Excitement filled the air from the moment we arrived as the children took in the archaeological zone and the impressive pyramid, each built with architectural expertise beyond its era. Our explorers were in awe of the stone walls encircling the city, constructed to protect the Maya from conquests and to uphold the sanctity of the land.
In class, they had learned that these structures served dual purposes as temples and as early observatories where the Maya studied celestial patterns, particularly the phases of the moon. Standing before these structures and gazing at the sky, the children connected classroom knowledge with real-world history, imagining the Maya stargazers who once watched the cosmos from these very grounds.
Our Visit to the Maya City in Xcaret.
We visited The Maya City and I liked it.
We saw pyramids, huts, and animals in The Maya City. (Romina)
I liked the turtles. because they are beautiful (Dylan)
I liked to see animals the Mayas saw, like the flamingos and the guacamayas. (Elena)
Experiencing the Sacred Ball Game
I liked they had a ball game just like us.
Connecting Through Cuisine: Corn and Fresh Tortillas
I liked the tortillas we ate in The Maya City, because they were delicious.
The Mayas ate tortillas too. (Aybars)
Learning the Mayan Language
(Bárbara, Elias, Romina, Valeria, Elena, Regina, and Alessandra)
We learned words such as:
- Buenos días – MA’ALOB K’IIN
- Vamos a comer COOX HANAL
- Muy bien JACH MA’ALOB
- Abuelo NOOL
- Mamá -NÁ
- Papá – YUUX
- Guardián-AlUX
- Abuela CHICHI
- Mamá -NÁ
- Perro –PEC.
A Lasting Memory
This visit to Xcaret Park gave our young explorers a chance to experience The Maya Heritage in a way that felt both meaningful and enjoyable. Through engaging activities, they developed a deeper curiosity and respect for a culture that remains vibrantly alive in our traditions, language, and the very
