Maya civilization Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Mesoamerican former civilization
About Maya civilization
Contrary to popular belief, although the Spanish Conquistadores overthrew Maya states and ended Maya civilization in that sense, the Maya people and their cultural heritage never really died. There are millions of people who identify as Maya and speak Mayan languages and despite the turmoil that was created by the Spanish conquest, many of them have carried on traditions that have existed for over a thousand years. In contrast to the Aztecs and the Inca, the Maya cultural sphere never merged into one empire. Throughout all periods of its history, the Maya were politically organized as city-states and chiefdoms competing and interacting with one another. Areas referred to as theMayan RivieraandCosta Mayaare promoted for tourism today; both are primarily beach resort destinations, though it
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