natgeotravel | INSTAGRAM | JUN 29

? @johnkernickphotography The Mayan Ruins in Tulum, Quintana Roo, was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya; it was at its height between the 13th and 15th centuries and managed to survive about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying Mexico. Old World diseases brought by the Spanish settlers appear to have resulted in very high fatalities, disrupting the society and eventually causing the city to be abandoned. Tulum is one of The best preserved Mayan coastal sites and very popular with tourists. . . . . . #tulum #quintanaroo #mexico #johnkernickphotography #carribean