Western Caribbean

It was a long, windy walk along the pier in Costa Maya


No time to stop - Off to explore the ruins - outside of the city
Luis, our guide, explained how the Mayan city was reclaimed by the jungle after the fall of the empire





Luis shared his knowledge not only of the ruins and Mayan culture but also the flora of the area


Luis displayed and explained artwork that was found here on the walls when excavated


Waiting my turn for the photo op
A view from the pyramid	On to the next excavation

Foundations for the houses that once surrounded a playing field Our guide provided a ball from natural rubber as would have been used by the Mayans


Lugar del Maiz Colorado means "The place of the colored corn" Our guide set up at the base of this location which had once been walled and contained multiple pyramids Luis had artwork that showed how it probably looked during the time of the Mayans












Uncovered, restored Mayan Ruins	Locals in traditional Mayan costume