Mayan Cities Tours - A Way To Discover The Feature of Thousand Years Old Mayan Architecture

Are you looking for bucket list ideas that help you live the most out of your life? There's no shortage of incredible places in the world to explore. Mayan city tours give you a glimpse of a few wonders that you've seen in the pictures and documentaries. A tailored Mayan city tour is the best way to prepare for real-life glimpses of the planet's most impressive landmarks. One of the most satisfactory reasons to take a Mayan city tour is to visit some of the incredible ancient ruins scattered across the country. Stepped pyramids, temples, palaces, and carved stone structures are familiar sights in many Mayan cities. Most of the creations fit best in their surroundings. Join one of Va Expeditions' Mayan city tours to receive a unique perspective on one of the world's wonders. In addition, they can assist you in learning about Mayan architecture that dates back over a thousand years.  

Pyramids and Temples

Many excellent Maya archaeological sites are situated in the south of Mexico, and many more are still waiting to be discovered! So which ancient cities are worth visiting among the many that are found? Pyramids and temples are the most famous and significant structures found at Mayan cities in Mexico. The favorite Mayan towns are known for their stepped pyramids. Pyramids and temples were built with the orbits of the sun and moon in mind. Chichen Itza was believed to be the region's capital city and the center of major trade routes. It is one of the most visited of all the sites in Mexico. Mayan priests used it for sacrifices and rituals. Many of the pyramids contain complex carvings and symbols on their sides. Some Mayan pyramids are massive, reaching 200 feet or even more heights. Cholula de Rivadavia, Quetzalcoatl, Moon in Teotihuacan, El Mirador, Calakmul, Uxmal are some of the  quiet ruins worth adding to your list of Mayan cities tours attractions. 

Palaces

Mayan royal family resided in palaces. They are massive yet complex structures with multiple levels. Accompanied by splendid gardens, patios, and towers, the Palenque palace is undoubtedly the most stunning one that visitors like to perceive. In addition, palaces served as administrative headquarters where government officials oversaw trade and tribute in many cases.

Ceremonial Platforms 

Most Mayan cities staged religious rituals and public celebrations on 12-foot-high limestone ceremonial platforms. These platforms are richly carved and are used to hold altars or statues.

Ball Courts

In Mayan cities, ball courts are common, with some having only one and others have several. The general pattern is consistent, although the size varies greatly. The Mayan ball game might have been played just for pleasure and athletics. Still, it also had a significant religious and ceremonial significance, as mentioned on the Mayan ball game page.

Stelae

Mayan stelae monuments are located all over the Mayan realm. It is primarily found in almost all-important Mayan cities. The ancestry and heroic exploits of rulers are frequently told through tall, artistically carved stone pillars or shafts, occasionally coupled with spherical altars on top of ceremonial platforms. The divine authority of a king to rule was honored on Mayan stelae.

Mayan city tours include a splendid experience that everyone should have on their travel bucket list! Contact Va Expeditions today to know more about Mayan city tours and how they can be customized based on your need, time & budget! In addition, they will be happy to help you discover the Mayan architecture spanned over a thousand years!