Tikal, in Guatemala, is one of the greatest treasures of the Mayan world.
Mexico, Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras celebrate the three decades of the Organización Mundo Maya, which focuses on improving the quality of life of the region's residents through sustainable tourism policies with a multi-destination product.
This group of countries seeks to restore tourism activity, which in 2019 was visited by 50 million tourists. “We focus on the new tourist profile, which favors health and security measures in the places they visit; open spaces, in contact with nature; coexistence with local communities and avoiding crowding. All of the above is undoubtedly offered by the multi-destination regional producer,” said Mexican Tourism Minister Miguel Toroco. Mundo Maya.
To promote the commercialization of the Mayan world, business meetings were held and the air connection of airlines such as Aeromar and TAG Airlines was expanded to connect the tourist cities of Mexico and Guatemala.
The Mayan world has very attractive destinations for tourists. Here are some of the best sites to try.
Chichen Itza
Mexico is home to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The main building, known as the castle, has a north-facing staircase and features a red jaguar-shaped altar and several pieces of turquoise mosaic.
In addition, the archaeological area includes three other important buildings: the Temples of the Four Thresholds, the Three Thresholds, and the lintel, along with the Court of a Thousand Columns, the Temple of Warriors, the Ball Game, and the Temple of Eagles. , among other things.
Rio Platano Reserve
This natural heritage of mankind in Honduras is a tropical rainforest with an abundance of flora and fauna and amazing biodiversity and is considered a hotspot all over the world.
It is located on the banks of the Rio Platano River and is inhabited by indigenous people who live in an area that includes coastlines, forests, pine savannas, mangroves, and keys.
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Tikal National Park
This archaeological area of Guatemala, which is also a World Cultural Heritage Site, is considered one of the most important of the Mayan civilization.
Visit places like the Plaza de Los Siete Templos (Seven Temples Plaza) where you'll discover the Temple of the Double-Headed Serpent located in the west, 213 feet high. In addition, near the huge pyramid is La Danta.
Sumidero Canyon National Park
Located in Mexico, Sumidero Canyon National Park is a sanctuary of natural life that began to take shape 136 million years ago and has a large river in which visitors enjoy rafting on a track of more than 18 miles in an area filled with different species of birds. There are also sidewalks for pedestrians to cycle and enjoy waterfalls on the premises.
The mission of this initiative is to stimulate the development of sustainable tourism so that the heritage of Mayan culture is recognized throughout the world today and in future generations, said Ana Beatriz González, Mundo Maya's permanent technical secretary.