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Los mausoleos de Revash son una necrópolis perteneciente a la Cultura Chachapoyas. Están ubicados en el distrito de Santo Tomás, provincia de Luya, departamento de Amazonas.
Eran sepulcros colectivos que ocupan cuevas naturales o excavadas en la pared rocosa de un imponente barranco.
Descritos por el arqueólogo peruano Federico Kauffman Doig, quien sostiene que los mausoleos son réplicas de las casas donde vivía la gente de la zona.
Pintadas de rojo y crema, algunos presentan tejados a dos aguas, sin ser necesario, pues ante posibles lluvias el cerro servía de protección. Algunos otros tienen dos niveles y tienen ventanas en forma de T, en cruz o cuadradas. Parte de las rocas están pintadas en rojo con círculos, llamas y otros símbolos mágicos.
Ubicadas a 2800 msnm.
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Sitio arqueológico de Willcahuain, Huaraz, Departamento de Ancash, Perú.
En este sitio arqueológico consta de un templo de plataformas superpuestas construidas íntegramente de piedra, en cuyo interior se observa una red de galerías. Su antigüedad se calcula alrededor delos 700 - 900 d.C. y es evidencia de la influencia que la cultura Wari tuvo en la región.
Probablemente al momento de la irrupción de los conquistadores Waris (que habrían forjado un hipotético imperio andino entre los siglos VII al X de nuestra era, con centro en Ayacucho), Willcahuaín ya existía desde hacía mucho tiempo. Pudo ser la última capital de la cultura Recuay, antes de ser conquistada militarmente por los wari. Se especula también una alianza entre la clase dirigente de Recuay con los Wari, a través de matrimonios de la realeza. Lo cierto es que a fines del Intermedio Tardío y comienzos del Horizonte Medio, coincidiendo con la expansión cultural tiahuanaco-wuari, se perciben cambios culturales en la región del Callejón de Huaylas. Una muestra de ello es el surgimiento de un tipo distinto de sepultura. Anteriormente los Recuay usaban tumbas en galerías subterráneas; este tipo de entierro fue reemplazado por imponentes mausoleos o chullpas, construcciones de plataformas superpuestas que contienen en su interior varias cámaras o habitaciones mortuorias; este templo sería una de esos mausoleos-chullpas, donde se sepultarían a miembros de la clase dirigente, con elementos propios de la cultura tiahuanaco-huari.
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Angkor Wat (Cambodia. Gustavo Thomas 2007-2013)
At the most common spot I know it. ;-)
Reworking photographs of old travels, just for fun (and practice of processing and editing, of course).
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Cancun or Cancun is a city located in the state of Quintana Roo coast, Mexico, on a peninsula that became one of the most important tourist centers of the world, having managed to preserve its natural beauty and its ancient culture, represented mainly Mayan cities such as Tulum, Uxmal or Chichen Itza, founded in the pre-Columbian period.
In Cancun there are about 22 kilometers of fine sandy beaches, divided between the lagoon and the sea. The ruins, beaches, vegetation, parks full of entertainment shows, climate, marine fauna and hotel structure make Cancun one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. Source: Wikipedia
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The Temple of Kukulcan or Kukulcan Pyramid , or included ' El Castillo ' 1 was built in the twelfth century AD . C. , by Itzaes in ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza , in the territory belonging to the Mexican state of Yucatán . It is a major structures of the place.
Its design has a pyramidal geometry , has nine levels or levels , four main facades each with a central staircase , and an upper plateau terminated by a temple . In this construct yielded Mayan god Kukulcan worship ( " Plumed Serpent " in the Mayan language ) . Also has reasons that symbolize the most important numbers used in the Haab calendar ( solar agricultural calendar) , the calendar Tzolkin (Sacred Calendar ) and calendrical wheel. Each of its sides is aligned with one of the cardinal points , and 52 carved panels on the walls relate the 52 years of destruction and reconstruction of the world cycle , according to Mayan tradition.
The alignment of the pyramid building allows us to observe various phenomena of light and shadow , which occur every year in his own body during the equinoxes and solstices . Thus, large sculptures of plumed serpents , which line the north staircase , because of the way their shadows are projected , appear to move during the equinoxes of spring and autumn .
In 1988 , the ( UNESCO ) declared the Mayan city of Chichen Itza as a World Heritage Site .
( Wikipedia )
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Acapulco is a city located in the state of Guerrero and is one of the most visited destinations in Mexico. This city-state's largest-has a port and is 300 km. the capital Mexico City. Since the 50s Acapulco gathers celebrities from around the world, either for its beaches, for its hectic pace or his natural talent to promote the best parties. When you get to this place be sure to visit her two bays: Santa Lucia (Acapulco Bay) and Puerto Marqués. In this place you can practice water sports, golfing, nature walks and enjoy the beach life.: Wikipedia
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Taxco, whose full name is Taxco de Alarcón, is a city in the state of Guerrero, Mexico.
Taxco is packed with Baroque churches, palaces, lively squares and small little populated streets of old mansions. Despite the rich history of Taxco, its main attraction are the hundreds of jewelers specializing in silver scattered throughout the city
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Pyramid of the Sun
Studies and excavations carried out in 1971, led to the discovery of a large cave under the Pyramid of the Sun structure From the cave there are four ports arranged like flower petals that lead to other rooms. Access to the cave is through a well with 7 m high located next to the stairs at the base of the pyramid.
This cave is actually an elaborate and extended by ancient lava streams, because the region where natural tunnel Teotihuacan is located on a natural basin in a vast region of volcanoes.
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The Mujeres Island - Mexico
Isla de Las Muijeres - Mexico
Located a few miles from Cancun, this tiny island 1km wide and 8km long, enchants visitors. Its white sand beaches to crystal clear waters, are ideas to practice diving and water activities as kayaking and jet skiing.
Full of tourists who come to Cancun to spend the day, this quiet and peaceful island is the choice for those seeking tranquility.
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The Mayans called pitz to the ball game , and the action of Ti Pitziil play in Classic Maya . Your membership to the mythology was central to Mayan religious belief. The oldest field game dated accurately found in Nakbé , Petén , Guatemala , dating to 500 BC [ citation needed ] .
The number of players or pitziil ranged from 2 to 5 team , and those utilized in shields head ( pix'om ) , hip ( tz'um ) , knees, and elbows ( kipachq'ab ' ) made of leather or deer Jaguar . The body parts mentioned were the only ones making contact with the ball ( kid) , made of a mixture of latex and sap of a maid - of - night ( Ipomoea alba ) , whose diameter ranged from 25 to 30 cm and weight between 1.5 and 3 kg in the classical period .
Play the ball was to participate in the maintenance of the cosmic order of the universe and the ritual regeneration of life . It was a game of luck , skill and cheating reflecting life . The team effort led to the sharing behavior and culture, presenting , reinforcing and reinventing the game of life and the place of each in the cosmic order . In the times of the Late Classic , the ball game was ritually associated with endemic warfare between various city-states of the time . The success of military conquest was recreated in a game of public and ritual ball, in which prisoners of war of high rank were defeated and sacrificed . Sometimes they were detained , tortured and on public display for years before being sacrificed .
In 1988 , the ( UNESCO ) declared the Mayan city of Chichen Itza as a World Heritage Site .
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Uxmal is located on the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico. One of the most popular Mayan archaeological sites, is regarded as a typical city of his people. With an estimated population of about 25.000 inhabitants, was one of the largest cities in the Yucatan. The layout of the buildings, which date between 700 and 1000, reveals knowledge of astronomy.
Among its treasures are the Pyramid of the Soothsayer, a structure of nearly 40 meters high, and the Quadrangle of the Nuns.
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When it comes to beach, Cancun is unbeatable in color item in the ocean. Bathed by the Caribbean Sea, Blue Cancun is even more intense than the color typical of other Caribbean tones. With 23 miles of beautiful beaches, lapped by turquoise waters ones that hypnotize us at the first look out the airplane window, the island of Cancun takes every inch of white sand to entice tourists.
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Jump from a rock 30 meters high is not for everyone . In Acapulco , Mexico , the jump is a tourist attraction . The La Quebrada cliff divers throw themselves this time about five times a day , afternoon and evening , complete with acrobatics .
According to the website " Mail Online " , divers , natives, do not use any protective gear . Nothing but a Speedo . The water depth varies from 1.5 meters to 5 meters at this location, and the divers jump alone or in groups.
The heels are in La Quebrada in Acapulco has become a tradition , and have been held since the 30s . Tourists flock there every day , to witness the feat of divers.
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O National Museum of Anthropology (MNA, ou National Museum of Anthropology) é um Mexico national museu do. Located na area between Paseo de la Reforma ea rua do Mahatma Gandhi within Chapultepec Park na Cidade do Mexico, or museu important archaeological and anthropological contém knuckle das pre-Colombian cultures do Mexico, as Pedra do Sol ea statue of Xochipilli asteca do século XVI.
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Taxco is packed with Baroque churches, palaces, lively squares and small little populated streets of old mansions. Despite the rich history of Taxco, its main attraction are the hundreds of jewelers specializing in silver scattered throughout the city
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Almost in the city center is the great Pyramid of the Sun It measures 220 meters by 225 meters base , and its five levels reach a height of 63 meters currently . To reach the top of the pyramid , you need to climb more than 240 steps . North of the Old Town is the Pyramid of the Moon , with 40 meters high . In the past there were temples on top of these two main pyramids.
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Ride Jungle Tour Cancun lagoon with small boats where you can drive for two hours, between channels, mangroves and coral reefs.
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The Mesoamerican ballgame was a sport with ritual associations played for over 3000 years by the peoples of Mesoamerica in Pre-Columbian times. A modern version of the game called ulama continues to be played by some local Amerindian inhabitants. Fields ball game pre-Colombians have been found from Arizona to Nicaragua and in several Caribbean islands like Cuba and Puerto Rico, which shows well the popularity of this American sport. Although it can be played casually as simple recreation, including by women and children, the game also had important ritual aspects, and major formal events games were rituals.
In 1988, the (UNESCO) declared the Mayan city of Chichen Itza as a World Heritage Site.
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Aquatic activities for every taste, swim with dolphins, araias, hugs seals, and close to a shark attack sight! Exciting!
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Acapulco (Acapulco de Juárez or official name) is a city and port located in the Mexican state of Guerrero, to the southwest of the country. It is aswell the homonymous municipality and one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Its semicircular bay was named after Saint Lucia, corresponding to the day of its discovery by Spanish navigators. Acapulco is divided into three major tourist areas known as: Traditional Acapulco, Acapulco and Acapulco Gold.
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Acapulco is the most populous city in the state of Guerrero , overcoming by a large majority the population in the capital Chilpancingo . According to the results showed that the Sense II General Population and Housing, which made the National Institute of Statistics, Geography and Informatics ( INEGI ), Mexico in 2005 , the city had a total population of 616,394 inhabitants until now , that number , 294 769 321 625 men and women .. 3
The metropolitan area of Acapulco is composed of six villages of the municipality of Acapulco de Juárez and four municipalities of Coyuca de Benitez . According to the last official count and delimitation jointly developed by the National Institute of Statistics, Geography and Informatics , and the National Council for Population and SEDESOL in 2005 , the total population of the metropolitan area was until this year a total of 786,830 inhabitants , placing it in tenth to the seventh largest urban agglomeration Mexico . ( Wikipedia )
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The Paseo de la Reforma and Avenida de la Reforma (in Portuguese : Walking the Reformation ) is an important avenue of 12 km in Mexico City , named in honor of the important political changes that happened at the turn of the 1850s that culminated in policy reforms President Benito Juárez . The avenue was originally designed to connect the Chapultepec Castle to the National Palace in downtown .
In the end that connects to Chapultepec Avenue begins at the monument to the Niños Héroes - the Heroic Cadets of the Battle of Chapultepec - through the Zona Rosa , and by Juárez Avenue and Francisco I. Madero R. , for the Zócalo . Modern extensions extend the northeasterly up Tlatelolco , where it splits to the northeast towards Calzada de Guadalupe and Calzada de los Mysteries , until you reach La Villa , all along the avenue , are honored several names of Mexican History as Cuauhtémoc , Simón Bolívar, José de San Martín and Christopher Columbus .
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A majestic design, a spectacular jungle area and pyramids and temples of stone rubble pink make Uxmal one of the most ancient cities in the Puuc region pintorescas , which means " hills " in the Mayan language yucateco since the ruins of Uxmal are found in mountainous terrain . This archaeological site named by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, was one of the most important Mayan settlements of Yucatan , which had its heyday during the classical period hasty . Uxmal , in yucateco Mayan language means " built three times " , and refers to the construction of the Pyramid of the Soothsayer , this oval building is unique in its kind and is the tallest structure on the site . It was built in stages and their influence , which it is believed, stretched to central Mexico , and is reflected in its architectural style .
The architecture Puuc style has intricate carvings , mosaics of geometric designs carved in stone and shades of Chaac . These details can be had over the ruins of Uxmal and can be best admired the Quadrangle of the Nuns and the ornate facade of the Palace of the Governor. Climb to the top of the second largest pyramid in Uxmal , the Great Pyramid , for one of the spectacular views of the ruins of Uxmal and the Puuc region adjacent .
Unlike other Mayan cities of Yucatan , Uxmal lacked natural sources of water , which is why the rain god , Chaac , was particularly appreciated by the residents of the ancient city . A chultún ( tank ) near the entrance to the ruins of Uxmal was used to armazenas water on site .
Today, the ruins of Uxmal are home to a huge population of iguanas , which is why often we see these gigantic creatures sunning on the old platforms and temples .
( www.visitmexico.com/pt/arqueologia-em-uxmal-merida-yucatan )
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A majestic design, a spectacular jungle area and pyramids and temples of stone rubble pink make Uxmal one of the most ancient cities in the Puuc region pintorescas , which means " hills " in the Mayan language yucateco since the ruins of Uxmal are found in mountainous terrain . This archaeological site named by UNESCO as World Heritage Site , was one of the most important Mayan settlements of Yucatan , which had its heyday during the classical period hasty . Uxmal , in yucateco Mayan language means " built three times " , and refers to the construction of the Pyramid of the Soothsayer , this oval building is unique in its kind and is the tallest structure on the site . It was built in stages and their influence , which it is believed, stretched to central Mexico , and is reflected in its architectural style .
The architecture Puuc style has intricate carvings , mosaics of geometric designs carved in stone and shades of Chaac . These details can be had over the ruins of Uxmal and can be best admired the Quadrangle of the Nuns and the ornate facade of the Palace of the Governor. Climb to the top of the second largest pyramid in Uxmal , the Great Pyramid , for one of the spectacular views of the ruins of Uxmal and the Puuc region adjacent .
Unlike other Mayan cities of Yucatan , Uxmal lacked natural sources of water , which is why the rain god , Chaac , was particularly appreciated by the residents of the ancient city . A chultún ( tank ) near the entrance to the ruins of Uxmal was used to armazenas water on site .
Today, the ruins of Uxmal are home to a huge population of iguanas , which is why often we see these gigantic creatures sunning on the old platforms and temples .
( www.visitmexico.com/pt/arqueologia-em-uxmal-merida-yucatan )
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North of the Old Town is the Pyramid of the Moon , with 40 meters high . In the past there were temples on top of these two main pyramids.
In recent decades it has been learned so much about these pyramids.
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For many years , Acapulco was the ultimate symbol of Mexican tourism. The region is known worldwide for its beaches and natural beauty . The traveler who chooses the city as a holiday destination has no regrets in no time . Attractions abound. Book at least three days to learn a little of this paradise .
The main tourist attraction is the La Roqueta Island , a region for those seeking tranquility, comfort and a stunning look . The lighthouse offers a privileged view of the entire bay of Santa Lucia , and enables a true spectacle of flora and fauna .
The city center , known as the Zócalo , houses historic buildings that symbolize the lives of Mexicans. Valley separating a day hike to explore the region altogether.
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Merida Capital and is larger whole city state of Yucatán not Mexico. Locate-Southeast and the country is not about 800 thousand inhabitants. It was founded in 1542 in nonlocal ruins of the ancient Mayan city of t'ho.
It is a city enjoying the reputation of relishing one high level quality of life. Your are horizontal urban characteristics and has many wooded areas available. The metropolitan area of Mérida, Which included parts of two other counties (Kanasín and Uman), sheltering near a population of people Million one, or or registered as the most populous city of the region to all of southeastern Mexico and is twelfth to metropolitan area, not Mexico.
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Merida Capital ea é maior cidade to do Iucatã state do not Mexico. Locate-Southeast do not tem country and about 800 thousand inhabitants. Founded 1542 Foi em nonlocal ruins das da cidade maia antiga of T'Hó.
É uma cidade da enjoying reputação of relishing um qualidade high level of life. Suas são horizontais urban characteristics and tem muitas disponíveis wooded areas. A metropolitan area of Mérida, which included peças of outros dois municípios (Kanasín and Uman), sheltering near uma população of people Milhão um, or or registered as a cidade mais populous região do all to do Mexico and southeastern é to twelfth metropolitan area, not Mexico.
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Taxco is packed with Baroque churches, palaces, lively squares and small little populated streets of old mansions. Despite the rich history of Taxco, its main attraction are the hundreds of jewelers specializing in silver scattered throughout the city
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Start of construction 1531 (483 years)
Opened in 1709
The Old Basilica of Guadalupe , officially known as " Temple Expiatorio a Cristo Rey " , is the first Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe . Construction began in 1531 and was completed in 1709 was designed by Pedro de Arrieta . The interior is decorated with two marble statues of Juan Diego and Fray Juan de Zumarraga . Basilica was consecrated in 1904 by Pope Pius X. vestments Juan Diego were sheltered in the church until 1974 .
In 1921 a bomb was planted on the altar of the Basilica for anticlérico activist who managed to blow up part of the temple causing huge losses to the Archdiocese of Mexico City .
In the 70s , it was discovered the sinking of the land and a new temple had to be planned. Already in 1979 , the National Institute of Anthropology and History ( INAH ) , in partnership with the Mexican Catholic Church , began archeological work to try to restore the church floor and prevent the loss of important artifacts . The INAH had worked with the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City and the Tower of Pisa .
Although they have not yet finalized the work on the Basilica , the first stage of the restoration has been completed successfully in 2000 . The basilica was reopened in 2001 and celebrates the Blessed Sacrament every day. ( Wikipedia )
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The word comes from the Nahuatl Acapulco : Acatl the reed cane pole ( destroy the crush ) and co ( place or people ) , which together mean " The place was devastated and destroyed the reeds ." There is also another version which indicates that probably comes from : Acatl ( cane ) , lung ( augmentative ) and co ( place ) , " place of big reeds " . While some authors accept the first , Academic Society of dwarfed , agree that the second is a more accurate translation , especially because usually called bamboo cane arrived just after the Spanish conquest , while sugarcane corn , obviously , is of Indian origin . Furthermore , it was suggested that the word derives from the Latin words aqua ( water) and pulchra (clean or beautiful ) .
On June 27, 1873 , as a tribute to the recently deceased former president Benito Juárez , if rebautizou the municipality with the official name of Acapulco Juárez.
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Teotihuacan - "the city of the gods "
Teotihuacan is one of the most important archaeological sites of the pyramids in Mexico . Located about 50 kilometers northeast of Mexico City , Teotihuacan is still a mystery to anthropologists and archaeologists . This ancient city was abandoned by its builders over 500 years before the rise of the Aztec culture. The name Teotihuacan , the Nahuatl language, means "city of the gods " or " where men become gods." It is considered that the Aztecs have given the name to the town when they visited .
George Stuart , one of the editors of National Geographic magazine , explains that " Teotihuacan was the first urban center in the Western Hemisphere . . . Emerged around the beginning of the Christian era, existed for some seven centuries and then disappeared . At the height of its prosperity , in about 500 AD , is estimated to have had a population 125000-200000 inhabitants. "
Almost in the city center is the great Pyramid of the Sun It measures 220 meters by 225 meters base , and its five levels reach a height of 63 meters currently . To reach the top of the pyramid , you need to climb more than 240 steps . North of the Old Town is the Pyramid of the Moon , with 40 meters high . In the past there were temples on top of these two main pyramids.
In recent decades it has been learned so much about these pyramids. But , as Stuart says , " yet we know almost nothing about the origin of the inhabitants of Teotihuacan , about their language, social organization and what caused their decline ."
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The word comes from the Nahuatl Acapulco: Acatl the reed cane pole (destroy the crush) and co (place or people), which together mean "The place was devastated and destroyed the reeds." There is also another version which indicates that probably comes from: Acatl (cane), lung (augmentative) and co (place), "place of big reeds". While some authors accept the first, Academic Society of dwarfed, agree that the second is a more accurate translation, especially because usually called bamboo cane arrived just after the Spanish conquest, while sugarcane corn, obviously, is of Indian origin. Furthermore, it was suggested that the word derives from the Latin words aqua (water) and pulchra (clean or beautiful).
On June 27, 1873, as a tribute to the recently deceased former president Benito Juárez, if rebautizou the municipality with the official name of Acapulco de Juárez (Wikipedia)
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The modern basilica was built in the 1970s, designed by architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez (who also designed the Azteca Stadium). Was designed in modern style and enables allow full view of the altar to those inside. The structure is supported by 350 pillars and can house 10,000 people inside. However, in special seats are placed celebrations and additional capacity is as high as 40 000 lugares.1
The New Basilica also houses in its interior, the tilma of Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin with the picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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Teotihuacan is one of the most important archaeological sites of the pyramids in Mexico . Located about 50 kilometers northeast of Mexico City , Teotihuacan is still a mystery to anthropologists and archaeologists . This ancient city was abandoned by its builders over 500 years before the rise of the Aztec culture. The name Teotihuacan , the Nahuatl language, means "city of the gods " or " where men become gods." It is considered that the Aztecs have given the name to the town when they visited .
George Stuart , one of the editors of National Geographic magazine , explains that " Teotihuacan was the first urban center in the Western Hemisphere . . . Emerged around the beginning of the Christian era, existed for some seven centuries and then disappeared . At the height of its prosperity , in about 500 AD , is estimated to have had a population 125000-200000 inhabitants. "
Almost in the city center is the great Pyramid of the Sun It measures 220 meters by 225 meters base , and its five levels reach a height of 63 meters currently . To reach the top of the pyramid , you need to climb more than 240 steps . North of the Old Town is the Pyramid of the Moon , with 40 meters high . In the past there were temples on top of these two main pyramids.
In recent decades it has been learned so much about these pyramids. But , as Stuart says , " yet we know almost nothing about the origin of the inhabitants of Teotihuacan , about their language, social organization and what caused their decline ."
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Acapulco is the most populous city in the state of Guerrero , overcoming by a large majority the population in the capital Chilpancingo . According to the results showed that the Sense II General Population and Housing, which made the National Institute of Statistics, Geography and Informatics ( INEGI ), Mexico in 2005 , the city had a total population of 616,394 inhabitants until now , that number , 294 769 321 625 men and women .. 3
The metropolitan area of Acapulco is composed of six villages of the municipality of Acapulco de Juárez and four municipalities of Coyuca de Benitez . According to the last official count and delimitation jointly developed by the National Institute of Statistics, Geography and Informatics , and the National Council for Population and SEDESOL in 2005 , the total population of the metropolitan area was until this year a total of 786,830 inhabitants , placing it in tenth to the seventh largest urban agglomeration Mexico . ( Wikipedia )
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After its discovery by the Spaniards in 1531 by Hernán Cortés, soon gave up its foundation, making it the city's port in a yard of Spanish ships that sailed between Mexico and Southeast Asia.
The port continues to be of great importance, particularly in exports of products such as cotton, tropical fruits, cane sugar, coffee, tobacco and other products that come from inside the country. The transport network, with emphasis on the connection road to Mexico City, establishing an efficient complement to maritime facilities.
The amphitheater of the bay is inhabited since 3,000 BC and the first formal settlements occurred in the thirteenth century of our era by several Olmec tribes who founded Tambuco between Long Beach and Cerro de la Aguada and Ycacos between El Monte Guitarron, Punta Bruja and The Truncheon.
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Mexico City (Spanish: Ciudad de México), also known as Mexico City or Mexico, Federal District, is a city, capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Republic, constituting one of its 32 federal entities and ranks as the largest and most important urban entity of the country. (Wikipedia)
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Acapulco has become a major tourist attraction, especially given that between the months of December and April has pleasant temperatures. Is inserted in the coastal highlands of Mexico, with an area called the "tierra caliente", since temperatures often exceed 40 ° C. Moreover, the climate is very humid with the rainy season running from May to October being designated, sometimes the "Mexican Riviera".
It is the most important tourist center in Mexico and one of the most important in the world, given the heavenly natural context, the level of relief, climate and tropical vegetation itself. Its economic development is entirely based on tourism, with tourist complexes, theaters, large hotels and recreational centers that provide a good quality of life. (Wikipedia)
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Taxco is packed with Baroque churches, palaces, lively squares and small little populated streets of old mansions. Despite the rich history of Taxco, its main attraction are the hundreds of jewelers specializing in silver scattered throughout the city
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The name Teotihuacan , the Nahuatl language, means "city of the gods " or " where men become gods." It is considered that the Aztecs have given the name to the town when they visited . North of the Old Town is the Pyramid of the Moon , with 40 meters high . In the past there were temples on top of these two main pyramids.
In recent decades it has been learned so much about these pyramids. But , as Stuart says , " yet we know almost nothing about the origin of the inhabitants of Teotihuacan , about their language, social organization and what caused their decline ."
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Xochimilco is one of the 16 delegations of the Mexican Federal District . It is located south of Mexico City . It borders to the north with Coyoacán , Tlalpan and Iztapalapa ; west with Tláhuac , and the Southwest with Milpa Alta. It covers an area of 122 km ² , is the third largest district .
Xochimilco is best known for its extensive network of canals - all that remains of the ancient Lake Xochimilco . Xochimilco maintains its ancient traditions . Movies like Maria Candelaria ( 1940) gave the area a romantic reputation where all inhabitants travel in colorful trajineras ( Xochimilco boats ) between chinampas covered with flowers .
Currently , agriculture is an important , but less activity . The Chinampería (activities related to the chinampas ) was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 .
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Taxco is packed with Baroque churches, palaces, lively squares and small little populated streets of old mansions. Despite the rich history of Taxco, its main attraction are the hundreds of jewelers specializing in silver scattered throughout the city