Xibalba and the Entrails of Earth
Xibalba is a Maya Word from the K’iche’ variant that is mentioned in the Popol Vuh saga. It is one of the regions in the otherworldly dimension located inside the caves. It represents a spiritual real of existence in the afterlife. Since from the dark labyrinths of caves there is no exit, it is natural to believe that the caves were the final resting place of the souls once they depart this dimension.
Sinkholes or Swines, the Ring of Cenotes succumbing to the industrial pig farms
The Geo-hydrologic State Reserve Ring of Cenotes is located spanning several counties in Yucatan state, in the area rear the Chicxulub crater. It was declared a Ramsar site in 2009, and as a Natural Protected Area in 2013. The meteor impact and the formation of the Ring of Cenotes are closely link, however millions of years divide them.
Paleotourism- Discovering the caves where Maya culture was born
When you plan an epic trip, unconventional journeys are the best choice. Here we will virtually adventure into the Mexican states that comprise the Maya land, and that overlap the geographical limits of the Yucatan Peninsula, to discover the first symbols of spiritual growth that detonated the evolution of a culture.
Speleotourism, Sustainability, Collaboration and Conscience
The Yucatan peninsula is not particularly famous for its caves, but it should be. Two of them stand out as the most extreme to visit; not for its difficult access, but for the display Mother Nature brings us there every day. One, is home to millions of bats that fly out at sunset to feed on insects; the other, hides dozens of snakes that hang from the top catching bats to feed themselves in total darkness.
WTTC´s Global Summit key take-aways
The ATMEX team had the opportunity to participate in the 20th edition of the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit which took place in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico from April 25-27, 2021.
