He pointed out that people mistakenly ask, “What happened to the Mayans?” Obviously, nothing since there is still a large population living throughout Mexico and Central America.
The Chacchoben ruins were discovered by a farmer about 50 years ago but were not officially recognized as a Mayan site until 1972 when an American archeologist saw the “hills” from the air and reported his find to the Mexican government. It has been open to the public since 2002. Only 3 large temples have been reclaimed from the jungle.
Then it was off to partake of a traditional Mayan lunch of today. Their cuisine is much milder than other Mexican cuisine I have eaten. They serve the habanero separately in a sour orange sauce. I was also able to make a semi-round tortilla under the tutelage of one of the woman who was preparing lunch for us. I was thrilled that I was able to remember enough Spanish to tell them how delicious the meal was.
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