Yucatán Marina Club planned for Progreso coastline
R4 and Mazza Capital have announced plans for Yucatán Marina Club in Progreso, a coastal city in Yucatán, Mexico. Presented at a recent event, the project is a waterfront development that includes a marina, residential areas and public spaces.
According to a report by Iván Canul Ek of Diario de Yucatán, the development is set within the harbour of Yucalpetén, about 40 kilometres from Mérida, and will cover more than 55 hectares. The marina is designed to accommodate more than 250 wet berths, along with around 300 dry storage spaces.
A waterfront promenade will run through the site, connecting the marina with retail areas, public spaces and social zones. Housing will also be included, with 204 waterfront plots planned alongside apartment buildings facing the marina and lagoon.
The project also includes public features, including a park, a museum dedicated to the history of the port of Yucalpetén and open walkways.
Fernando Martínez Zurita, CEO of Mazza Capital and Yucatán Marina Club, presented the project and said that it reflects a broader vision for Progreso and Yucatán after more than three years of planning and collaboration with companies across the nautical, property and design sectors.
Julio Martínez Hernández, director of Marinas JMH, said environmental and ocean studies have been completed for the project, including soil analysis and assessments of waves, tides and currents.
Expected to be the first development of its kind in Yucatán, the project represents an estimated investment of eight billion Mexican pesos ($440 million USD), with around 2,000 jobs during construction and 4,000 permanent roles to follow.
Images courtesy of Yucatán Marina Club.
Mexican Navy searching for two sailboats carrying aid to Cuba lost in the Caribbean
The boats set sail six days ago from Isla Mujeres, in Quintana Roo, and according to authorities, there is no confirmation that they have reached their destination
The Mexican Navy Secretariat (Semar) has launched a search-and-rescue operation for two sailboats, carrying nine crew members, that departed from Isla Mujeres in Quintana Roo on March 20 to deliver humanitarian aid to Cuba, the agency reported in a statement on Thursday. The Navy stated that the vessels were scheduled to arrive in Havana between Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. However, “so far” there has been “no communication or confirmation of their arrival.”
The schooners belong to the Nuestra América Convoy fleet, the humanitarian project promoted by Progressive International to support Cuba, a spokesperson for the organization confirmed to EL PAÍS. Similarly, the same source stated that the organization has also been unable to contact the sailboats. However, they downplayed any cause for alarm: “This is a standard search-and-rescue protocol that is activated when vessels lose contact. At this stage, there are no indications of an emergency situation.”
The Navy has not disclosed the nationalities of the nine people on board. Semar stated that it is in communication with maritime rescue centers in Poland, France, Cuba, and the United States, “as well as with diplomatic missions from the sailors’ countries of origin.”
On the same weekend the boats set sail, a ship from the convoy departed from Puerto Progreso, in Yucatán (southeast Mexico), carrying nearly 30 tons of humanitarian aid. The vessel arrived in Havana on Tuesday.
Semar added that it has deployed “surface and air units,” including Persuader-class maritime patrol aircraft, “along the estimated route between Isla Mujeres and Havana,” taking into account “possible course changes, as well as the prevailing weather conditions and ocean currents in the region.”
The agency also called on commercial, recreational, and fishing vessels operating in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico to “immediately report to the nearest naval authorities” any information they may have regarding the missing sailboats.
An A-List Celebration Unveils Yucatán’s 1st Tim Hortons
ByCarlos Rosado van der GrachtMarch 27, 2026
Servers in black and white go table to table offering attendees donuts and beverages.Photo: Carlos Rosado van der Gracht / Yucatán Magazine
Executives joined state and local authorities to unveil Yucatán’s first Tim Hortons in Yucatán. The red-carpet ceremony also heralds the first “Timmy’s” in southeast Mexico.
Xcanatun is Tim Hortons’ 195th Mexican location, with two more already under construction in the city. Their growth strategy goes even further.
“The plan is to have opened 80 new locations in Mexico by the end of the year, with 15 of these in Yucatán and Quintana Roo. In total, we are projecting 500 retail locations across Mexico by 2030, so there is a lot of work to be done,” Tim Hortons Mexico Director Juan José Gutiérrez Chapa told Yucatán Magazine.
Tim Hortons went all out for the elegant ribbon-cutting. A vibrant red curtain on a custom-built stage created the illusion of a Broadway premiere. Under the glow of the company’s logo and the Canadian maple leaf, Tim Hortons’ most popular items were arranged on catering stations in the parking lot out front. With upbeat club music in the background, servers wearing black-and-white outfits handed out hot and cold refreshments, cocktails, gift bags, and other treats.
In true Yucatecan fashion, most of the men present wore white guayaberas, while many of the women wore fashionable evening gowns. Aside from state and local authorities, the ceremony was attended by Yucatán’s business leaders, media, and social media influencers.
City leaders took turns to speak. Mayor Cecilia Patrón Laviada highlighted the importance of continuing to help businesses cut through red tape to create jobs and sustain the state’s economic growth.
Emilio Loret de Mola Gomory, Director of Grupo Lodemo—which operates several fast-food chains, gas stations, and other businesses in Mexico—highlighted the importance of safety in Yucatán for continuing to attract new investment to the state.
After the ribbon was cut and the curtain dropped, attendees were invited to enter the store for a tasting.
All day today, Tim Hortons will offer a limited supply of free menu items to introduce Yucatecos to the Canadian twist on the age-old combo of donuts, coffees, cold drinks, and sandwiches.
The Maple Leaf Effect
Market analysts cite the chain’s Canadian identity as a competitive advantage. Its cultural roots reach back over 60 years. Founder Tim Horton was a legendary pro ice hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He opened his first store in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1964. This partly explains the maple leaf’s prominence in Tim Hortons’ branding.
“The current geopolitical climate is much more favorable to Canadian chains like Tim Hortons, Boston Pizza, and MB Chicken, all of which are seeing rapid growth not just in Mexico, but Latin America as a whole,” said Viviana Estrella of El Economista.
As of February 2026, Tim Hortons operates 3,538 restaurants across Canada, making it the country’s largest food chain by a significant margin. Tim Hortons has established a presence in 19 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, Spain, the Philippines, India, China, and the Middle East. The brand is also currently expanding into new markets in Asia, including China and South Korea.
Gutiérez Chapa highlighted that, aside from Tim Hortons staples like maple-glazed donuts and Timbits, the company continues to develop menu items engineered for the Mexican market.
A Mexico Fan Base
The Mexican market has embraced Tim Hortons, with consumer reception being overwhelmingly positive. Multiple locations consistently maintain 4.7-star ratings or higher on delivery platforms, with thousands of reviews.
Multiple reviews explicitly compare Tim Hortons favorably against more expensive rivals. One customer wrote, “el precio es accesible, nada que ver con la competencia” (the price is accessible, nothing like the competition). More generous portion sizes are also mentioned.
Customers consistently praise the fresh bakery items, with one reviewer noting, “Las donas están deliciosas, no son empalagosas” (the donuts are delicious, not overly sweet).
Tim Hortons Xcanatun, just north of the Periférico on the Mérida-Progreso highway, operates from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., with 24-hour drive-through service.
Senior Editor Carlos Rosado van der Gracht, PhD, is a journalist, photographer, and expedition leader. Born in Mérida, Carlos holds degrees from universities in Mexico, Canada, and Norway. Most recently, he earned a doctorate in Heritage Studies in 2026.
ProgressTwo-way traffic returns to 46th Street in Progreso, after almost two years. Starting at 6 AM this Friday, the two-way traffic will resume from 33rd Street towards El Corchito, benefiting thousands of residents. March 26,26 Progresohoy
PROGRESO – Nearly two years after the Progreso City Council (2021-2024 administration) changed the direction of traffic on 46th Street to one-way, temporarily facilitating the passage of tractor-trailers due to the construction of the elevated viaduct on 82nd Street, the street will revert to two-way traffic this Friday, March 27, 2026, Mayor Erik Rihani González announced.
The mayor confirmed that, after various negotiations and studies, it was agreed to reinstate the two-way traffic that was changed on April 5, 2024 – 1 year, 11 months, and 22 days ago.
As is known, the traffic change allowed heavy trucks to reach the remote terminal by traveling along the bypass, taking 46th Street, and then 25th Street to reach the dock.
From then on, the lane operated only from south to north, benefiting truckers and the port while negatively impacting thousands of residents who had to travel to the city center or 62nd Street—next to the ITSP (Technological Institute of San Pedro Sula)—to access the bypass and head towards Mérida. Although the measure was announced to last about “five or six months,” according to then-interim mayor Roger Gómez Ortegón, it was extended, generating discontent among residents.
It was on November 20, 2025, that, amidst social pressure and following several neighborhood protests, the State Government, the Federal Government, and ASIPONA (the Public Works and Transportation Authority) reached an agreement with residents to remove a blockade on 25th Street and open the street to allow the passage of tractor-trailers. They also committed to finally opening the new viaduct, which occurred a week later, on November 26, 2025.
The elevated viaduct officially opened after two years and two months of construction, which began on June 13, 2023, and concluded on August 31, 2025, although it remained inoperative for almost three months despite being finished.
Since that day, hundreds of heavy cargo trucks have been using the elevated viaduct to go up and down from the dock, leaving 86th, 46th, and 25th Streets practically free of tractor-trailers.
About a month ago, workers from a private construction company installed traffic lights at the intersections of 31st and 46th Streets, and this week the same thing happened at several intersections on 86th Street. This was reportedly part of planned traffic improvements, as despite the overpass, an alternate or free route must be maintained in case the overpass becomes unusable in the future due to a traffic incident.
Today, Thursday, March 26, municipal workers from the Mobility Department installed several two-way signs on 46th Street.
TWO-WAY TRAFFIC BEGINS THIS FRIDAY…
According to Rodrigo Manzanilla, head of Municipal Mobility, two-way traffic will go into effect this Friday, March 27, 2026.
Today, after the signs were put up, they were covered with black bags, as the measure will begin tomorrow at 6:00 a.m., amidst a traffic operation that will be in place throughout the day to guide drivers.
The new measure will greatly benefit numerous residents and drivers who need to travel to Mérida and other destinations early in the morning, as they will be able to use the bypass. Likewise, it will facilitate access to the gas station located across from the Sports Complex, which was significantly impacted by the traffic changes. (ProgresoHoy.com)
Erik Rihani promotes feline and canine rabies vaccination brigade March 25,26 Progresohoy
With the goal of protecting public health and preventing rabies in the municipality, the Progreso City Council, headed by Mayor Erik Rihani González, launched the “2026 Feline and Canine Rabies Vaccination Brigade”, with the goal of administering between 5,000 and 7,000 doses to dogs and cats.
From the SMAPAP sports field, the mayor emphasized the importance of continuing to strengthen a culture of responsible pet ownership, acknowledging the growing public awareness in Progreso regarding providing pets with a better quality of life. He also stressed that prevention is key to addressing potential rabies cases, as the measures to combat it can be drastic. Therefore, he reiterated the importance of collaboration between the community and government to maintain a healthy municipality.
In this regard, the mayor expressed his gratitude for the support of the Yucatán Health Secretariat and all participating authorities, emphasizing that these types of brigades are not only carried out in a coordinated manner, but are also intended to be conducted regularly, thus strengthening the well-being of the community. He also acknowledged the participation of the brigade members and the public, highlighting their shared commitment to making Progreso a better place to live.
As part of the program, the welcome address was given, the presidium was presented, and messages were delivered by the director of the Progreso Health Center, Ana Laura Suárez Dávila, and the representative of the Secretary of Health, Karime Uribe Pérez, who agreed on the importance of vaccination as a fundamental preventive action to protect both pets and the population.
Also present at the event were Karime Uribe Pérez, head of the Department of Preventive Medicine, representing the Secretary of Health of Yucatán, Miguel Alberto Alcocer Gamboa; Oliver García Trujillo, Head of Health Jurisdiction No. 1 and Technical Secretary; Ana Laura Suárez Dávila, director of the Progreso Extended Services Health Center (CESSA); and Johny Antonio Caro González, responsible for the Zoonosis Program of the Health Jurisdiction.
Also attending as special guests were the coordinator of the “Phoenix” brigade, Gerardo Miguel Segura Salazar, as well as directors and heads of the City Council.
The vaccination drive will continue with service stations at various locations throughout the municipality. Today, Wednesday, March 25, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, the vaccination sites are located at:
-Drinking Water: 37th Street corner of 80th Street.
-Mother’s Park: 31st Street corner of 72nd Street.
-Ecological Park: 39th Street corner of 74th Street.
-CFE Park: 58th Street between 31st and 33rd Streets.
-Social Development: 33rd Street
corner of 22nd Street. -The Fountain: 52nd Street corner of 33rd
Street. -Elva Griselda Carrillo Children’s Park: 62nd Street between 35th and 37th Streets.
-Health Department: 21st Street corner of 76th Street.
Meanwhile, tomorrow, Thursday, March 26, the modules will be installed from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at:
-Vicente Guerrero: 37th Street corner of 112th.
-Morelos Park: 29th Street corner of 80th.
-Nueva Yucalpetén Park: 33rd Street corner of 140th.
-Chapel of Guadalupe: 31st Street corner of 98th.
-“El Gordo” Fruit and Meat Market: 39th Street corner of 88th.
-La Ciénaga Park: 37th Street corner of 122A.
-Héctor Victoria Basketball Court: 18th Street between 27th and 25th.
Finally, the authorities reiterated their invitation to the public to bring their pets to these modules and take advantage of this free campaign, which represents a fundamental action for disease prevention and comprehensive health care in the municipality.
ProgressDengue prevention efforts in Progreso are being reinforced with brigades in schools and public spaces.
They are promoting prevention within the framework of the National Day against vector-borne diseases March 26,26 Progresohoy
Within the framework of the First National Day of the Fight against Dengue and Chikungunya 2026, the Progreso City Council intensified prevention actions in the municipality through information and operational brigades in schools and public spaces.
Under the coordination of Mayor Erik Rihani González, the Health Directorate, headed by José Luis Gómez Ordóñez, launched abatement and awareness campaigns aimed primarily at the school community, with the objective of reducing the presence of the transmitting mosquito and promoting preventive habits from an early age.
Among the most recent activities, the visit to the “March 21st” Kindergarten in the Flamboyanes police station stands out, where talks were given to students to explain the life cycle of the mosquito and the necessary measures to avoid diseases such as dengue, Zika and chikungunya.
Simultaneously, the brigades carried out larviciding work at the Vicente Guerrero elementary school, as well as in various public buildings, including the Municipal DIF, the CAI daycare center, the Senior Citizens’ Center and the Social Development office, eliminating possible breeding grounds and reducing health risks.
These actions are part of a comprehensive strategy that will continue throughout the week in different parts of Progreso and its police stations, prioritizing both preventative education and direct intervention in common areas.
The City Council reiterated its call to citizens to join in these measures, emphasizing that prevention and community participation are fundamental to avoiding the proliferation of vector-borne diseases in the municipality.
The Arenitas field in Progreso is receiving improvements ahead of the 2026 World Cup. March 26,26 Progresohoy
PROGRESO.— The municipality is preparing to be one of the venues for the 2026 Social World Cup in Yucatán, a program promoted by the federal and state governments that seeks to foster sports and social cohesion in different regions of the state.
As part of these preparations, work has already begun on rehabilitating the soccer field popularly known as “Arenitas,” which will now have artificial turf.
The national project was announced by Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum and Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena as part of the activities related to the World Cup, which Mexico is co-hosting with the U.S. and Canada.
The plan includes the construction of new fields or the rehabilitation of existing fields throughout the country.
The resources being invested are federal, overseen by the federal and state governments, and supported by the City Council for the removal of the old material.
In Progreso, the iconic sports complex located on 74th Street between 35th and 37th Streets, next to the 20 de Noviembre Stadium, will receive new lighting, perimeter fencing, and artificial turf, improving playing conditions and attracting higher-level events.
A banner was placed at the site confirming that this field will be part of the 2026 program, and detailing the participation of various federal agencies, including the Mexican government, the Ministry of Territorial Development, the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Tourism, and the National Commission for Physical Culture and Sports (CONADE), demonstrating institutional support for the project.
The start of the renovations has generated controversy among some athletes, who believe the sand field is a tradition and should be preserved.
However, the majority of the sports community has expressed its support for the modernization, believing it will improve playing conditions and attract higher-level events.
The 2026 Social World Cup includes six free tournaments in categories such as school children, neighborhoods, workers, senior citizens, and adapted sports, with the goal of promoting discipline, inclusion, and steering young people away from risky behaviors.
With these actions, Progreso joins a state and national project that seeks to leverage the impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to strengthen the social fabric through sports, marking a new era for the port’s sports infrastructure.
‘Cuba is not alone’: Inspiring days of solidarity in Havana
By Resumen: Latinoamericano and the Third World (Posted Mar 24, 2026)
As the Trump Administration ratchets up its threats of war and economic strangulation on Cuba the international Nuestra América Convoy has arrived in Cuba. The convoy unites more than 600 solidarity activists from 38 nations, representing over 140 social, political, and cultural organizations across nearly every continent. Participants include parliamentarians, judges, ambassadors, intellectuals, trade unionists, and community leaders committed to justice and sovereignty.
The international humanitarian mission converged in the capital to delivering essential supplies and to reaffirm global support for the island amid intensified U.S. economic pressure and threats of invasion.
The solidarity groups were greeted personally by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. at the welcoming ceremony held at the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), where the group handed over significant donations of food, medicines, hygiene products, medical equipment, and energy-related items like solar panels. These contributions aim to alleviate hardships caused by the long-standing U.S. blockade.
At the welcome Díaz-Canel described the blockade as an “economic and energy asphyxiation project” targeting the Cuban people. He expressed profound gratitude for the convoy’s courage and self-financed efforts, noting that participants covered their own travel and stay expenses to maximize aid delivery.
David Adler, coordinator of the Progressive International and a key organizer, highlighted the mission’s scale. He emphasized that the convoy represents millions worldwide who reject collective punishment and demand an end to coercive unilateral measures.
Nuestra América Convoy Strengthens Global Resistance Network
The initiative, initially conceived as a maritime flotilla inspired by other humanitarian efforts, expanded rapidly into a multi-modal global convoy. Aid arrived by air from Europe and Latin America, with charter flights coming from the U.S. and sea components following from Mexico.
Three vessels—the Granma 2.0 from Puerto Progreso, Yucatán, and two sailboats from Isla Mujeres—are en route, carrying additional tons of supplies. This Latin American contribution underscores regional unity against external aggression.
Participants stressed that Cuba’s challenges—blackouts, shortages, and infrastructure strain—stem largely from tightened sanctions and financial restrictions. The convoy’s direct aid bypasses these barriers, demonstrating practical internationalism.
Organizers declared March 21 an “International Day of Solidarity with Cuba”, resulting in coordinated actions worldwide, including protests at U.S. embassies. The effort builds on prior mobilizations and signals international sustained pressure for policy change.
Geopolitical and Regional Implications
The Nuestra América Convoy reflects deepening Global South solidarity in response to unilateral coercive measures. In Latin America and the Caribbean, it reinforces CELAC principles of non-interference and regional self-determination, countering attempts to isolate progressive governments.
Globally, the mission challenges the normalization of economic blockades as foreign policy tools, highlighting their humanitarian costs and questioning their legality under international law. It amplifies calls in forums like the UN General Assembly—where annual resolutions condemn the U.S. embargo—for multilateral respect of sovereignty.
The convoy’s convergence in Havana strengthens networks among progressive movements, trade unions, and civil society, potentially influencing future coordinated actions on issues like debt relief, climate justice, and anti-imperialist resistance. For Cuba, it bolsters resilience and morale amid ongoing crisis
Message of Brotherhood and Continued Commitment
The welcoming ceremony featured expressions of mutual respect and shared struggle. Díaz-Canel reiterated Cuba’s readiness to collaborate on common causes, from health cooperation to sustainable development.
Activists reaffirmed their pledge to continue advocacy until the blockade ends. Many highlighted personal connections—family ties, cultural affinities, or admiration for Cuba’s achievements in education and medicine despite adversity.
As additional delegations arrive and aid distribution begins, the Nuestra América Convoy stands as a powerful symbol of people-to-people diplomacy. It demonstrates that solidarity transcends borders, offering tangible relief while pressing for systemic change in international relations.
In a world marked by polarization and power asymmetries, such initiatives remind us that collective action rooted in justice can challenge dominant narratives and support nations defending their right to self-determination.
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2026’s Spring Equinox happens a bit earlier this year, tomorrow (3/20/2026) at 8:46 AM local time in Merida.
Chichen Itza is scheduled to be open for viewing of the famous snake descending on El Castillo’s stairway, (but local vendors may cause problems) … Dzibilchaltun will be closed to visitors & Oxkintok will also be closed.
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On a Personal Note:
If you’re ever curious about what direction due East is from your home, check out the Sun’s position at 8:46 local time …. because our Sun will be due East at that point.
Then, for every other day between 3/21 – 9/22, the sun rises in the Northeast and sets in the Northeast, because our 2026 Fall Equinox doesn’t happen until 6:04 PM on Sept. 22.
Other Curiousities:
For home solar system owners, notice that your panels pointing due-South will be pointing away from the early morning sun and late afternoon sun for the next 6 months.
For this reason, the highest efficiency PV solar systems have motors & swivels to track the Sun’s path, gaining an addtional 40% of energy versus fixed position panels.
People’s Mañanera March 17 By Pedro Gellert
Every day, President Claudia Sheinbaum gives a morning presidential press conference and Mexico Solidarity Media posts English language summaries, translated by Mexico Solidarity’s Pedro Gellert. Previous press conference summaries are available here.
Electoral Plan B: fewer privileges and more power to the people
President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Plan B is advancing in the Senate. The proposal seeks to reduce privileges of the electoral apparatus and strengthen democracy, make recall referendums more accessible, impose salary caps for INE and electoral court officials who will not be able to earn more than the President, and eliminate bonuses and perks and privileges.
The bill also proposes reducing council seats in municipalities, capping spending by local congresses, and making party finances transparent by prohibiting illicit or foreign funds. These measures are estimated to save 4 billion pesos (US$226.02 million), with the resources to be earmarked to infrastructure and wellbeing for the people.
Healthcare Routes: record pharmaceutical supply and strengthening of the public system
Through the Healthcare Routes, 115 million units of medications were delivered in 2025 and 45 million thus far in 2026. A first-level pharmaceutical catalog has been consolidated, and specialized kits are being distributed, with supply levels in the 56 IMSS-Wellbeing oncology units between 91% and 97%, a record high. In addition, 10,785 specialists were hired at IMSS and 1,295 at ISSSTE hospitals and clinics.
Security and arms trafficking in the Mexico–U.S. relationship
President Claudia Sheinbaum explained that the main way the U.S. can help Mexico is by stopping arms trafficking into the country. The President mentioned a New York Times report indicaand the country’s territorial integrity.
Solidarity with Cuba amid the crisisting that the amount of arms entering from the U.S. may have doubled, though she clarified that the data needs verification. Sheinbaum emphasized that security coordination with the U.S. is maintained under a clear principle: respect for sovereignty amid the crisis
Sheinbaum stated that supporting the Cuban people is an act of solidary and fraternity in the face of the crisis the island is facing. Those who wish to contribute can do so, and those who don’t are within their rights.
The President also criticized the pettiness and disinformation spread about these donations. In addition, she backed the flotilla departing on March 19 from Puerto Progreso, Yucatán to Cuba, and stated that the government will determine how it can support this solidarity initiative.
Visiting Chichen Itza: Things that hot sweaty tourists often miss …March 2, 2026 by yucalandia
Old fotos sometimes reveal a lot? Especially things that hot-sweaty wandering-tourists miss. ?
Notice all the peculiar angles … of how Chichen Itza’s El Observatorio building is placed so peculiarly – not centered on the platform … where virtually NOTHNG lines up … not the stair cases, not the platform … not the building … not the doorway(s) … not even the small extra front-building & wall on the front right corner (SW corner… It’s all basically constructed with intentionally skewed angles that are NOT humans’ normal 90º … nor straight alignments.
Straight alignments? … Notice how even the main entry-way doorway does NOT align symmetrically with the center of the top stairs. … and the bottom sets of stairs are WAY OFFSET from everything … and they’re way off-angle from the top set of stairs.
AND … the El Observatorio BUILDING is not even centered on it’s little top-platform, as it is skewed way to the South.
Why? … Just a smidgin’ of careful inspection reveals that El Observatorio contains all the information of BOTH El Castillo …. AND … “La Casa de Siete Muñecas” (Temple of the 7 Dolls @ Dzibilchaltun).
El Observatorios’ wall’s … platforms … foreground-buildings’ … doorways’ etc ~curious angles~ point directly to:
~ The Spring Equinox
~ The Summer Solstice.
~ The Fall Equinox.
~ The Winter Solstice.
and The northernmost rising points & setting peoints of the Full Moon. and
~ The southernmost rising points & setting peoints of the Full Moon.
… PLUS … Just like Dzibilchaltun’s Casa de las Siete Muñecas temple, the peculiarly placed openings in the walls of El Observatorio are paired-aperatures that align with the Northermost & Southernmost rising & setting points of our 5 visible planets.
and yes, Dzibilchaltun’s original Casa de las Siete Muñecas was built around 350 CE (when Scotsmen were still painting themselves BLUE & howling at Romans) … and the current Temple of the 7 Dolls version was built in 750 AD … while Chichen Itza’s El Observatorio was completed around 906 AD.
Things to ponder … versus just wandering past a Maya building?
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