Planeta Maya Adventures

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22/09/2022

Welcome to the 2022 autumn equinox!
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There are only two moments each year when neither pole points toward the Sun, and the Sun lies directly above Earth’s equator. These moments are the equinoxes. On the date of the equinox, at any location, the lengths of day and night are roughly equal.

To keep track of time, the Maya observed and recorded the yearly cycles of the Sun; including the times of equinoxes, solstices, and the zenith and nadir passages.

Sunlight and shadows, as well as the position of the Sun during sunrise and sunset, are recorded in the architecture of the magnificent pyramids, palaces, and other structures of ancient Maya cities to this day.

These special times of the year were celebrated with pomp and ceremony in ancient times; and, today, thousands of people, both Maya and non-Maya, visit archaeological sites and witness the relationship between the Sun and the structures of these monumental cities.

Photos from Dzibilchaltun and Chichén Itzá , Yucatán, México 🇲🇽

21/09/2022

Sian Ka’an Reserve of the Biosphere
🌍 UNESCO Natural World Heritage

🔹Experience a wonderful boat ride searching for dolphins , sea turtles, crocodiles and manatees in their natural habitat .

🔹Enjoy an unforgettable snorkeling session among tropical fish and colorful coral formations.

🔹Capture breathless blue turquoise colors at the the natural swimming pool.

🔹Delight yourself tasting fresh seafood or traditional Mexican dishes at our beach side restaurant .

🐊🐢🐬🤿 🐠🪸🏝

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20/09/2022

15/09/2022

Planeta Punta Laguna & Cobá
Wild monkeys sanctuary

🔹Explore the spider and howler monkeys sanctuary.

🔹Live an adventure flying on a zip line, rappelling into a cenote and canoeing through a lagoon.

🔹Discover an authentic Mayan community.

🔹Enjoy a history-laden bike ride in Coba archeological site

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26/07/2022

Planeta Muyil & Tulum

🔹Enjoy a boat ride through lagoons, canals and mangroves within the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, declared a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

🔹Relax and let yourself be carried away by the gentle currents of a lazy river while enjoying the sounds of nature.

🔹Marvel at the famous walled Mayan city overlooking the Caribbean Sea.



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25/07/2022

Visite Chichén Itzá & Valladolid avec nos chers amis Gregory et Nathan de la Belgique 🇧🇪💪🏾🥊💥

Chichén Itzá c’est le site incontournable de la péninsule de Yucatán . Zone archéologique déclarée patrimoine de l’humanité par l’UNESCO . La pirámide de Kukulkán a été choisie nouvelle merveille du monde moderne.

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20/07/2022

Arts & crafts of Yucatan 🫶

18/07/2022

It’s time for a splash 💦

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17/07/2022

Venus, Jupiter and Mars on Temple II of Tikal, Guatemala. The ruler Jasaw Chan K'awiil inaugurated many construction projects at Tikal, including Temple II, a flattened but massive pyramid on the west side of the great plaza. Its unique carved lintel and now-fragmented stela (once placed atop the superstructure) depict a royal woman, and it has been suggested that the temple commemorated the chief queen of Jasaw Chan K'awiil, mother of his heir, Lady Lachan Une' Mo' (12 Macaw Tails). Despite excavations inside it has not been possible to detect her tomb.

Source: COGGINS, CLEMENCY
1975 Painting and Drawings Styles at Tikal. Ph.D. dissertation, Harvard University.

Photography: Kenneth Garrett

Venus, Júpiter y Marte sobre el Templo II de Tikal, Guatemala. El gobernante Jasaw Chan K'awiil inauguró muchos proyectos de construcción en Tikal, entre ellos el Templo II, una pirámide aplanada pero masiva en la zona oeste de la gran plaza. Su singular dintel labrado y su estela ahora fragnmentada (alguna vez colocada a lo alto de la super estructura) ilustran a una mujer de la realeza, por lo que se ha sugerido que el templo conmemoraba a la reina principal de Jasaw Chan K'awiil, madre de su heredero, Señora Lachan Une' Mo' (12 Colas de Guacamaya). A pesar de las excavaciones en el interior no se ha podido detectar su tumba.

Fuente: COGGINS, CLEMENCY
1975 Painting and Drawings Styles at Tikal. Ph.D. dissertation, Harvard University.

Fotografía: Kenneth Garrett

09/07/2022

Getting to know Sac Actun

Sac Actún, which in Mayan means “white cave”, is currently the largest flooded cave system in the world. Located under Tulum, Sac Actún extends 347 km and has more than 200 cenotes. Until 2018, his map traced 263 km of flooded caves. However, in that year it was found that the Dos Ojos system (83 km) is connected to it, taking the title from Ox Bel Há (270 km). In addition, it is possible that Sac Actún is connected to three other nearby systems. Quintana Roo has more than 1,400 km of flooded underground passages, which protect the remote and recent history of the state, contain fresh water reserves and are the source of a great biodiversity.

Photo: Paul Nicklen

Conociendo Sac Actún

Sac Actún, que en maya quiere decir “cueva blanca”, es actualmente el sistema de cavernas inundadas más grande del mundo. Localizado bajo Tulum, Sac Actún se extiende 347 km y cuenta con más de 200 cenotes. Hasta 2018, su mapa trazaba 263 km de cuevas inundadas. Sin embargo, en ese año se comprobó que el sistema Dos Ojos (de 83 km) está conectado a él, arrebatándole el título a Ox Bel Há (que registra 270 km). Además, es posible que Sac Actún se encuentre conectado con otros tres sistemas cercanos. Quintana Roo cuenta con más 1400 km de pasajes subterráneos inundados, los cuales resguardan la historia remota y reciente del estado, contienen las reservas de agua dulce y son el sustento de una gran biodiversidad.

Sac Actun (in Mayan “white cave”) is currently the largest flooded cave system in the world. Located beneath Tulum, it has an extension of 347 km and registers more than 200 cenotes. Originally, the map of Sac Actun traced 263 km of flooded caves. However, in 2018 it was found that the Dos Ojos system (83 km) is connected to it, taking out the title from Ox Bel Ha (270 km). It is also possible that Sac Actun is connected to three other nearby systems. Quintana Roo has more than 1,400 km of flooded underground passages protecting the remote and recent history of the region, containing fresh water reserves and supporting a great amount of biodiversity.

Foto: Paul Nicklen

07/07/2022

Ria Lagartos - Las Coloradas

🦩 Enjoy a boat ride through the Nature Reserve home to the largest colony of pink flamingos in Mexico.

🐊 Spot crocodiles, cormorans ,pelicans and much more..

🌴 Take a relaxing exfoliant clay bath.

🌞 Capture wonderful memories at the lush pink lagoons.

06/07/2022

05/07/2022

Punta Laguna Nature Reserve & Coba

🌿Explore the sanctuary of spider and howler monkeys.

🌿Live an adventure flying on a zip line, rappelling down to a cenote and canoeing through
a lake in the middle of the jungle.

🌿Discover an authentic Mayan community.

🌿Visit the mysterious Mayan ancient city where the highest pyramid in the area is located.

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04/07/2022

How many “new wonders of the world”have you visited ? Chichén Itzá it’s a must ! 🙌🏽🤩

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