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Mayan Ruins - 1/26/2013 12:08:41 PM

Whale

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If you want to see where most all known Mayan ruins are located go Here. These two guys have created maps that show more than you could explore in a lifetime. Be aware that probably most of the ruins noted on these maps are not excavated nor open to tourists and may be nothing more than a pile of rocks in the jungle on private property. The ruins are ranked by importance and it would probably be a waste of your time to try to find minor ruins, however if you do happen to stumble on one, this will probably give you the name.

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RE: Mayan Ruins - 1/26/2013 12:52:44 PM

eanders

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Thanks, Whale - that's awesome!

Oddly, while most of the ruins that I've visited are pretty exactly placed, many of those on the Punta Allen road appear to be mislocated. Chamax, which I believe is the ruin across the road from Xamach Dos, is shown about 750 meters to the northeast, out on the reef. I was particularly hoping that I could use this info to find some of the ones that Michel Peissel mentioned, such as Recodo San Juan, as I had failed to find any (aside from Chamax) on an earlier trip.

All in all, its great to have.

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RE: Mayan Ruins - 1/26/2013 3:00:55 PM

panesh

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Thanks, this will come in handy traveling to Tikal for some sidetrips.

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