Published on Monday, October 10, 2011 by Duende Tours Until now, the religion of the Maya is not known , simply because the conquistadors of Spain eliminated as much of the "heathen" culture as they can prior to trying to win over the folks to Catholicism. Then again, much has actually been discovered their faith as archeologists find out about things including age old books, pottery with text or paintings on them, mur...

Published on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 by Duende Tours Did you know that the Mayan people are recognized for their awe-inspiring architecture owing to the magnificent pyramid-shaped temples to simple homes of commoners. Their style changed to some degree through the generations, yet never lost the mystery which envelopes these remarkable buildings, unseen in the jungles of South and Central America. Actually, the citie...

Published on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 by Duende Tours The Mayan Riviera, referred to as the Riviera Maya, is a coastal district positioned in the Yucatan Peninsula's eastern part. It is a coastal tourist spot which runs along Highway 307, parallel to the Caribbean coastal beaches in Quintana Roo. This place actually ends in Tulum and starts at Playa del Carmen. The tourism area of the Riviera Maya, made by the towns o...

Published on Monday, September 12, 2011 by Duende Tours Guatemala is a small yet amazing country; it is found in the Pacific Ocean and bordering Belize, Honduras, Mexico and El Salvador. Guatemala's official language is Spanish. If you are a traveler who is interested in nature, adventure and wildlife then Guatemala is the best place to be. The place has access to the Caribbean making it a great vacation destination. On...

Published on Saturday, September 10, 2011 by Duende Tours A small country which is found in Central America and surrounded by Guatemala, the Caribbean Sea and Mexico is called Belize and it is where the ruins of the ancient Maya civilization can be found. The country is noticeably small, covering up only 8,867 square miles, roughly the size of Massachusetts. Though small in size yet you can find a lot of astonishing sight...

Published on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 by Duende Tours Mexico has a good topography and have a different kind of climate which leads the country to have a wide variety of flora and fauna. Indeed, a traveler can see many things such as mountains, jungles, coral reefs and crystal clear ocean waters. The wildlife in Mexico is rich and breathtaking; beyond thirty thousand flowering plants grow there, like orchids, frangipa...

Published on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 by Duende Tours The discovery of an ancient Mayan ruler in the area of Palenque in Southern Mexico was made by the Mexican government. They may be as of yet unclear of the ruler's name, nevertheless the tomb was found out nearby another prominent ruler known as Pakal. The uncovering of this ancient grave being close to another has brought about Mexican authorities and also archeol...