Friday photos: The Faces of Ek Chua — Maya mythology at Mexico’s Xcaret park

[Quintana Roo, Mexico] — Xcaret is kind of like Disneyland, if Disneyland were a pre-Hispanic theme park. But instead of Mickey Mouse, here you’ll find Ek Chuah (the God of Cocoa), Rattlesnake, Jaguar, Owl, and White Death. You gotta love White Death, if only for the name (just try and imagine a Disney character with a name like that!).

Xcaret, in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, promotes itself as an eco-archaelogical park, with attractions highlighting Maya culture and showcasing the region’s natural beauty.

During a recent travel writer’s conference, our group was treated to a photo op with these characters from Maya mythology — a most impressive presentation.

Ek Chuah – the God of Cocoa
Owl
White Death
Jaguar

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Xcaret Mexico

Chetumal-Puerto Juarez Federal Highway, Km. 282.

Solidaridad, Quintana Roo, Mexico

(888)-922-7381

http://www.xcaret.com/

Mexico’s Riviera Maya: http://rivieramaya.com/

Mexico Tourism: http://www.visitmexico.com/

5 comments

  1. Wow! Those photos are awesome! I have never seen such those before.. Might be really interested to see them in person.. Love this post here!

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