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Calakmul

An ancient Maya city in Mexico, known for its spectacular ruins within a biosphere reserve, featuring towering pyramids and rich biodiversity.

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Calakmul, located in the state of Campeche, Mexico, is a magnificent Ancient Maya city and a designated World Heritage Site in North America. This ancient city features impressive architectural masterpieces such as the Great Pyramid, which rises to over 147 feet, as well as numerous residential complexes, temples, and tombs spread across over 30 square miles of tropical rainforest. Visitors to Calakmul will undoubtedly be awed by its rich cultural heritage and the sheer scale of this ancient wonder.

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  • World Heritage Sites in North America

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    Sprawling natural parks with unique wildlife, ancient and mysterious temples, world-renown monuments, and more- the continent of North America is one with a deep history to be uncovered. Explore some of humankind's most famous mysteries and witness nature's magnificence at these UNESCO designated world heritage sites across the massive continent.