
Later that day, we visited the breathtaking Mayan ruins of Tulum located right on the east coast of the state of Quintana Roo.

We visited four different historical sites of Mayan ruins as well, which was one of my favorite parts of the trip. Each location was very different, yet similar to the rest, but all were breathtaking.
We volunteered with a Mayan village called Yaxunah, where we primarily worked on beautification and construction so that the villagers can take pride in their heritage and homes.

Before we have even landed, I am already starting to see the incredible beauty we are going to experience on this trip.

The work project took place near the colonial town of Valladolid, one of several Mexican towns named for cities in Spain.
Standing at the entrance, it was easy to envision what a gathering might have felt like there, with the people watching from the steps while the priest put on a show in the center.
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