Calakmul and Kohunlich
Calakmul is an incredible Mayan site and home to a protected
biosphere reserve in the Southern Yucatan area. It is estimated
that this city reached its peak between 600 and 800 AD. The area
is filled with important ruins and extends not only through the
southern corridor of the Yucatan, but also through Guatemala and
Belize.
There is a magnificent main square in Calakmul, which was a
magical space for ceremony and ritual. It is said that the
square represents the primordial sea and the surrounding
pyramids represent the sacred mountains of the Mayan Gods. The
tallest pyramidal structure towers approximately 55 meters in
height. This is a wonderful area to create your own ritual and
ceremony.
Also of great significance is the ball court. Here a battle of
life and death played out between two men representing opposing
Gods. The game was played similarly to soccer where one scored
points with a rubber-like ball by shooting it into a hoop that
was aligned sideways. This ceremony had great religious meaning
for those who lived here.
In Kohunlich are ruins that were possibly built beginning in
around 500 AD and then abandoned around 1100 AD. What is most
interesting here are the stucco masks and the typical Rio Bec
architecture style, which is the ornate design type that can be
seen throughout the region.
While here, take the time to visit other wonderful sites such as
Becan and Dzbanche. Each site has its own unusual features
making it a unique experience. The beautiful part of these sites
is the undisturbed nature of the reserve. You can see and hear
howler monkeys, birds, and big cats. Last time I was there we
witnessed a jaguar crossing our path. It was a very powerful
experience.
The energy in this area is just delightful and so peaceful, like
a part of time still lost and forgotten. Rancho Encantado is my
favorite hotel, located on a lake outside of Chetumal. You can
walk out your door and take a refreshing morning swim or have a
lomi-lomi massage upon your return from a long days trek.
I encourage you to visit this quiet part of the Mexican Yucatan
and join us on a spiritual journey to a most magical part of the
world.
About the author:
Dr. Sheri Rosenthal is the owner and director of Journeys of the
Spirit. Our intent is for your spiritual transformation &
personal growth with the opportunity to visit incredible sacred
sites, and experience distinctive and extraordinary itineraries!
You can reach us at journeys@journeysofthespirit.com or
http://www.journeysofthespirit.com.
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