Dec 2 2011
Enlightening Holidays To Mexico
Are you looking forward to enjoy your holidays in Mexico? If yes, then you should make the effort to see the world-famous Meso-American ruins in the nation. Remember that Central and South Mexico was the birthplace of several civilizations before the country was conquered by Spain. Many of the ruins are well-preserved, the most prominent being Aztec, Mayan, and Olmec.
Here are some of the ruins that you must visit to have an insight of the stunning structures that these ancient civilizations constructed.
1. Mayapan, Chichen Itza, and other ancient cities
The ruins of the city of Mayapan can be reached via a one-hour drive to the northeast of Ruta Puuc. Here you can see the step pyramids of Chichen Itza, structures constructed by the Mayas at the height of their civilization. There are also other ruined cities such as Tulum on the east coast; Coba, which is northwest of Tulum; Pole, which is south of Playa del Carmen and Calakmul near the Guatemalan border.
2. The Ruins of Chiapas
To west coast of Mexico lies the state of Chiapas. Here you can find the ruined temples of Palenque, the strange glyphs of the old city of Yaxchilan, the paintings of the old walls of Bonampak, and the ruins of the Tonina fortress.
3. Parque-Museo La Venta
The city of Villahermosa north of the Chiapas state is the location of the Parque-Museo La Venta. This facility displays a large array of classical Olmec sculptures.
4. Archaeological sites of Veracruz
The state of Veracruz at the eastern side of the country has great archaeological sites. Visit Tres Zapotes, the ceremonial center of the Olmecs; the ruined of Zempoala, a large Totonac city; and El Tajin, with the Pyramid of the Niches as its centerpiece. You can also go to the nearby city of Xalapa where you can visit the Museo de Antropologia. This famous facility features an array of enormous Olmec head sculptures.
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