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Visit the ancient Mayan culture in Mexico

If you like ancient architecture, Mexico offers plenty of it, and you can look into the ancient civilizations of the Mayans and Aztecs in Central America.

Mexico’s Mayan civilization left a lasting legacy around the Yucatan Peninsula and Chiapas.

During the empire’s golden age around the years 250-900, the Mayans built spectacular stone cities with magnificent pyramids, ornate palaces and ceremonial temples that amazed the Spanish Conquistadors when they arrived in 1519.

Swimming in crystal clear cenotes, where the Mayans made human sacrifices to their gods, along with offerings of gold and jade, is . . .

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