Sentences with phrase «maya people»

Once we arrived safely but wobbly at the dock in Panajachel, I noted that while the Maya people credit Lake Atitlan's volcanoes for having unique souls, the legendary Xocomil wind deserves top marks for personality.

According to archeologists, over 1 million Maya people lived in present day Belize.

Belize was once home to over 1 million Maya people.

For the ancient Maya people, this city played a predominant role in marine trade in the region, as well as being an astronomical observatory and a defensive system.

The surrounding areas are home to many traditional Maya villages where visitors can interact with the local Maya people, spend the night in traditional houses, experience their culture, and try out tasty «caldo» and corn tortillas.

Once the heartland of the Maya people, modern Belize is home to ruined cities and other Maya sites scattered throughout the country.

The Maya people of the Yucatan Peninsula today still regard Chichen Itza, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, as a sacred place.

It is said that that the Maya people did not use the wheel to build any of their temples, pyramids or palaces.

The Riviera Maya region offers a diversity of attractions, flora and fauna, jungle, archaeological sites, solitary beaches, a turquoise - colored sea with crystal - clear water, the fantasy and warmth of the tropics, the mystery of the millenary culture which lives on in the Maya people, are just some of the qualities which have turned the Riviera Maya into a destination of the Caribbean.

The island was originally inhabited by the Maya people but Europeans began arriving about five hundred years ago — their arrival had a huge impact on the whole of Belize.

The Maya people of Altun Ha left traces of a culture rich in social rituals, mathematics, and the study of the heavens.

With help from a guide, visitors can form a colorful picture of what life was like for the Maya people thousands of years ago.

The Maya people made ball games an important part of the culture and often played as part of ritual events.

In its prime, the Maya people were governed by a hierarchical society of nobles, commoners, serfs, and slaves.

The Mayan ruins in Belize showcase the advanced intelligence and artistry of the Maya people, with hieroglyphics, pottery, astronomy and the Mayan calendar.

El Castillo is a brilliant example of the astronomical excellence of ancient Maya people.

The Sacred Mayan Journey is an event that brings to present one of the oldest traditions of the Mayan culture; the pilgrimage which, year after year, was performed by the Mayan canoeist paddling towards the island of Cozumel to worship the goddess Ixchel with offerings and in search of the divine message from the goddess for the maya people.

The beauty of the countryside, the laughter of the Maya people, and the views of Lake Atitlan from Pico de Cielo have stayed with me to this day, along with stories told by Pedro about the Maya people.

Hop ashore here to see how the local Tzutujil Maya people live in the lakeside village.

Within its dark recesses you will discover large clay jars, left long ago by the Maya people, in hopes that the gods of rain and fertility would find them suitable offerings.

Waking up to the cheerful laughter of the Maya people tickles the ears.

Lake Atitlan is further characterized by towns and villages of the Maya people.

Join Maya people as they share their culture's history and stories at this second generation Maya village.

The Maya people are, however, still much in evidence throughout Central America and may be seen in many areas of Belize.

Jade was the most important stone for the Maya people — it represented eternal life.

For those who do not know, the End of the World Marathon is a 26.2 mile marathon that was first held in December 2012 to commemorate the end of the 13th Baktun in the Maya Long Count Calendar which was a significant time to the Maya people who believed that it was the end of a cycle and the beginning of a new one.

They are inviting everyone to experience the rich history and culture of the Maya people.

As a biosphere, all living habitat is protected, including local Maya people who live in buffer zones on the edges.

As she casually happened across the mention of chia, she realized that it was an amazing nutritional powerhouse with proven skincare benefits — and also happened to be a staple of the Maya people for thousands of years.

At Maya Chia, we want to give back to the Maya people of Central and South American who gave so much to us for thousands of years.

A percentage of our net profits will be donated to helping the Maya people of Central and South America.

The little chia seed has been revered by the Maya people of Central America — and for good reason.

This was important, the authors note, because measuring the planet's cycles could help Maya people create ritual cycles based on astronomical phenomena.

But most Maya people did not belong to the elite, whose world is the one more clearly reflected by their civilization's remaining art and architecture.

The Maya people dreaded the underworld, but they could not live without it.

Known as the Mayan Long Count Calendar, it is a wonderfully complex system that spans around 5,200 years and is of huge spiritual significance to the Maya people.

Many Native Americans, but not all, wore turbans made of animal skins, bark and later trade cloth.The Maya peoples of Central America are known to have used head - coverings similar to turbans.

It is a true melting pot, with residents descended from Chinese, East Indian, Lebanese, Creole, Mopan and Kekchi Maya peoples.

Not exact matches

As Maya Angelou says, «People will forget what you said.

«People don't talk about Florida and all the crazy stuff happening there, but they focus on Mexico when one or two things happen and it has nothing to do with tourism,» said Martha Mendez, who sells day trips for tourists to places such as the Maya ruins Chichén Itzá.

Author Maya Angelou captured this idea best when she said, «I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.»

The late Maya Angelou once said «I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did but people will never forget how you made them feel.»

There's a well - circulated adage (often erroneously attributed to Maya Angelou), that says, «People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.&People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.&people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.&people will never forget how you made them feel.»

This effectively allows Chinese authorities to arbitrarily detain people they see as political dissidents, Human Rights Watch senior China researcher Maya Wang said.

Maya Angelou and the entire Little People, Big Dreams series of books by Isabel Sanchez Vegara — Another library find, we all adore these biographical but accessible books about strong and influential women.

In the words of Maya Angelou, «I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.»

You're right, this battle between good and evil is a very widespread train of Christianity beliefs, I was simply stating that many people have a difficult time trying to tie in Christianity with the ancient Maya beliefs.

After gaining several degrees, Leonel has become an advocate for his indigenous people's group, aiming to start the first university directed by Maya - speaking people.

Maya - I like people like you, people who actually have an interest and an open mind to explore different things.

And yet, as always, you insist on using people before they're ready, before they've got it all figured out — like Abraham, Esther, Moses, Mary Magdalene, Peter, Paul, Martin, and Maya.