Sentences with phrase «archaeological ruin sites»

Chichen Itza is one of the two most popular archaeological ruin sites in all of Mexico.

Not exact matches

Though Gibson expects the site will eventually be open to visitors who wish to see the ruins, he notes that the site at present remains closed until the archaeological work can be completed in subsequent seasons and the fragile structures there have been stabilized through conservation procedures.

Be sure to walk up Andriyivsky Uzviz, Kiev's main thoroughfare, and to check out the Desyatynna Church ruins at the archaeological site just beyond the street.

Make the 20 - minute drive to Tulum to see the unforgettable Mayan ruins, the 50 - minute drive to Playa del Carmen for sun and shopping, or the 55 - minute drive to Coba for more incredible archaeological sites.

We visited different archaeological sites and ruins from the Ayamara, Quechua, Pukará and Inca culture.

While our Caravan Guatemala Vacation includes guided tours of the famous archaeological site of Quirigua plus the Mayan Tikal ruins, another major highlight is the Lake Atitlan boat tour.

There are so many ruins in Peru, that not all are official touristic archaeological sites; history is absolutely everywhere, and I consistently marvel at what these places would have looked like in their heyday.

There is access to golf and fishing from the resort as well as various day trips and excursions to nearby archaeological sites and ancient Mayan ruins.

This archaeological site is one of the most famous groupings of ruins in Mexico, as well as the most visited.

Just south of Cancun lies the ancient Mayan city of Tulum, where the archaeological site of the walled ruins sits towering above the ocean.

The high altitude location boasts spectacular lakes, soaring volcanoes, historical ruins, and many archaeological sites that seem to peel back history and expose the legendary culture of the region.

The present archaeological site is a far cry from the crumbling Mayan ruins of Tulum we traipsed about years ago.

The country has one foot in the jungle, and is home to a huge variety of wildlife and a rich vein of Mayan ruins — this mysterious civilization was centered here and Belize is scattered with archaeological sites full of settlements and temples.

Other tour highlights in Guatemala include the Tikal ruins, the Mayan archaeological site of Quirigua, a Lake Atitlan boat tour, and the romantic Colonial city of Antigua.

This expansive campus encompasses a lovely inlet with a marine mammal compound, cultural attractions, Mayan ruin archaeological sites, zoological exhibits, performance venues, a horse ranch, shops with locally crafted goods, lovely natural lagoons, cenotes, subterranean rivers, splendid beaches, and more.

Especially when we've spent days immersing ourselves in a country rich in tradition and culture, fascinating Unesco World Heritage Sites, archaeological ruins, historic biblical sites, tantalising food, and the warmest most welcoming people I've had the pleasure of meeting.

These, unfortunately, can't be visited, but there are plenty more superb archaeological sites that you could visit on the island, including the megalithic ruins at Talatí de Dalt and Trépuco.

Despite being a small country, Bahrain is renowned for its rich cultural and historical legacy, making it an excellent destination for adventurous travellers keen to explore its ancient burial mounds and other significant archaeological sites, such as the well - preserved ruins of residential houses, temples and cemeteries which date back to the third millennium BC.

San Salvador's many attractions include the archaeological site where its earliest inhabitants, the Lucayan Indians, lived; five monuments at Landfall Park commemorating Columbus» arrival here, one underwater; the Dixon Hill Lighthouse; Watlings Estate, the ruins of a late 18th - century Loyalist plantation house, and other historical ruins; the New World Museum, with a display of artifacts from the time of the indigenous people and the life of Christopher Columbus; and the Bahamian Field Station, a center for research in archaeology, biology, geology and marine sciences.

But it's well worth it: at the top, you'll find the ruins of Ancient Thira — a must - see archaeological site — as well as attention - grabbing panoramas over the neighboring land and sea.

Belize is also home to the mysterious and ancient Mayan civilisation and you'll find ruins and archaeological sites dotted all across its landscape, particularly in the Cayo District and Toledo's Deep South.

Culture vultures and history buffs will find much interest in some of the ancient sites dotted around the town, found in crumbling ruins and archaeological sites.

There are a number of modern hotels near the Copan ruins that serve as starting points for tours of the archaeological sites as well as other area attractions.

Cayo is located close to the Guatemala border and Cahal staff can transport you to world - famous Tikal, a famous archaeological site as well as book excursions that include San Ignacio's rivers and ruins, thanks to dozens of tour companies affiliated with Cahal Pech vying to take visitors to popular sites near and far.

We emphasize stunning scenery, small traditional communities, little know archaeological sites and tend to stay away from more popular and overcrowded routes This is exploration of Inca trails on Horseback and educational journey's through Inca ruins on ancient trails on quality horses.

The Tulum ruins site (pronounced «too - LOOM») is one of the many Mayan archaeological sites in the Mayan Riviera area of Mexico.

After Chichen Itza and Teotihuacan, these ruins are the third most visited archaeological site in Mexico.

Just outside the town is Roselle archaeological site, which has the Etruscan and Roman ruins including mosaics.

Hike, bike, kayak, or take tours through jungle pathways in nature parks and reserves or discover extraordinary caves and caverns via underground rivers or explore the region's fantastic archaeological sites containing incredible ancient Mayan ruins.

If you are interested in discovering the numerous Mayan ruin sites in this region, we offer plenty of expeditions to archaeological sites like Chichen Itza, Tulum, and Coba.

While on site, visitors can explore rainforests, tour Mayan archaeological ruins, relax on the beach or stroll to nearby Placencia Village to soak up local culture.

The Flycatcher Inn provides a clean and comfortable place to stay while you explore the nearby tourist sites of Uxmal, Kabah and other Maya archaeological ruins.

There are also a number of sites of ancient ruins, archaeological significance and bygone architecture, all waiting to be discovered by history loving holidaymakers.

Just 10 miles away you can visit the archaeological site of Tulum, and even the incredible Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza.

For a great day out book a trip to the Mosaics of Paphos — a world famous archaeological site including a theatre and a ruined castle — arguably one of the most well preserved sites of its kind in the world.

En route we visit the Winay Wayna ruins, the second most important archaeological site after Machu Picchu, and pass through the famous Sun Gate, where we will catch our first glimpse of the legendary lost city of Machu Picchu.

From the Amathus ruins to the medieval castle, Kolossi Castle, ancient Kourion and other archaeological sites, Limassol is a historical marvel that is worth exploring.

Tulum is home to a pre-Columbian Maya site that is so much more than just archaeological ruins.

From this point, a bus will take us up to the ruins to start a full - guided tour of the Inca city lasting between 2 - 2,5 hours, after which you will enjoy free time to further visit this impressive archaeological site.

Enjoy a great tour to the ruins of Tulum and then go swimming and snorkeling in an underground cenote close to the archaeological site.

Ancient Mayan ruins can be found today spanning across country, like the ones at the archaeological site of Tazumal, slightly West of Santa Ana.

See temples overgrown with tropical rainforest and explore the stories and archaeological sites of these stone ruins swathed in forest and teeming with wildlife.

Flores is the island capital of Petén and gateway to the beautiful Mayan ruins of Tikal, one of the largest archaeological sites of the Mayan civilisations.

Stroll through the archaeological site of Chichen Itza and learn about its landmark ruins, including the Kukulcan Pyramid and the observatory.

If world - class archaeological sites are on your radar, you won't want to miss the short day trip from Cancun to the stunning Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza.

When drainage operations reveal ancient ruins and artifacts of an unknown origin in a nearby swamp, Spyglass activates an archaeological team to investigate the site.

On the one hand, the three disfigured female figures refer to the artist's personal history and his childhood memories of seeing the original ruins on a family outing to the archaeological site.

In Baalbek, the curator Karina Helou brought «The Silent Echo», featuring nine contemporary artworks, to the humble archaeological site museum that sits inside the city's vast Roman ruins, and to the 2000 - year - old Temple of Bacchus, where Cynthia Zaven's sound installation Perpetuum Mobile (2014) made time palpable, beautiful, and harrowing.

The shattered platters were an apt embodiment of the postmodern «brokenness» of painting, and of history itself: these works evoke archaeological sites, the rise and fall of cultures, wholeness fragmented into ruin.