Coba, Mexico The Mayan Jungle

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Coba, Mexico The Mayan Jungle A. Ripley Winter 2007

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Coba, Mexico The Mayan Jungle. A. Ripley Winter 2007. A Zip Line! Very high above the canopy. An eco adventure is never complete without rappelling!. Our friendly welcome in the forest. An eco-adventure tour in the Mayan Jungle Zip Lining, Rapeling, Hiking, Cenote Swimming, Kayaking - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Coba, MexicoThe Mayan Jungle

A. RipleyWinter 2007

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A Zip Line! Very high above the canopy

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An eco adventure is never complete without rappelling!

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Our friendly welcome in the forest

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The Mayan Jungle

• An eco-adventure tour in the Mayan Jungle

• Zip Lining, Rapeling, Hiking, Cenote Swimming, Kayaking

• Alligators were present in the waters!

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It’s always easy to find friends when traveling.

This woman is from Australia.

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The Mayan Jungle

• The hike into the cenotes!• Cenotes are known for

being the jewels of the Riviera Maya, from ancient times they were considered sacred places in which the Mayan priests would have the ability of communicating with their gods in the underworld.

• A type of freshwater-filled limestone sinkhole

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Getting instructions on what to do down there.

No peeing! (Parasite)

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Saying a sacred prayer before entering into the cave

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Going in was a bit tricky.

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The walk down into the cave

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Stalactites (tight to the ceiling)

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Our Canadian Tour Guide in Coba!

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Resources

• Cenotes (Wikipedia)