In the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, the Tulum ruins can be found. These ancient ruins sit above the Caribbean Sea, which is known as the Mayan fortress-city. In Mayan language, Tulum means 'wall' and therefore it is also known as the "Walled City". This ancient city's main attractive feature is its spectacular location. It faces the rising sun and overlooks the magnificent sea while sitting on a cliff.
This tourist destination in Mexico is famous and it is divided into 4 primary portions which include the hotel area, the town, the archeological site plus the bio reserve.
The Town Of Tulum And Its Hotel Areas
The town and hotel areas of this region are already improved and feature a modern touch. This is because of the tourism increase and demands. These areas offer tourists first-rate dining places, less expensive and high end lodgings and gift shops that are selling interesting and rare items that features modern and ancient tastes that you can take home as souvenirs.
Architecture With Mayan Touch
The architecture in this region is generally of Mayan touch which is precisely the same type of architecture seen on most of the Yucatan Peninsula as well as of Chichen Itza, nevertheless on smaller size.
A massive wall protects one side of the ancient city while the other side is protected by the steep sea cliffs. On the northwest and southwest corners of the city, watch towers can be found, offering an added protection for the walled city. For you to enter into the city, you can find narrow gateways around the wall - two walls each on the north and south sides along with one other one wall located on the west. Tulum was deemed to be the most popular fortified Mayan city because of this impressive wall.
The Archeological Site Of Tulum
The City Square is the dominating structure in the archaeological site of this region. This structure is deemed to be the worship and political center on the city. The most outstanding at the same time the tallest building on this site is known as El Castillo or The Castle which is found on the west side of the City Square. This temple-topped pyramid structure served as a watch tower and a lighthouse. Within the square, there are other spectacular structures found such as the Temple of the Descending God, Temple of the Frescoes, Temple of the Initial Series as well as the Kukulcan Group.
Cenotes In The Area
One can find a number of sinkholes in this region. The Gran Cenote is the most popular and the most amazing among the cenotes because it's very ideal for water activities such as snorkeling and swimming. Moreover, several other well-reserved cenotes in the area can be found include Tortuga, Maya Blue, Nahron, Abejas, Vacaha, Nohoch Kiin, the Temple of Doom, the carwash cenotes and the cave systems.
The Bio Reserve In This Region
The Sian Ka'an Bio Reserve means 'where the sky is born' in Mayan language. This is certainly the most suitable name for the region considering the fact that seeing the sunrise here is like seeing the day being born.
Most of the Yucatan Peninsula's existing ecosystems comprise the biosphere reserve which includes beaches, marshes, underground rivers, cenotes, savannas, natural coral reef, freshwater and salty lagoons, low-to-medium growth jungles.
Around two thousand locals live in this place, by and large are of Mayan background, yet most of them are original residents' descendants who've lived their lives in their native homes close to the bio reserve.
Diverse Animal Wildlife
Visiting the Sian Ka'an Bio Reserve will enable one to discover the best of the Tulum wildlife. Toucans and parrots are among the several bird species that can be found and monkeys like spider and howler monkeys. Wild boars, tapir, white-tail deer, iguanas, geckos, tarantulas, garden snakes, scorpions and many different butterflies are the other animals that you can find.
This region's water wildlife is rich and you can find many aquatic animals such as all kinds of fishes, eels, turtles, sharks, crocodiles and alligators.
This tourist destination in Mexico is famous and it is divided into 4 primary portions which include the hotel area, the town, the archeological site plus the bio reserve.
The Town Of Tulum And Its Hotel Areas
The town and hotel areas of this region are already improved and feature a modern touch. This is because of the tourism increase and demands. These areas offer tourists first-rate dining places, less expensive and high end lodgings and gift shops that are selling interesting and rare items that features modern and ancient tastes that you can take home as souvenirs.
Architecture With Mayan Touch
The architecture in this region is generally of Mayan touch which is precisely the same type of architecture seen on most of the Yucatan Peninsula as well as of Chichen Itza, nevertheless on smaller size.
A massive wall protects one side of the ancient city while the other side is protected by the steep sea cliffs. On the northwest and southwest corners of the city, watch towers can be found, offering an added protection for the walled city. For you to enter into the city, you can find narrow gateways around the wall - two walls each on the north and south sides along with one other one wall located on the west. Tulum was deemed to be the most popular fortified Mayan city because of this impressive wall.
The Archeological Site Of Tulum
The City Square is the dominating structure in the archaeological site of this region. This structure is deemed to be the worship and political center on the city. The most outstanding at the same time the tallest building on this site is known as El Castillo or The Castle which is found on the west side of the City Square. This temple-topped pyramid structure served as a watch tower and a lighthouse. Within the square, there are other spectacular structures found such as the Temple of the Descending God, Temple of the Frescoes, Temple of the Initial Series as well as the Kukulcan Group.
Cenotes In The Area
One can find a number of sinkholes in this region. The Gran Cenote is the most popular and the most amazing among the cenotes because it's very ideal for water activities such as snorkeling and swimming. Moreover, several other well-reserved cenotes in the area can be found include Tortuga, Maya Blue, Nahron, Abejas, Vacaha, Nohoch Kiin, the Temple of Doom, the carwash cenotes and the cave systems.
The Bio Reserve In This Region
The Sian Ka'an Bio Reserve means 'where the sky is born' in Mayan language. This is certainly the most suitable name for the region considering the fact that seeing the sunrise here is like seeing the day being born.
Most of the Yucatan Peninsula's existing ecosystems comprise the biosphere reserve which includes beaches, marshes, underground rivers, cenotes, savannas, natural coral reef, freshwater and salty lagoons, low-to-medium growth jungles.
Around two thousand locals live in this place, by and large are of Mayan background, yet most of them are original residents' descendants who've lived their lives in their native homes close to the bio reserve.
Diverse Animal Wildlife
Visiting the Sian Ka'an Bio Reserve will enable one to discover the best of the Tulum wildlife. Toucans and parrots are among the several bird species that can be found and monkeys like spider and howler monkeys. Wild boars, tapir, white-tail deer, iguanas, geckos, tarantulas, garden snakes, scorpions and many different butterflies are the other animals that you can find.
This region's water wildlife is rich and you can find many aquatic animals such as all kinds of fishes, eels, turtles, sharks, crocodiles and alligators.
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