Where Mayan Wisdom Meets Modern Design 🏛️

📍 Architectural Marvel Chukum-clad facades: Ancient Mayan stucco technique revived for contemporary durability Light/shadow play: Pathways mimic sacred Mayan urban planning Colonial fusion: Spanish plaza layouts meet pre-Hispanic cosmology 🌱 Design Philosophy ✅ Cultural Hybridity: Local chukum artisans collaborated with architects Ceiba trees (sacred in Mayan culture) frame the entrance ✅ Sustainable Innovation: Natural ventilation reduces energy use Rainwater channels echo cenote-inspired hydrology 🖼️ Museum Highlights Yucatán’s 66-million-year geologic history Interactive exhibits on Chicxulub crater (dinosaur-killing asteroid!) Fossil collections from Pleistocene-era reefs 📌 Visitor Info Location: Progreso waterfront (30 mins from Mérida) Entry: Free (donations welcome) Photography: Allowed, #NoFlash #MayanArchitecture #GeologyLovers #SustainableDesign #YucatanHiddenGems