Posted January 27, 2009 07:08 AM
Hi there.

My Other and I are searching for another couple or two people that would like to go on a double excursion of the Dizibanche and Kinichna Mayan sites for way less than the price of one offered by the cruise line itself. There needs to be 4 people for the tour to happen. Hense why Im searching for another couple. I am a painter and heavily reliant on seeing as much of the Mayan sites as possible for research with my up and coming show in the summer. The date we would be going is on February 4th 2009. Arrival time would be 10:30am and we would be back in plenty of time to board the ship. I think the reason why its so hard to find people to go on this excursion is because nobody knows about it unless you search for yourself on the net. Its an amazing deal for anybody who would like to see the sites for lesser and travel with another couple who rawk as well I might add Wink I would be forever gratefull because Im so depending on taking as many Mayan site photos as possible without hundreds of people strolling into the shot, along with lots of variation of scenery whcih I dont think only one of the "popular" tours would be able to offer. For anybody interested. I will be checking for replys constantly until the day we leave for the ship and I look forward to hearing from ya Smile The site for the excursion is posted below, please check it out and get back too me a.s.a.p Great times are ahead indeed!
Costa Maya Dzibanche and Kinichna Mayan Ruins Excursions for Cruise Ship Passengers visiting Costa Maya and Mahahual Mexico

Experience two exciting sites: the majestic pyramids and manicured lawns at nearby Dzibanche, plus the ancient multileveled Mayan city of Kohunlich, with its beautiful and magnificent cahoon palms. Explore first-hand the ancient dwellings that have been waiting centuries in the secluded jungles near the border of Belize. These are two of the most important archeological sites in the southern region which few have had the opportunity to visit. Sit back and relax as you enjoy the scenic drive to the ruins of Dzibanche in the comforts of your air-conditioned bus. Hidden within the jungle, the city of Dzibanche was one of the ruling cities of the area and is known for its beautiful pottery and splendid temples. Explore this ancient city that, until recently, has been reserved for just a few hardy explorers to see the landscaped grounds and jungle surroundings. Climb the tallest temple for a breathtaking view of the surrounding area. See the Temple of the Owls and the Temple of the Captives as you look for clues to this lost civilization. After your exploration of these beautiful ruins, the tour continues by bus to the archeological site of Kohunlich. Named after the giant cahoon palms that dwell in quantities throughout this immense site, the ruins themselves are spread over a wide area and encompass a broad scope of architectural styles from the wide lawns of the public centers and ball courts, to high temples with great, sculpted masks of the city's rulers running up each side of the front stairway. At the city's highest elevations are the residential dwelling of the social elite, quiet spaces perched above it all, overlooking miles of tropical jungle and lush hillsides. You will have a chance to see the Temple of the Large Masks, the Plaza of the Acropolis, the Plaza of the Estelas, and Plaza Merwin to name a few.

Dzibanché, means "writing on wood" in Mayan. The name Dzibanché comes from the fact that Temple #6 has a wooden lintel with glyphs from 618 AD. The site is fairly old dating to 200 BC. It became a great city around 200 AD and the buildings that you can see today were built.