jeudi 6 juin 2013

Explore Mexico

By Frank D. Gardner


How much do you know about Mexico? It's a country that provides a number of amazing attractions. This country is very popular especially when it comes to adventure travel and eco tourism. Not forgetting that it gives tourists the opportunity to visit several ancient Mayan sites and embark on lagoon tours that allows tourist to see a rich flora and fauna.

Those who are interested in history and archaeology will not want to miss the chance to visit the ancient Mayan temples and ruins. Hiking tours in Mexico will show you the amazing ruins and majestic ancient temple pyramids. In the National Museum of Archaeology in Guatemala City, the relics of the Mayan ruins can be seen.

The Mayans built the most extraordinary structures and were considered to be one of the sophisticated and amazing civilizations. In the museum, you can find a lot of unusual musical instruments that they have made on display such as the different types of flutes and ocarina. The museum provides a great insight of the way of life of the ancient people.

The Chichen Itza ruins are well known to the world and are well visited and it can be found in the Yucatan. This Maya site is the largest in Mexico. By booking a Chichen Itza tour, you can explore these fabulous ruins. Your tour guide will lead the tour and give some useful information about the ancient ruins and civilization. In this tour, you will see and explore the amazing and the largest pyramid called the El Castillo. This archaeological site covers a large area and it is very important as well as historic. To have an idea of what you want to explore and see, try to read some information about the site. One example is, there are lots of ball courts that were used by the Mayas for their sport activities. Nevertheless none of us is particularly clear on the rules of the game they played, it sounds as if the players were in the end sacrificed, and thus this sport is not for those who lack courage. These ball courts are deemed to be the oldest known game form in the history of mankind. They are somewhat spread out from the other parts of the ruins, therefore you should have an idea prior to the trip to save yourself from taking long walks as well as save time.

Moreover, you can find other amazing Maya sites in the area of the Yucatan. Calakmul archaeological site can be found on the south. Towards the end of the ancient Maya history, this town came to the fore. And, because of the many depictions of snake heads around the town it was called the Snake Kingdom. In addition, the Tulum site can be visited in this country. Experience an exciting slide through the tree tops by taking the Tulum and Zip line tour that will enable you to see these amazing ruins.

Interested to see the diverse wildlife of Mexico? If so, then there are other tours that will take you to the bio reserve in the region where you can see an abundant flora and fauna. Do you want to see frightening creatures like sharks or alligators? Then embark on shark or crocodile tours. In case you want to embark on a relaxed tour then the Cozumel Lagoon bird watching tour is the best to take. A variety of bird species inhabit this lagoon which will keep any photographer and avid birdwatcher busy while on the tour.

For the scuba diving enthusiasts, taking the 4 day Belize tour would be ideal. Explore the wonderful marine life of Belize and swim its crystal blue waters. Belize offers an amazing underwater adventure and scenery where you can see an abundant aquatic species and beautiful corals.




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