In 2009 a monumental underwater contemporary museum of art called MUSA (Museo Subacuático de Arte) was formed in the waters surrounding Cancun, Isla Mujeres and Punta Nizuc.
Month: February 2017
Cenotes – Mexico
A cenote is a natural pit, or sinkhole, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath.
-Cenote Saamal-
Located at Hacienda Selva Maya outside the city center of Valladolid, Mexico. This open air cenote is surrounded by pristine, tropical jungle. Open to the sky, this natural pool is surrounded by high walls and entry is via many steps down to water level.
Chichén Itzá – Mexico
Chichen Itza was one of the largest Maya cities. It was established before the period of Christopher Colombus and probably served as the religion center of Yucatan for a while.
Tulum – Mexico
Tulum is the site of a pre-columbian Mayan city serving as a major port for Coba. The ruins are situated on 12-meter (39 ft) tall cliffs, along the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Hammond Castle – Gloucester, MA
Constructed between 1926 and 1929, was the home and laboratory of John Hammond. The castle was constructed as a wedding present for his wife Irene Fenton.
Crane Estate – Ipswich, MA
The former summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Crane, Jr., the estate includes a historic mansion, 21 outbuildings, and designed landscapes overlooking Ipswich Bay.
Ayer Mansion – Boston
Built between 1899 and 1902 for businessman and art collector Frederick Ayer, the Ayer Mansion is the only surviving residence created by American artist and designer, Louis Comfort Tiffany.
