The Maya Sites - Hidden Treasures of the Rain Forest: A Traveler's Guide to the Maya Sites on the Yucatán Peninsula, in México and Guatemala Contributor(s): Schoen, Christian (Author) |
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ISBN: 3000601422 ISBN-13: 9783000601422 Publisher: Christian Schoen OUR PRICE: $24.21 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2018 |
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BISAC Categories: - Travel | Mexico - History | Latin America - Pre-columbian Era - Travel | Museums, Tours, Points Of Interest |
Physical Information: 0.67" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.04 lbs) 248 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Mexican |
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Publisher Description: The Maya Sites - Hidden Treasures of the Rain Forest
In addition, the La Venta Museum Parc in Villahermosa was included in the book, where the traveler will find several monolithic structures of the Olmec culture. The Olmec culture is famous especially for the giant stone heads which they left behind when their civilization disappeared. The perfect route through the land of the Maya
The modern cities, which are approached on these routes are
From these starting points or "base camps" one can explore the world of the Maya easily. From a leisurely day trip to a 5-day walk through the Guatemalan jungle, all levels of difficulty are available. 91 color photos, 47 b&w illustrations and tables plus 17 sketch maps illustrate what the traveler will find on site. |
Contributor Bio(s): Schoen, Christian: - Christian Schoen was born in Freiburg in Germany. Traveling has always been a special experience for him. The passionate traveler and biologist refers to getting to know other cultures as its lifeblood. On numerous trips through southern Mexico, the highlands of Chiapas and the hot and humid jungles of Guatemala the globetrotter dipped deep into the ancient culture of the Maya. After publishing the highly successful blog project "Amazing Temples and Pyramids," he decided to additionally publish his travel experiences in this book. |