Playa del Carmen Arqueological Sites
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Archaeological sites near Playa del CarmenSeveral of Mexico's famous archaeological sites can be reached from Playa del Carmen, such as: Chichen ItzaThis archaeological city of the state of Yucatan was founded by the Maya-Itzas who came led by Itzamna after separating from Acalon. They arrived in the Peninsula around the year 435-455 A.D.. Chichen was occupied twice. The first occupation was from 495 to 692, and the second from 948 to 1204. The architecture of the first period is considered to be authentically Maya, and the second is considered to have Toltec influence, since it has certain elements in common with those found in Tula, the ancient capital of the Toltec-Hueytlapalanecas TulumConsidered by many as the most beautiful of the Mayan sites, is small but exquisitely poised on the fifteen-meter-high cliffs above the Caribbean. When the Spanish first set eyes on the place in 1518, they considered it as large and beautiful a city as Seville, Spain. They were, perhaps misled by their dreams of El Dorado, by the glory of its position, and by the brightly painted facades of the buildings. Architecturally, Tulum is no match for these great cities. Nevertheless, thanks to the setting, it sticks in the memory like no other. CobaThis archeological site was constructed in between two lakes. More than 80 squared kilometers of buildings and remains. Its main pyramid is the tallest of the whole Peninsula with 42 meters high (130 feet tall) overlooking the rain forest area. Sian ka'an bisphere reserveHeading south of Playa del Carmen, travelers can get to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Natural Reserve, also known as "the place where the sky begins". It is an area of 530,000 hectare formed by rain forest, lakes, swamps, coast ponds, bays and reefs; all of which also come to be the natural habitat of thousands of animal species, such as jaguars and pumas, white-tail deer, crocodiles, howler and spider monkeys and an astonishing 345 species of birds. About 1,000 inhabitants in the reserve live off fishing. All day expeditions from Monday to Saturday are available, which include a three hour boat trip. Requires reservations in advance. Xel-haThis place is considerate the largest natural aquarium in the world. Conformed by a huge inlet is a nice setting for hundreds of tropical fishes; known also for its site ruins, many cenotes and caves. Restaurants, showers and lockers available. Reef Club PlayacarIs an All Inclusive resort located next to Playa del Carmen, on the coast of the Riviera Maya, 40 minutes south of Cancun. Nestled on one of the most beautiful white sandy beaches of Playa del Carmen, the resort provides a unique feeling of freedom and natural relaxation amidst lush tropical jungle greenery, natural springs (cenotes), vestiges of Mayan ruins and much more. The Reef Club Playacar is the first resort in the Playacar development area, within 15 minutes walking distance to downtown Playa del Carmen and the pier, from where the ferry to Cozumel takes only 45 minutes. XcaretPlaya Del Carmen is also an ideal spot for visiting one of the most beautiful parks in Mexico: Xcaret, which is also the place where ferries set off to the Island of Cozumel. It is also near the natural well area of Puerto Aventuras while the largest natural aquarium in the world, Xel-Ha, is just forty-five minutes away. To find hotel accommodations in Playa del Carmen Arqueological Sites please use the search box below, where you will find the best hotel selection at the lowest guaranteed rates.
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