He ensured we had a memorable, meaningful week full of archaeological insights accented with fun in the sand and sea. On pages 6667 of my book, the lives and travels of mormon and moroni, i offer a possible solution to this conundrum. We depart miami, fl on january 8, 2017 for a full week in the caribbean. There are some parallels with christianity that are certainly compelling. If you ask its not too hard to find an lds guide that will take you around the various ruins in mexico. All of our tulum tours includes air conditioned transportation, entrance fee, guided tour, buffet meal and of course free time to take pictures and hang around. Knows and climb nohoch mul with its 120 steps lead up to the top and reaches 7 feet in height. Tulum pyramid is especially unique since its located on a 12 meter 36 ft. Tulum tours lds tours cancun, cozumel, tulum almas. Explore the most popular maya archaeological sites in cancun with our welcoming and knowledgeable tour guides. The book of mormon, the first broadway musical by matt stone and trey parker the creators of south park. You will love the private tours we offer in each stop. Join us on a tour to tulum ruins and add a refreshing plunge into a natural cenote. In the book of mormon the city of zarahemla was located in the center of the land on the west bank of the river sidon.
In my book, i present two ancient maps that show the yucatan as an island see example below. These mayan cities date back thousands of years and show evidence of the cultures, religious beliefs, and traditions which. Dont lose your faith on the things that you know because of the things that you dont know. What are your opinions of lds themed tours of meso. On many of these websites you can book tours to tulum and other maya sites where the mormon guide will point out the evidence that. The city of tulum is covered in depictions of the mayan religious beliefs that correlate with the religious beliefs taught in the book of mormon.
Lds tours cancun by mormon encounter all you need to. Book of mormon tour all inclusive vacation with lds guide. Enjoy a private guided tour of tulum ruins, followed by a swim in a cenote of your choice and a delicious lunch at a mayan restaurant in the jungle. The tulum mayan ruins are much more extensive and interesting than san gervasio. Lds cancun tours by mormon encounter has designed this tour to help you understand the truth about this mysterious episode in the history of a magnificent civilization, and it can be witnessed in. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints has not officially sanctioned any mayan sites as book of mormon sites. We are a tour operating company based in provo, utah, with operations in mexico through our offices in. Highest recommendations for the professional tour services of carlos aleman, owner, lds tours cancun, by mormon encounter. Since i believe the mayans may have been descendents of book of mormon peoples, that really intrigued me. Tours cancun lds tours,book mormon tours by lemuel petlacalco. See more ideas about book of mormon, mayan ruins and mayan astrology. When we visited tulum several years ago, my mom wanted to find an lds tour guide, but i was worried i was just going to get a lot of conjecture and not learn about what historians actually knew about the site, so i opted against it. Situated on the yucatan peninsula, tulum is a pre columbian city. Are ruin sites on the yucatan peninsula related to the.
Ancient myan ruins support the book of mormon blogger. Get your quote or book selecting date, number of people and hotel. All parallels are based on speculation by lds archaeologists and historians, most of whom have spent years trying to find proof that the book of mormon exists among the many artifacts and temples that the mayans have left behind. Spend a day exploring and learning about both tulum and coba from an lds perspective. Tulum ruins and snorkeling in cenote private tours in. Oct 05, 20 if you ask its not too hard to find an lds guide that will take you around the various ruins in mexico. Lds tours in tulum almas lds tours in cancun on vimeo. This is the tallest temple pyramid on the yucatan peninsula. Known for its caverns connected to a 55mile underground river system. Aug 26, 2012 tulum could not possibly have been the city of zarahemla. Just wondering what opinions people had of groups that offered these types of tours. The site is located just kms80 miles south of cancun, making for a convenient and easy way to enjoy a maya ruins tour on your next mexican caribbean vacation.
In fact, it is not a city at all but a temple complex devoted to the teaching and worship of the descending god, and there is evidence of christ in tulum. Jack welch is wellknown and highly regarded in lds circles for his insightful studies of the bible and book of mormon, including numerous works on jesuss sermon on the mount, temple studies, the gospel of matthew, the parable of the good samaritan, the trial of jesus, and the legal and cultural backgrounds of the new testament. Book of mormon geography tour 11 days10 nights guatemala. Visit the maya city of tulum on a 6hour tour from playa del carmen, and explore temples, pyramids, and history at the edge of the caribbean sea. See more ideas about book of mormon, mayan ruins and lds art. Tulum is magical, the turquoise color from the caribbean sea beside the ruins make this visit unforgettable. Lds tours cancun by mormon encounter 2020 all you need.
Hear stories taken from the book of mormon about the walled city of tulum, a precolumbian mayan seaport. Tulum cancun lds tours, book mormon tours by lemuel. Discover why this tour is now one of cancuns main attractions. Nov 12, 2012 lds cancun tours by mormon encounter has designed this tour to help you understand the truth about this mysterious episode in the history of a magnificent civilization, and it can be witnessed in. The amazing history and views all over the place will leave you breathless. This oncethriving city is built on cliffs overlooking pristine beaches, a breathtaking site rich in historical detail.
Tulum cancun lds tours, book mormon tours by lemuel petlacalco. There is an independent tour run by almas lds tours that gives insights to connections between mayan recordsruins and the book of mormon. Book an immersive and historicallyrich maya archaeology tour with a special focus on the book of mormons impact on the maya culture in mexico. We show you the best maya historical sites, take you on expeditions through the jungle, and even get you swimming with sea turtles in the beautiful blue waters of cancun. A memorable book of mormon lands tour guatemala, honduras, belize and mexico 11 days10 nights day 1 fri. We will spend our time learning about tulum by reading our scriptures. The package includes ground and air transportation excluding international airfare, lds bilingual tour guide, park and museum admission fees, hotel room accommodations, breakfasts and dinners, bottled water, tips and taxes.
Jack welch is wellknown and highly regarded in lds circles for his insightful studies of the bible and book of mormon, including numerous works on jesuss sermon on the mount, temple studies, the gospel of matthew, the parable of the good samaritan, the trial of jesus, and the legal and cultural backgrounds of the. See the site on a twohour guided tour, then enjoy an hour to explore on your own, snap photos, or visit the tulum beach. Lds tours in cancun takes you back to the book of mormon times. Further, tulum was build hundreds of years after the close of the book of mormon. Our lds tours are designed to bring the book of mormon to life. Book of mormon lands tour days12 nights guatemala. Mayan civilization and parallels to the book of mormon. Almas lds tours in cancun operates tours in cancun and the yucatan peninsula, that show visitors the maya lands that relate to the book of mormons. That is, during most of the book of mormon times, the yucatan peninsula was an island. Tulum dates to post book of mormon times but it is interesting to note that it was conserved primarily as a religious center for mayan priests.
Lds tour tulum lds tours cancun by mormon encounter, cancun. We will visit some of the most amazing ruins that can be seen from a cruise itinerary, including chacchoben and tulum. At mormon encounter we design the most comprehensive guided tours to the mayan ruins, recognizing at all times that the most important message and purpose of the book of mormon is to testify of jesus christ as the universal messiah. Many other such garbled interpretations of the history of yucatan are made by the lds guides to make it conform to the book of mormon, but the truth is, tulum was simply a postclassic maya city and had nothing to do with the mythological nephites or lamanites. Tulum tours from cancun and the riviera maya are a wonderful way to discover the world of the ancient maya civilization. August 5 book of mormon seminars morning free day afternoon optional tour to a local cenote free day to enjoy the resort. When we visited tulum several years ago, my mom wanted to find an lds tour guide, but i was worried i was just going to get a lot of conjecture and not learn about. Many of her photos were also included in our book, exploring the lands of the book of mormon.
If you are stopping at costa maya, you might want to book a tour with us to. Lds tour tulum lds tours cancun by mormon encounter. Lds tours cancun by mormon encounter all you need to know. These mayan cities date back thousands of years and show evidence of the cultures, religious beliefs, and traditions which are similar to those found in the book of mormon.
Although tulum does not date to the times of the book of mormon, it is interesting to note that it was conserved as a religious center for mayan priests. Almas lds tours in cancun is an established business a fully licensed, bonded and accredited professional independent tour operator hosting thousands of lds visitors in cancun, tulum, riviera maya and throughout the yucatan peninsula. Enjoy an early morning tour of tulum ruins that will satisfy your desire to visit this incredible archaeological site without. Rather than visiting the tulum ruins on a general tour, enjoy this ldstailored experience. Enjoy an early morning tour of tulum ruins that will satisfy your desire to visit this incredible. As you explore the archaeological site, learn about the correlations between the book of mormon and the mayan civilization, as well as the latest theories that place mesoamerica as the setting for the book of mormon. Enjoy an lds tour of tulum ruins and learn about the many correlations between the book of mormon and the mayan civilization. Sheryl lee wilson has traveled throughout mesoamerica with a keen eye capturing on film the essence of americas greatest civilizations. Book of mormon land is way to the north of this location way to the north. Ruins of tulum in mexico ruins of lamanai in belize snorkeling in grand cayman beachzip lining on roatan island. Knowing about the history, cultural traditions, language, and geography of the book of mormon is essential because doing so legitimately supports the fundamental reason for the book s messagethat jesus christ is the lord and savior of the whole earth and that the earth itself testifies to this divine truth. Let helaman show you how many aspects of these sites tie into the peoples of the book of mormon. This amazing ultimate book of mormon adventure tour will take you to some of the best ancient mayan ruins in mexico.
Tour these ancient cities with a book of mormon perspective. Situated on the yucatan peninsula, tulum is a precolumbian city. Tulum could not possibly have been the city of zarahemla. Take almas lds tours in tulum, meaning wall in mayan and being one of the most intriguing and mysterious of all mayan cities. Almas lds tours in cancun lds tours cancun, cozumel, tulum. Welcome to helaman tours where we will take you to the times of the mayans and show you everything that we believe relates to the book of mormon. We had a personal touch of the book of mormon history with carlos and his. The most important message of the book of mormon is its declared intent to convince readers that jesus is the christ. Book of mormon tour presented by living heritage tours. It is often included in lds tour packages as a book of mormon. You will get a guided tour of the ruins site by expert guides, giving you an indepth understanding of the significance of this city from centuries past, and. Book an immersive and historicallyrich maya archaeology tour with a special focus on the book of mormon s impact on the maya culture in mexico.
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