Simple Stories in Spanish Mi viaje a México, parte 2
Mar 9, 2026
A travel tale through Playa del Carmen, Cozumel and the awe of Chichén Itzá. A vivid cenote visit with cold water, a zipline and falling flowers. Wandering Mérida’s murals, municipal palace and salsa-filled nights. Quiet exploration of Uxmal and Kabá’s rain god reliefs, with close-up architectural details and chance climbs on ancient stones.
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Magical Cenote Swim With Zipline
- Camilla swam in a deep underground cenote 18 meters below ground and used a zipline to drop into the cold water.
- She warmed in a hammock between swims and describes a magical moment when green leaves and white flowers fell through a hole and floated on the water.
Mérida Built From Ancient Maya Stones
- Mérida was built on a preexisting Maya city using stones from Maya pyramids in later colonial buildings.
- Camilla notes you can still see those reused stones in structures like the cathedral while walking the city.
Maya Identity Linked To Maize
- Camilla explains Maya cultural continuity by noting the Mayan word for their people relates to maize and that gods created humans from corn.
- She connects murals in Mérida's Palacio Municipal to these creation myths and revolutionary imagery.