Tulum is a magnet for curious and exotic lovers, but it is also a perfect place to get to know a little more of one of the most enigmatic ancient cultures. If you are thinking of traveling to this area, we leave you 5 facts about the Mayan culture:

1.- Mayan calendar is more accurate than the Gregorian calendar

Mayans were very precise astrologers who studied various celestial phenomenons, current high-tech measurements have determined that their calendar was more accurate than what we use today.

2.- Chichen Itza is visited by "the feathered serpent" every year.

Every year during the spring and autumn equinox, in Chichen Itza, one of the most important Mayan cities and one of New 7 wonders of the world, the god Kukulkan descends. It was believed that the main god of mayans, "visited them" at this time casting their shadow as the sun shines down the stairs of the main pyramid.

3.- It was a civilization that had a lot of territory

The Yucatan Peninsula is frequently pointed out as the most important or major area of ​​this culture, but it really covered Tabasco, Chiapas (another mexican states), Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and there are even vestiges found in other areas of Central America.

4.- Its architecture is legendary

One of the most recognizable forms of his legacy is one of the most important reasons that allowed them to be so powerful. The design of their cities help them to have control and order in the area. Its architecture has amazed researchers for its careful design that they achieved in stones.

5.- Their writing system is one of the most amazing in the world
His writing although it seemed hieroglyphic was much more complex since it could be read from top to bottom and from left to right. Each “drawing” carved in stone was equivalent to a syllable but you can have several readings of it. To date experts still have a lot of trouble deciphering what is engraved.

Visiting the southeast of Mexico is an adventure on not so explored lands that keep many secrets of a marvelous culture. A destination that is certainly worth checking out and writing it down on the 2020 resolutions list.