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Photo: Keith Pomakis, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5.Discover the wonders of Yucatán! Test your knowledge on its ancient Maya ruins, legendary history, colorful colonial towns, and delicious culinary traditions.
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Mérida was founded in 1542 by Spanish conquistadors on the site of an ancient Maya city called T'hó. It is famously called the "White City" due to its clean streets and the light-colored limestone used to build many of its historic structures.
Photo: the above mentioned, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The state of Yucatán is located on the northern part of the Yucatán Peninsula, facing the Gulf of Mexico. The famous Caribbean beaches, such as those in Cancún and Cozumel, are actually located in the neighboring state of Quintana Roo.
Photo: Keith Pomakis, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5.
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El Castillo, meaning "The Castle," is a Mesoamerican step-pyramid built by the Maya. During the spring and autumn equinoxes, the late afternoon sun creates a shadow that looks like a feathered serpent slithering down the side of the northern staircase.
Photo: Daniel Schwen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Cochinita pibil is a signature Yucatecan dish featuring pork marinated in bitter orange juice and achiote paste. It is wrapped in banana leaves and slow-roasted in an earthen oven called a "piib," which gives the meat its tender texture and smoky flavor.
Photo: Popo le Chien, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The Ceiba tree, or kapok, was considered the "World Tree" by the ancient Maya, with roots reaching into the underworld and branches supporting the heavens. These massive trees can grow up to 230 feet tall and produce fluffy seed pods once used to stuff life jackets.
Photo: Klaus Schönitzer, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Armando Manzanero was one of the most successful Latin American composers of the 20th century, writing over 400 songs. He received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014, and his romantic ballads have been performed by stars like Elvis Presley and Luis Miguel.
Photo: Gobierno CDMX, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
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Henequen is an agave plant native to Yucatán. Its tough fibers were used worldwide to make ropes and twine before synthetic materials were invented. The boom created a class of wealthy hacienda owners who built grand mansions along Mérida's Paseo de Montejo.
Photo: Michiel1972, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve is a coastal wetland sanctuary that provides a perfect feeding and nesting ground for thousands of bright pink flamingos. The high concentration of brine shrimp in the local waters gives these birds their stunning, vibrant coloration.
Photo: Adam Baker from Houston / Moscow / Toulouse (travel a lot), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
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The jarana is a lively dance that blends Maya rhythms with Spanish colonial music. During festivals, skilled dancers show off their balance by doing quick, complex footwork while keeping a tray perfectly steady on their heads.
Photo: Yodigo, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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The Chicxulub crater was formed about 66 million years ago when an asteroid roughly six miles wide struck Earth. This catastrophic event triggered a global winter that wiped out the dinosaurs. Today, the ring of famous Yucatecan cenotes outlines the crater's buried rim.
Photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech, modified b, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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