There are 8 main
sites of the Mayan ruins that are still standing today, namely: Tikal — a c. 700 AD city in Guatemala Caracol — another city except from c. 500 AD and situated in Belize Chichén Itzá — a monument and center for pilgrimage located in Mexico Tulum — a coastal Mayan
site present until c. 1200 AD Kabah — a ruin with elaborate and intricate carvings on the wall which was used from c. 800 AD to c. 900 AD Palenque — another
site located in Mexico thought to be
magical, present from c. 600 AD to c. 700 AD Coba — a partially excavated network of roads and pyramids in Yucatan, Mexico Uxmal — the
most extravagant and complex of all eight Mayan
sites, built shortly before c. 1000 AD.
Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge is one of the world's
most important heritage
sites; the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu is a
magical place of unforgettable sunrises and shimmering, moonlit nights.