Mexico 2006

Mexico 2006

Off to the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Yucatan to see pre–Hispanic ruins, contemporary art and to try to find the best mole. Our travels were during the first half of March, 2006.

Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Ek Balam is on the way from Chichén Itzá to Cancun.

After spending one more night near Chichén Itzá...

Monday, March 13, 2006

Chichén Itzá was a “capital” of the Mayas from about 750 AD to 1200, and was made a Unesco World...

Puuc Cities and Mayapan

Saturday, March 11, 2006

From Uxmal we took a day tour of three Puuc sites and also visited Mayapan, one–time “capital” of...

Friday, March 10, 2006

Uxmal, another Mayan city, has many important archaeological sites. It was abandoned about 1200 AD...

Dzibilchaltún, Yucatán

Wednesday, March 8, 2006

Dzibilchaltún was a Mayan city, dating back to the 8th century. Next—Uxmal.

Mérida, Yucatán

Wednesday, March 8, 2006

Mérida is the capital of the state of Yucatán, and was founded in 1542. Next—Dzibilchaltún.

Monday, March 6, 2006

We visited the UNESCO cite of Monte Albán on a day trip from Oaxaca.

Sunday, March 5, 2006

Mitla is a major archeological site not far from Oaxaca.

Santo Domingo, Oaxaca

Saturday, March 4, 2006

Santo Domingo is a large colonial complex located not far from the Zócalo.

Oaxaca’s Zócalo

Wednesday, March 8, 2006

Oaxacs’a main square is the center of the colorful city.

Oaxaca and the Asbastos Market

Wednesday, March 8, 2006

We flew to the Mexican City of Oaxaca and visited the large Asbastos Market.