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The Mayan Walls of Xaman-Ha#2 Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Groundhog & Shadow: Will regrettably archive this as I know access can be made from the other end of the paved trail. Caches are pretty scarce in that area and that was one of ours that didn't disappear. When we visit PD again I will check to remove any geotrash that might be there.

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Hidden : 5/2/2015
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This small cache is hid in a medication bottle in a plastic baggie in the root of a tree in the first of the archaeological Mayan ruins in Playacar very close to the gate entrance. You won't need to touch or displace any of the artifacts/ruins. NOT IN THE ROCKS! Note: This one surprisingly survived two years hiding before getting published. Cool hey?


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, 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.

**Note: as of Oct. 2016, there is a green metal fencing surrounding much of the area, but almost opposite the cache, there is a open gate so you can access the cache still.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Nobhg 3' be 1z hc gur ebbg bs gerr jvgu 2 ebpxf pbirevat vg.

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)