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Sacred Orchids of Chiapas: Cultural and Religious Values in Conservation

The use of flora species for religious and traditional ritual purposes is a widespread practice in Mexico and other parts of the world. It is generally related to the decoration of altars and sacred sites, and demand depends on the ritual calendar.




Responsible Tourism Days
January 9 - 10, 2008


Ruins of Tulum, Mexico. Larry Dale Gordon / Corbis.News Story
Historical ruins in Hurricane Dean's path
The heart of Maya culture was in Hurricane Dean’s path on Monday — dozens of historical sites including the stunning seaside ruins of Tulum and a temple where oppressed Mayas said they found divine inspiration for a 19th-century uprising.


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