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Mayan mystique: the
ancient sites of Tulum in
Mexico and (inset)
Guatemala’s Tikal
Epic
Inspire your
clients’ inner
explorer,
says DAVE
RICHARDSON
THE MAYAN TRAIL
The Mayans are probably
the most fascinating of Latin
America’s ancient cultures, not
only for their love of astronomy
and bloodthirsty rituals, but
also for the abrupt ending of
their advanced civilisation.
The easiest way to
experience their ruined cities is from Cancun or
the Mayan Riviera in Mexico, on day trips or
longer to Chichen Itza, Uxmal and Tulum.
But the Mayan civilisation spread throughout
Central America, and some of the most impressive
sites can be found in the countries neighbouring
Mexico. Guatemala has a remarkable site at
Tikal, deep in the rainforest, and the country has
IMAGE: MARK HAKANSSON developed quality accommodation to rival that in
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