People are tired of the constant hustle and bustle of big cities, have the opportunity to relax and rest in the bosom of the beautiful in its wilderness, which is very diverse in the Yucatan. In the north of the peninsula spread out savannah in the south you can see the lush green of the equatorial jungle. Scientists have discovered in the Yucatan 8000 species of flowering plants and 600 species of birds, which is much higher than in the European territory. In addition, there are pumas, jaguars, crocodiles and many other animals. If you head to the north-east of the peninsula, it is possible to see with my own eyes Chikshulub - an ancient meteorite impact crater formed by the collision of Earth with an asteroid 65 million years ago. There is a perception that it is in connection with this accident happened extinction of the dinosaurs.
But the greatest interest for the rest of the ancient one of the most mysterious civilizations on the planet - Maya. Goals separate us from the time of the birth and flourishing culture of the people, the prophecies which were in our days more and more popular. From May to September in these areas it rains, resulting in leaks into the soil with sufficient water. This is the cause of education in the peninsula of underground reservoirs. The ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza, which stores a huge number of architectural monuments, was built right next to these reservoirs, which gave him the name "source Itza people." Since its construction has been more than a thousand years, but when you get to the capital of the Mayan, erased all of the time frame since every stone keeps the memory of the people, had an amazing time, even for our knowledge and exhibits inexplicable, from a European perspective, cruelty .
Here before us the Observatory, which hides the mysteries of ancient astronomy, many of which we may never be able to solve. But the love and interest in the stars did not interfere with the ancient Mayans sacrificed humans to their deities. This is easily seen if you look at Chuck Moola. In a flat bowl of an idol in the stomach, serving as a receptacle for the hearts of people sacrificed. In town you can visit a large field for playing ball on the perimeter of which are benches made of stone. The most striking sight is the pyramid of Kukulkan, at the top of which stands the temple. The name of the pyramid translates as "feathered serpent". If you are lucky enough to be at the bottom of the pyramid in the days of the equinox, you will be able to witness a truly mystical visions: the light and shadows give the impression that the carved serpent at the base of the pyramid come to life and gracefully and smoothly move to the top of the pyramid. Traveling around the city, you can see the Sacred Well Victims, whose form is shocking, especially if you imagine how many lives he has absorbed over the past century.
No less interesting, and may be traveling to the city of Uxmal, founded by the Maya in the late and early eleventh century. Here you can see the palace of the ruler, a pyramid with a beautiful and romantic name house magician. These architectural buildings decorate the intricate, intertwining the amazing beauty of ornament.
One of the attractions in Tulum Yucatan is where archaeologists discovered the ancient Maya erected ramparts. The astonishing greatness of the area makes the building framing bright beauty of nature and the mysterious beauty of underground lakes.
Visiting the famous park Shkaret, you can get an unforgettable experience, swim with the dolphins or visiting a museum, an aquarium with a lot of its inhabitants.
