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1. Mayan Ruins of Chichen Itza Chichen Itza is one of the greatest remnants of the Mayan civilization from the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. In 2007, it was voted as a Wonder of the World, joining ranks with the Great Pyramid of Egypt and the Taj Mahal.
2. Galactic Alignment 2012 On December 21, 2012, something will occur in our galaxy that happens only once every 26,000 years. Our sun will line up with the center of our galaxy, or the "galactic equator", during the Winter Solstice. Many present-day astronomers, as...
3. Pyramids of Mexico Mexico is a fascinating country, with a huge variety of cultural things to see and do and an amazing history. There are a lot of ancient ruins in a good state of repair, some set in wonderful jungle settings. Here is a review of a cultural tour of...
4. Chichen Itza Pyramid Chichen Itza was built by the Mayan civilization in the northern center of the Yucatan state of Mexico. Dominating the center of Chichen Itza is the pyramid commonly known as "El Castillo" (the castle). This step pyramid (yes it has lots...
5. What Were They Thinking? I already have a lens on mysterious monuments which was a (relatively) serious attempt to look at the amazing structures that were created by ancient cultures all over the world. This is a more lighthearted look at some of them, yeah really for fun,...
6. The rise, fall and treasures of the ancient Mayan Civilization Recently I've been reading up on the Mayan Civilization. A civilization that thrived for thousands of years and then disappeared, leaving us with only theories on how or why such an amazing group of peoples ceased to exist... or did they. They also...
7. Travel to Yucatan, Mexico Yucatan is a state located on the north of the Yucatan Peninsula, with its coastline facing the Gulf of Mexico. Yucatan is a place of peace and friendly people, a place to explore the Maya culture, enjoy beautiful sandy beaches, underground rivers a...
8. The best way to the Mayan World: Having your Yucatan Holidays. At Yucatan Holidays, we organize everything you need to spend that special time with your family, your partner or your friends. Surrounded by unsurpassed natural beauties, pristine sandy beaches and enigmatic archaeological sites, immerse yourself in...
9. Chichen Itza, Mexico, Yucatan Peninsula Chichen Itza is the most famous of Yucatan Peninsulas Mayan sites, in Mexico and the best restored. First settled in Late Classic Period abandoned in about 9th century resettled in 10th and finally abandoned in 14th century. It has regular, steep sid...
10. Mexico Travel Tips and Topics for traveling in Mexico. Check out the articles below to get started on research for your next Mexican vacation or your retirement on the beautiful beaches and quaint towns of Mexico.  There are articles on places from Acapulxo to...
11. Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico Chichen Itza is the largest pre-Columbian archaeological city built by the Maya civilization located in the northern center of the Yucatan Peninsula, Yucatan, Mexico. It is one of Mexico's most visited tourist destinations. Chichen Itza was a center...
12. Primitive Chocolate-- The First Magic Potion The ancient history of Chocolate explains why indulging in chocolate may instinctively stimulate and release our most primal senses. The earliest origins of chocolate reveal dark and dangerous secrets from a past shrouded in pre-Columbian mystery. Is...
13. Maya Trail - Ruta Maya
14. Get out there and see the world. A travel site about travel destinations that we have been to by RV, car or airplane. In addition, location information and GPS coordinates are noted and can be entered in Google Earth. At this time, there are locations in Mexico, California and Arizo...
15. Cale Neville the Fat Meet Cale Neville, probably the second coolest guy you have ever met. Go ahead and ask him, he will let you know. Since finishing Toxicology at the U of S Cale has been bouncing around from oilfield jobs and is seeking on settling down and building a...