***MEXICO*** Its been a family tradition for the last several years to go away between Christmas and New Year. We have gone to Cancun for the last 4 yrs and never once left the resort to explore any of Mexico's rich culture. This year,(as a first for me and my family) I forced the troops to the Mayan Museum. It was directly next door to our hotel so it wasn't too difficult a sell. The only unusual/difficult thing is that its the only place in the area that doesn't accept US Dollars or even credit cards so we had to exchange money to get in. We were unprepared.
(Sunset Beach Vollyball and pineapple drinks were not part of the museum admission price!haha)
The grounds are well kept and impressive. There are several Mayan ruin sights there, as well as some other structures. Its not a place that will leave you awed but it was worth the time and effort to get a taste for the culture. Some huge Iguanas and interesting native trees. Big termite mounds all over...
Inside (raised onto a higher lvl so that there isnt the risk of flooding) there is a nice exhibit of ancient remains found in Tulum dating about 14k yrs old. There is another of the remains of La Mujer de las Palmas or "the Woman of the Palms". They believe these are the remains of a person that lived 10k yrs ago during the Ice Age! Some other tools and bones of wildlife are there as well.
Clearly everyone was as impressed as I was! haha It was a fun afternoon! #mayanmuseum #cancun
Can you see the drawings in the rocks above?
Clearly everyone was as impressed as I was! haha It was a fun afternoon! #mayanmuseum #cancun 
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