Tag Archives: Chichen Itza
The Ruins of Mexico (Part One) Posted by sasha on Sep 30, 2021
Hay muchas ruinas antiguas en México (There are many ancient ruins in Mexico). Some of them are tucked away deep in the jungle, while some are just a quick drive from major cities. Visiting these ancient ruins is one of the top things to do when traveling here. Hoy aprenderemos sobre las ruinas de México…
Latin America Travel Bucket List (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Oct 28, 2020
¿Qué lugares de América Latina están en tu lista de deseos? (Which places in Latin America are on your bucket list?). With so many to choose from, it’s tough making a Latin America travel bucket list. I’ve already given you some ideas in Part One, including Machu Picchu, the Salt Flats of Bolivia, and the…
Viva Mexico Wrap-Up Posted by sasha on Jul 17, 2012
Well, it’s been a fun couple of months sharing stories and videos from my trip to Mexico with everyone here on the Transparent Spanish blog. Before I say “adiós”, here’s a little wrap-up of my trip, with some basic information and links to my previous posts in sequential order. For those of you hoping to…
Chichen Itza Video Posted by sasha on Mar 20, 2012
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the ruins at Chichen Itza are a must-see if you should find yourself traveling in Mexico. Take a short tour of the ancient Mayan city and learn some of its history with this fun, informative video.
Chichen Itza Posted by sasha on Mar 12, 2012
With the year 2012 underway, we were thrilled to be heading to one of the great cities of the Maya – Chichen Itza. If the world is really going to come to an end this year, I wanted to at least see where the people who made that bold prediction lived and learn about their…
Mexico Videos – Part One Posted by sasha on Feb 21, 2012
Here’s an introductory video to give you a feel for all of the places we visited in one wild week of traveling around the Riviera Maya and the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Stay tuned for more detailed videos about some of the more interesting stops, including the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and…
¡Viva México! Posted by sasha on Feb 17, 2012
Hola amigos! Mi nombre es Sasha. Soy Americano. Hablo un poco Español. Alright, I’ll admit it, my Spanish is quite awful. Unfortunately, the one year of Spanish that I studied way back in middle school is a distant memory. For some reason, I decided to study Latin in high school – a great choice if…