MEL Talks - Robert Caskey

Discover the Secrets of the Ancient Maya Snake Kingdom: A Self-Guided Tour from Merida Yucatan - Bob Caskey presents the third in his MEL Lecture Series talks on tours you can take on your own from Mérida to visit ancient Maya sites. This time you’ll enjoy a travelogue informed by the latest archaeological discoveries In Quintana Roo very with the beautiful lagoon of Bacalar as your home base.

You will hear about the how the Snake Kingdom from Dzibanche became the most powerful force in Maya history and conquered Tikal. Find out how to untangle that important history along with other local sites such as Kohunlich, Kinichna and Chacchoben.

This is an easy excursion from Mérida that you can complete in two or three nights depending on how much time you want to spend on the water. Don’t miss this opportunity to get specific details on driving tips to Bacalar from Merida and the surrounding area. Watch the video here.

MEL Talks begin at 7:00 PM and are free and open to the public. See our lineup here and watch past lectures on the library’s YouTube channel.