Kohunlich
The root of the name Kohunlich comes from the English “cohune ridge”, the cohune being a tropical feather palm common in the south of the Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala and Belize. Its original Mayan name remains unknown. Embedded in the tropical forest and surrounded by intensly green feather leaved cohune, this site is best known for its Temple of the Masks built in the 5th century A.D. Of the original eight giant masks, only five have been preserved. Each of the stucco masks is over six feet (2 meters) tall and some of the original red pigment can still be appreciated. This ancient city shows influence of the Peten and Rio Bec styles but gradually evolved and created its own style. Nearby, exclusive accommodations are available offering all sorts of amenities ranging from Spa pampering and gourmet cuisine to adventure tourism in the jungle. Because of the beauty of its surroundings and the uniqueness of the site this well kept secret is the perfect nature lover’s hideaway.
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