| Page Views: 1,325 Last Visit to Ek Balam: January, 2002 | Ek Balam - Black Jaguar by shdw100 - last update: Oct 3, 2003 |
Ek Balam is Mayan for 'Black Jaguar', which in itself is a powerful name. This site is probably one of the longest inhabited Mayan sites. Whereas many other cities in the Yucatan had a life span of five or six hundred years, Ek Balam was alive and kicking for about 1000 years.
Located about 20 minutes north of Valladolid and 10 minutes south of Tizimin, it's a little off the beaten path for a Mayan site. But if you are into Mayan architecture and art, this site is not to be missed!
There is no formal guided tour, although we hooked up with a local boy of about 14 who took us around. He was excellent for information concerning the site! He only speaks Spanish though. |
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| Pros: | "Wonderfully secluded and mysterious" | | Cons: | "NONE" | | In A Nutshell: | "Very good example of Mayan culture!" |
shdw100's Ek Balam Travel Tips
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Tips: 5 - Photos: 5 | | | | Restaurants | Hotels & Accommodations | | | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1 | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | | Transportation | Local Customs | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips
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nepalgoods Wed Jul 11, 2007 06:26 UTC
Very interesting place! Thank you for your birthday wishes. | eiskje Sun Nov 20, 2005 16:24 UTC
I liked Ek Balam vecause the statues were so well preserved. You have some nice pictures of them.. | pepples46 Tue May 17, 2005 09:24 UTC
I felt for a little something today, stumbled into this beautiful place Ek Balam, thanks Dave, I enjoyed this virtual trip. fine page | iandsmith Fri Jan 9, 2004 19:57 UTC
Fascinating, illuminating, enticing! (Might I boldly suggest you consider a quality camera and lens to enhance it even more?) Loved the pages. |
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