We are delighted to be able to offer you the services of Dan Griffin, your own private Indiana Jones. A 20 year resident of the Yucatan, Dan Griffin´s interest in archeology came late in life, and quickly became a passion. At the age of 52, he moved permanently to the city of Merida to pursue his passion.  Having studied archeology with the University of Leicestershire, Dan then worked in the field under the aegis of Tulane University.   

 

He has worked on several archeological sites in the Yucatan, Campeche and Belize, both in excavations and site mapping, in several cases living in remote pueblos for months at a time. We are delighted to be able to offer you the services of Dan Griffin, your own private Indiana Jones. These expeditions led to a great interest in the people and of this beautiful region, their cultures, architecture and folklore.  Dan is another of us who is happy to share his experiences and knowledge with those wishing to explore and understand better the magic of the Yucatan and can take you on adventures to unexcavated sites in the jungles of the Yucatan by special arrangement, an unbeatable way to experience the archeological richness of the Yucatan.  Some of my most memorable times as an explorer have been with Dan, including a trip into the remote jungles of the southern Yucatan, Belize and Guatemala with Bill and Ann Frej, tracing the steps of the famous 19th century archeologist Teobert Maler for their beautiful book Maya Ruins Revisited: In the Footsteps of Teobert Maler, (Peyton Wright Gallery, Publisher/University of Oklahoma Press, Distributor).  Should you wish to stick close to home base, Quinta Kookix is located only a 10 minute drive from the archeological site of Xcambo, which was an important Mayan commercial port city from the Early through Late Classic periods, 250AD through 900AD.  The site is located adjacent to the Mangrove forests of the northern Yucatan and the salt flats of Xtampu.  The city provided salt and salted fish throughout the entire Mayan Empire for centuries, making it an important commercial center.  The excavated and restored portion of the site is intimate in size, and very beautiful.  It also houses a miniature Catholic church built atop one of the pyramid bases, a unique feature, which is host to the annual festival of the Virgin of Xcambo.  In addition, we are located less than an hour drive from the site of Dzibilchaltun, one of the oldest sites on the Yucatan peninsula.

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