Mayan Ruins of the Yucatan Peninsula, Part 2

Mayan Ruins continued – 35 miles south of Cancun there is a leading commercial port known as Xcaret, or “Little inlet”. This is an eco-park that encloses a small Mayan archaeological zone. On the northern part of Cozumel island there is the largest of 30 Maya sites found on this island, known as San Gervasio. In the past it was economical and political center of the island, and what is more interesting it was the sanctuary of the Mayan moon goddess Ixchel. It is assumed that the entire Mayan world may have come to worship her.
Coba, or Ruffled water, which is what its name means, was built around four lakes. More than 6000 structures have been covered there and it is assumed that only few have been left uncovered. To the tourists the most interesting thing in Coba and mostly the reason of their visit is the Nohuch Mul Pyramid. This is the tallest pyramid in the area with 120 steps, and if you are not afraid of heights, climb up and enjoy the breathtaking view.

Coba in Mexico

Another interesting site is Xel-Ha. This name actually means “where the water is born” when you know that fact it won’t be surprising to hear that it is a water park with ruins on-site. Unfortunately, archaeological zone is only partially excavated. In the past, people use to come here to honor a variety of gods. Xel-ha was one of several key ports of the Maya city of Coba and it was likely used as a point of intercultural exchange between the Maya and other sea-navigating peoples.
I have decided to leave the best for the end. Something that really took my breath away and something I couldn’t wait to see is the Tulum. It is located on 12-meter (39 ft) cliffs overlooking the brilliant turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.

The Tulum means wall and refers to the fact that Tulum was a walled city, protected on one side by a wall of about 12 feet in height steep and on the other by cliffs facing the sea. In Temple of the Frescoes there are original Mayan frescoes that are in blue-green and outlined in black. These brilliant frescoes are really breathtaking, you won’t believe how amazing they are until you see it yourself. They are depicting Mayan gods and religious motifs. Except from the frescoes, there is so called El Castillo, or the Castle, which is the tallest building of the Tulum. Its function has never been fully discovered, but many believe that it has functioned as a navigational aid.
I hope that I have managed to satisfy your appetite for knowledge about some of the most important Mayan ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula and that my experiences have induced you to come to Mexico and see all these miracles by yourself.

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