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Ancient Ruins Mexico
Famous as much for its beaches as its Mayan ruins, Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula stands as a testament to the Mayan world. Colossal temples with intricate designs lay over huge areas, all of which was built without the wheel. Each of the three main sites are worth visiting; Chichen Itza – whose size and grandeur never fails to impress, Uxmal – a master class in Mayan sculpture and design, and Tulum whose steep temples are ideally located on the cliffs overlooking the Caribbean.
Chichen Itza is located on a limestone plateau and is one of the greatest Mayan centres of the Yucatan and was recently voted as one of the new 7 wonders of the world. At Uxmal you can see the incredible Pyramid of the Magician and the beautiful Governor’s Palace, which are two of the finest examples of Mayan art anywhere. Tulum is simply stunning, dating much later than other Mayan sites (12thcentury) it shows the troubled times that occurred in the latter stages of the Mayan world, which is reflected by its defensive wall and watchtower that is rare in other sites.
Chichen Itzais a spectacular Mayan site and was recently voted as one of the new 7 wonders of the world. The giant stepped pyramid of Kukulkan dominates the ancient city and from its heights you can contemplate structures such as the Warrior’s Temple 
Expansive in its design with majestic palaces and temple pyramids, Uxmal is renowned for its superb sculptures and design. Long geometrical friezes rank among the most splendid examples of ancient American art 
The setting of Tulum is simply stunning with a compact group of Maya-Toltec temples perched on coastal cliffs above the turquoise Caribbean Sea. Tulum was built in the 12th century and these were troubled times in the Mayan world
Where To See The Ruins From
This converted hacienda, located a five minute walk away from the ruins, makes this an ideal place to stay. The communal areas of the hacienda are beautiful as they have retained the original hacienda style and some of the colonial furniture.
This 19th century Hacienda is without doubt one of the most intimate and elegant guest properties we have viewed. It was owned by a family with Spanish heritage who had a penchant for French interior styling
Located 100 km from the ruins of Chichen Itza and approximately 25 km from Merida, this privately owned, Starwood managed hacienda has been beautifully restored. This is one of three haciendas that the Starwood chain manages in the Yucatan peninsula.
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