The Mayan Walls of Xaman-Ha Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

mixtli: As there's been no cache to find for months, I'm archiving it to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements. If you wish to repair/replace the cache sometime in the future, just contact us (by email), and assuming it meets the guidelines, we'll be happy to unarchive it.

Regards,

Mixtli
Geocaching.com Volunteer Reviewer

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Hidden : 5/10/2012
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This cache, a small tubular type of container (toothbrush holder), is hidden in the first of the archaeological Mayan ruins in Playacar very close to the gate entrance. You will almost be able to reach the cache from the sidewalk and won't need to touch or displace any of the artifacts/ruins. NOT IN THE ROCKS!

It's a shame that this area is littered so much, especially as these walls should be considered sacred. The Walls of Xaman-Ha were built 1200-1500BC to protect the buildings (now ruins) located to the east. Made of limestone, the average width can reach more than 2m (6') and its length exceeds 360m.

After finding this cache, turn around and follow the walkway to the next cache Cacha Linda Maya Playa where you'll see these ruins. You can make it a circle route and not have to backtrack.

This is a nice easy grouping of 4 caches to do near the ferry on Juarez, including the Playa del Carmen virtual.

**Update as of April 1/13 we put in a new cache. According to Marcel9 there is a larger camouflaged cache that he hid at N20 37.216 W087 04.692. He said that it was about 1 foot inside a cave -- crouch down and look up and to the left just inside cave opening. I couldn't find it, but it might still be there. Look for it if you want the challenge. Thank you Marcel9.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Purpx gur ubevmbagny cvcr bs gur punvayvax srapvat. Cyrnfr yrnir n yvggyr ovg bs svfuvat yvar unatvat bapr lbh ercynpr vg naq chfu vg onpx jvgu n fgvpx.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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