Imagine going to a place famous for its beautiful beaches, enjoying a relaxing time and learning about one of the most prominent tribes of civilization in human civilization, the Mayans. The Mayans became an important part of Mesoamerican history and have made important contributions in many fields: agriculture, calendar writing, astronomy and architecture. The place the author is referring to is Cancun, 3 hours away from Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, by plane.
There are many interesting things to do in Mexico, the author chose to visit Mexico City and Cancun, which are located on the Yucatan Peninsula. To reach Mexico, visitors can go through the border as long as they have a United States visa.
If you love history, what are some things to do in Cancun?
If you like history, it would be a pleasure and a must to visit Chichen Itza, as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. As ancient cities the Mayans, who were part of the Mayan civilization, were in southeastern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and parts of Honduras and El Salvador and lived in the Archaic period (before 2000 BC) and reached their peak in the Classic period (250-900 AD) by building large cities such as Tikal and Chichen Itza.
Chichen Itza itself is a testimony to the architectural and astronomical knowledge of the Mayan civilization. We can see the iconic structures of El Castillo or the Temple of Kukulcan, in addition to the extraordinary structures, namely the Great Ball Court, the Temple of the Warriors, and the El Caracol.
The Mayans were indeed known to have high architectural expertise, agriculture including developing efficient agricultural techniques in growing corn, beans, and pumpkins supported by advanced astronomical knowledge that supports agriculture and planning social activities. In addition, the Mayans developed a complex and accurate hieroglyphic writing system.
Besides loving history, what can archaeology enthusiasts do?
On the way to Chichen Itza, we can explore the sacred cenote, part of the Mayan underground river network, which is a natural pit or sewer pit, as a result of the collapse of the limestone bedrock exposed to groundwater. The term originated in the Yucatan Peninsula, where the Mayans used cenotes for water supplies and sometimes for sacrificial offerings. And we can swim there.
For beach lovers and party goers, what to do in Cancun?
Cancún has a tropical climate, particularly wet and dry tropical climates, with an average annual temperature of 27.1 °C. The Yucatán Current, which continues to bring warm water from the South, keeps the ocean temperature in Cancun very warm, with a low of 79 °F (26 °C) in the winter and a high of 84 °F (29 °C) in the summer. This climate makes Cancun very pleasant to visit all year round, enjoying by relaxing on the beach, either sunset or sunrise.
For city lovers, Cancun is the most populous city in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, and is an important tourist destination in Mexico. Cancún is located just north of the Mexican Caribbean beach resort area known as the Riviera Maya.
As a planned city created to encourage tourism and started in 1979, Isla Cancún has only three inhabitants, all coconut plantation keepers, after the Mexican government in 1967 allocated $2 million to be managed by the Bank of Mexico to determine the feasibility of creating a new recreational zone.
Because of this, the city of Cancun feels neat, with restaurants, amusement parks while we can walk on the comfortable sidewalks on the left and right side of the road.
Travel to Cancun also feels like it has a positive impact on our well-being.
Tequila!
When we go to Cancun, of course, we must enjoy Tequila, a typical Mexican spirit drink made from the blue agave plant and popular globally. Made in Tequila, northwest of Guadalaraja. Understanding the history of Tequila, the production process and the way it is served makes us appreciate this cultural masterpiece.
Tequila has its roots in Mexico from pre-Columbian times when the Aztecs used fermented agave juice for religious ceremonies. The arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, who brought the knowledge and technology necessary to make distilled alcoholic beverages made the potential of the agave plant known.
In its production, Tequila is classified based on the percentage of agave used in its production. Tequila can be 100% agave or mixed with other ingredients such as corn or wheat. There are several types of Tequila, Blanco, Reposado Añejo, and Extra Añejo, each with its own unique characteristics.
So popular is Tequila, when we are in Chichen Itza, the tour guide will take us shouting “Tequila! Tequila!” as a way to experience the sophistication of the audio system made by the Mayans.
Exciting, right? How to get to Cancun?
To be able to enter Mexico we must have a United States visa, while to other cities in Mexico including Cancun, there is a lot of transportation ranging from planes, buses and driving cars.
Tunggu apa lagi? Make a trip to Mexico, Senor and Senorita.
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