Mayan Ruins: Muyil
by Chris Bowerman
December 21st, 2009
A look at Muyil, a site of the ancient Mayan Civilization that was a vital trading centre during the Classic period
The largest Maya site in the vast Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve is in a marshland fed by two freshwater lagoons.
Networked with Coba, it was a vital trading centre in the Classic period. Jungle and sea routes—accessible by a man-made canal system—funnelled items like jade, obsidian, salt and cocoa beans.
Today, 38 hectares are open seven days a week. Located 25 kms south of Tulum.
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Chris Bowerman is a freelance writer who’s travelled hither ’n’ yon. The bookworm, ski bum and musical tenderfoot lives in Fernie, B.C. Recently, he worked at Avenue Calgary and Swerve and has been nominated for several Western Magazine Awards.
Robert Biron is up! magazine’s art director, intrepid wanderer, and award-winning self-taught photographer. When not out cycling, he's painting maps for other publications and dreaming of worldly places to explore.
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