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A First Look at the Mayan City of Tulum in Quintana Roo, Mexico

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Steve

The second Mayan archeological site I visited in Quintana Roo, Mexico was the coastal city of Tulum . Â The city was at its height between the 13th and 15th centuries .  Tulum was unusual in that it was a walled city … Continue reading →

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The Left Side of the Temple of the Masks in Kohunlich, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Steve

The one thing that visitors want to see in the Mayan city of Kohunlich in Quintana Roo, Mexico is the Temple of the Masks .  The structure is now largely covered with palm thatch, protecting the masks .  On the left side … Continue reading →

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The Right Side of the Temple of the Masks in Kohunlich, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Steve

The shining star of the Mayan city of Kohunlich in Quintana Roo, Mexico is the Temple of the Masks .  The structure now visible was covered by later construction, leaving the masks in remarkable condition .  At least one of … Continue reading →

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Merwyn Plaza, Ball Court, and Temple of the Masks in Kohunlich, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Steve

Adjacent to the Stelae Plaza is Merwyn Plaza and the Ball Court .  The plaque at the Ball Court describes the ball game. The Ball Game As with other Mayan sites of importance, Kohunlich has a Ball Game court .  The … Continue reading →

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Stelae Plaza in Kohunlich, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Steve

Adjacent to the Acropolis Plaza is the Stelae Plaza, named for the building on the east side of the plaza, the Stelae Structure .  Along the stairs leading up to the Stelae Structure are the stelae themselves: upright stone slabs … Continue reading →

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The Palace and the Western Residential Complex in Kohunlich, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Steve

Stretching out below the Acropolis in the Mayan city of Kohunlich in Quintana Roo, Mexico is a large grassy field called the Acropolis Plaza .  The Acropolis itself is located on the eastern edge of this field. Acropolis Plaza in … Continue reading →

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The Acropolis in Kohunlich, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Steve

The largest structure in the ancient Mayan city of Kohunlich is called the Acropolis .  As in other buildings with residential funcions, stone beds can be seen with small cubbyholes beneath where the resident could store possessions .  The descriptive … Continue reading →

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Kohunlich, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Steve

Kohunlich is an ancient Mayan city in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo .  It is located in southeastern Mexico on the Yucatí¡n peninsula, close to the borders of Belize and Guatemala .  The entrance sign states: Kohunlich Archaeological Site … Continue reading →

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The Coast of Haiti

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Steve

The coast of Haiti is beautiful with tall green mountains surrounded by turquoise water .  Fishermen earn their living from small boats with makeshift sails and a water taxi stands idle near the coast .  Off the coast of Haiti lies the … Continue reading →

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Labadee, Haiti

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Steve

I just recently returned from a trip to the Caribbean where I visited Hispaniola, an island shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic .  The village of Labadee is located on the northern coast of Haiti .  One of the … Continue reading →

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