| Page Views: 692 Last Visit to Quiriguá: April, 2006 | quirigua - home of the tallest mayan stelae! by willy_wonka - last update: Sep 6, 2007 |
located amongst the banana groves and lush jungle, the ancient mayan site of quirigua is a hidden and oft forgotten gem in the ruta maya trail.
this marvellous site is a UNESCO world heritage listed place, famed for having the tallest stelae in the known mayan world. (for those who don't know, a stelae is a monotholic stone monument, often carved with texts and heiroglyphics).
coming to quirigua is totally different to going to tikal or copan. there are barely any tourists around, since it is quite difficult to get here. the silence, apart from the cries of the jungle birds will leave you enjoying this place and itching to learn more. most importantly, the silence offers you the chance to totally 'connect' with the stelae, to check the carvings close up, without the jostle of people, to sit and reflect, and ask the question you will always ask when visiting mayan sites " who were the mayans?", "why did they just disappear?", "how did they create such masterpieces?".
i hope my quirigua page will get those of you who are exploring the mayan world to stop by and check it out. it's definitely a place worth stopping by, even if you are all "maya'ed out!" |
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| Pros: | "history, mayan culture, no crowds, up close and personal with the stelae" | | Cons: | "extremely humid, very remote - hard to get to" | | In A Nutshell: | "quirigua - guatemala's often forgotten mayan dream!" |
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escamillo Mon Nov 9, 2009 01:58 UTC
Thanks for the advice on Quirigua | JLBG Mon Jul 28, 2008 04:27 UTC
The zoomorphs are a really amazing thing! All these sculptures are unique! Too bad the climate is so wet! Mistakes are often the best thing you get back from a travel. I mean the best for next travel! | Jim_Eliason Wed Feb 20, 2008 02:35 UTC
great tips! | robertgaz Wed Oct 3, 2007 06:44 UTC
I see you zoom-orfed to the New World! |
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