the mid 1800s, the secret splendor of the magnificent Maya remains an enigma to researchers and scholars. Capable of complex civilization, art, astronomy, math and science dating back to 300 BC, the reasons for their rise and demise are still unclear, despite the fact that there are more than 4 million Maya alive today. What do we really know--and why don't we know more? maya • ancient • mesoamerica • stelae • hieroglyphics
Get a life IV Given the right conditions, life started almost immediately; yet the road to complex organisms and to intelligence was probably more arduous and fraught with devastating incidents of which the sky was not absent. yucatan • ediacran • mitochondria • prokaryote • eukaryote
Ruby Throated Hummingbird pt.3,Migration and Habitats The last in a series of three articles that covers the migration and breeding grounds of the ruby throated hummingbird. There are thirty-eight states and seven Canadian provinces that become summer homes for the ruby throated hummingbird. When migration begins, there is an amazing amount of flight miles to cover before reaching the wintering grounds in Central America, and Panama. ruby • throated • hummingbird • migration • breeding
Affordable Mexican Vacation Eco Paraiso, a great alternative to the hectic pace of Cancun and the Mayan Riviera. Find flocks of Pink Flamingos, explore Mayan ruins, and bask on deserted beaches. beaches • mexico • yucatan peninsula • nature • bird watchers
Best Places to Fly Fish for Tarpon Tarpon are one of the most sought-after species in the sport of saltwater fly fishing. Some of the best spots for tarpon are in the northern Caribbean. fly fishing for tarpon • best places to catch tarpon • tarpon fly fishing • saltwater fly fishing destinations • tarpon on fly
An Interview with Bacalar, Mexico RE/MAX Broker Alejandro "Alex" Apellaniz fled from the bustling Playa del Carmen area, three hours to the north and near Cancun, to the tranquility of the small village Bacalar. alejandro “alex” apellaniz • re/max broker • real estate • laguna bacalar • quintana roo state
Chichen Itza The Yucatan city Chichen Itza was a six square mile city built starting in the seventh century AD. It was taken over by the Toltecs and later torn apart by a civil war. chichen itza • mayan • mexico • yucatan • toltec
Dani the Manatee—An Endangered Species Manatees are considered an endangered species. Get to know this one, Dani, who lives near Chetumal in Laguna Guerrero in the Southern Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico dani the manatee • endangered species • visit him in his home in the southern mexican yuca • chetumal • quintana roo
Facts About Asteroids Learn more about the thousands of miniature planets called asteroids that orbit the sun. asteroid facts • largest asteroids • size and mass of asteroids • discovery of asteroids • dwarf planets
Fly Fishing in Ascension Bay Ascension Bay (Bahia de la Ascension) is the northernmost, and most easily accessible of the three bays in the Yucatan Peninsula, and it offers an abundance of gamefish. fly fishing ascension bay • ascension bay fishing • fly fishing mexico • bonefish mexico • fly fishing grand slam
Healing in Tulum, Mexico Healers, reiki, massage therapy, a shaman, yoga and tai chi hosted by Cabanas Copal Hotel in Tulum. healing • tulum mexico travel • spiritual retreat • maya riviera • yucatan peninsula
Mérida, Mexico Museum Displays Catherwood Art The famous 19th century lithographs of Maya ruins by Frederick Catherwood (1799-1854) can now be seen by the public in a restored mansion in Mérida, Yucatán's capital. mérida • mexico museum displays catherwood art • lithographs of frederick catherwood now housed in • casa frederick catherwood • yucatan peninsula
Off the Beaten Path Mexico Honeymoon Spots From swimming in underwater caves to exploring the winding, cobblestone paths that lead to the Alleyway of the Kiss, Mexico honeymoons offer romance and adventure. mexico honeymoon • romantic mexican destinations • off the beaten path • honeymoon experience • mexico
Permit, Saltwater fly Fishing's Ultimate Quarry Though permit are finicky, enabling fly fishers to spook and disperse the fish with the slightest casting error, successful permit fishing relies on a couple factors. permit fly fishing • fly fishing for permit • ascension bay • fishing in mexican yucatan • belize permit
Review of Woman of a Thousand Secrets The latest of Barbara Wood's history-based novels tells the story of Tonina, a young woman searching for her roots in Central America before Columbus. pre-columbian fiction • mayans • pre-hispanic ball games • tikal • chichen itza
Top Mayan Temples Mayan temples are awe inspiring to visit, but knowing which ones to concentrate on can be confusing. mayan temple • mayan ruins • mayan archeology • palenque • tikal
Tula, Capital of the Toltecs Tula (or Tollan) was the capital of the Toltec empire and followed Teotihuacan as the strongest power in Mesoamerica. toltecs • tula • tezcatlipoca • aztecs • mass human sacrifice
Mayan Traditions and Beliefs 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. mayan traditions and beliefs • preserving the ancient mayan way of life • ancient mayan use of the land • mayan use of plants for medicine and fabrics • survival of the maya
The Viking-Maya Connection The legend of Quetzalcoatl is known throughout Latin America, although he is called by many different names. vikings • quetzalcoatl • kukulkan • mayas • incas
Darwinian Pool Room (Discussion Article) Time may keep on slipping into the future, but does it do so of its own free will? Do we impose our own will on time, an otherwise abstract concept? Join us as we explore temporal qualities, evolution, Creation, and a friendly game of billiards with this little story by Isaac Asimov. darwinian pool room • isaac asimov short stories • review of darwinian pool room • evolution • creation
Freedom Paradise, Hurricane Wilma, and Mexicana Airlines A summary of my vacation at Freedom Paradise Resort on the Riviera Maya, a resort that used to advertise as being large size people friendly. The vacation was cut short by hurricane Wilma, but I made other interesting discoveries while in Mexico. freedom paradise • reservations • riviera maya • mexico • all inclusive resort
Mexico Bed and Breakfasts
Planning a trip to Mexico and looking for a place to stay, then read on for a few suggestions from luxiurous bed and breakfasts to inexpensive hostels. bed and breakfasts • b&b • accommodations • guest lodging • private lodging
Mass Extinction at Cretaceous-Tertiary Boundary Although it's not the biggest event, the mysteriousness of the Cretaceous-Tertiary (K/T) extinction gets the most attention from the public, media and even scientists. cretaceous tertiary extinction • k/t extinction • extinction events • dinosaur extinction • causes of extinction
Mel Gibson and the Maya Mel Gibson takes us into the world of the ancient Maya civilization. Their beautiful but sometimes bizzare culture is one of histories greatest mysteries. maya • mel gibson • apocalypto • mystery • mexico
Cancun - Beyond the Beach! For many travelers, Cancun's onslaught of primed-to-party youths and the clamor of all night revelers are the epitome of a traveler’s hell. Yet, in addition to its miles of pristine beaches, Cancun is also home to endless adventures with everything from mysterious Mayan ruins to wildlife-filled nature preserves. So if Cancun’s sun and sand leave you hot, hot, hot under the collar, it’s time for a refreshing side trip - beyond the beach. cancun • caribbean • travel • chichen itza • tulum
The Sea Grape The sea grape, a native of the Caribbean, is no relative of the familiar grape that is grown throughout the U.S. sea grape • hedges • screens • windreaks
The New Seven Wonders of the World Will it be the Acropolis? And Alhambra? Or Angkor? Or The Eiffel Tower? What about the Great Wall of China? Which sites will be named The New Seven Wonders of the World? new seven wonders of world • voting for the winning seven monuments • twenty -one finalists chosen from the original • original wonders of the ancient world • so cast your vote. alhambra – spain
Putting Together the Puzzle Pieces of Pre-Columbian Mexico The ancient people of Mesoamerican were not the violent savages depicted by Europeans after the Spanish invasion. Instead, they became highly accomplished in art, medicine, philosophy, complex astrology and math, architecture, government and organized religion. Where did ancient Mesoamericans come from and how did they transform from loosely knit hunter-gatherers to complex, legendary civilizations? pre-columbian • civilization • mexico • nomads • religion
The Conquest of Mesoamerica: Part One What happened to change the magnificence of Mesoamerica's civilizations? According to history, the invasion of the region by Spain prompted changes that forever altered the destiny of these indigenous peoples. Others claim the events that unfolded were prophecy fulfilled. In part one of this report of the conquest of Mesoamerica, all the forces at play unfold. cortes • conquest • mexico • aztec • moctezuma
The Conquest of Mesoamerica: Part Two What were Spain's motives in the conquest of Mesoamerica? How did Cortes and his band of conquistadors manage to conquer the Aztec Empire, and lay seige to all of what is today called Mexico? What happened to the indigenous cultures? Part 2 offers an in depth analysis of the conquest,its motives and its impact. Ultimately, Mesoamerica would be no more. spain • cortez • moctezuma • aztec • conquest of mexico
Fonthill, Mercer Museum, Moravian Pottery & Tile Works A diversity of inspiration, Henry Mercer's Fonthill, Mercer Museum and the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works continue to hold our interest today. henry mercer • henry chapman mercer • fonthill • mercer museum • moravian pottery and tile works
Palenque: Jungle, Ruins and More Discover Mayan ruins tucked away in the exquisite Mexican jungle, and take a refreshing dip in the clear blue waters of Agua Azul. palenque jungle • palenque ruins • palenque jungle ruins • palenque chiapas • palenque mexico
Sting Ray Mass Migration Caught on Camera Sandra Critelli was in the right place at the right time to take stunning photographs of thousands of Golden Rays migrating in the Gulf of Mexico. golden cow nose ray mass migration • facts about avoiding ray stings • rayguard protective footwear for anglers and fishe • photographs of golden ray migration • biannual migration of cow nose rays in the gulf of
A Very Short Look Back at Year 1000 HAPPY NEW YEAR, CENTURY, MILLENNIUM? Did we enter a new century or a new millennium the other night? Well, a new year, at least. Give or take a few years either way, we are close to a millennium. Here are some of the major events which occurred around the year 1000. art • art • century • millennium • 1000
Hunting for a Home: Wildlife Habitats Why are habitats important, and how can I help? habitat • wildlife • backyard • ecology • conservation
Mickey Mouse Gardens: PART 1. Mickey Mouse Gardens PART 1: The Gardens at Disney's EPCOT Center in Orlando, Florida. Garden Writers Association of America visits EPCOT. mickey mouse gardens part 1: the gardens at disney • florida. garden writers association of america vis
Quetzalcoatl Meet the feathered serpent, the great civilizing god of ancient Mexico. quetzalcoatl • viracocha • god • mexico • andes
The Introduction of Europe to Chocolate When chocolate was introduced to Britain in 1650 it was distributed initially through apothecaries who marketed it as a medicinal "pick-me-up" drink. Today, there are some that think chocolate should be available on social security.<BR> <I>All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt. - Lucy Van Pelt, "Peanuts"</I> chocolate • europe • history • aztec • maya |
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