Played out across more than 20 missions, Men of War: Red Tide allows to take command of the feared “Black Coats,” the nickname given to Soviet Marines, an elite combat group specializing in engagements near the shoreline. Men of War: Red Tide is a stunning mixture of RTS and a third-person action that introduces a new fighting force known for its brutal efficiency during the height of World War II. Red Tide introduces a new story driven campaign based on the writings of Soviet scribe Alexander Zorich, it also includes dozens of new or upgraded units and weapons. Men of War: Red Tide is a sequel to the critically acclaimed RTS Men of War. Players can also mix and match the body parts of more than 60 playable characters to create new heroes just as they could in the LEGO Star Wars games. Pop culture's most iconic archeologist whips through all the classic moments with the help of a host of supporting characters including Marion Ravenwood and Short Round. Fans can build, battle and brawl their way through their favorite cinematic moments, from Indy's entanglements with snakes to his dashing boulder run. Jones escapades through the jungles of South America to the mountaintops of India. With a unique tongue-in-cheek take on the original adventures, LEGO Indiana Jones follows Dr.

And, rum punch, which we soon discovered is the refreshment that comes with every all-day outing.LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures takes the fun and creative construction of LEGO and combines it with the wits, daring and non-stop action from the original cinematic adventures that enthralled audiences everywhere (Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade). Our most excellent guide, Selwyn, wins again by bringing a traditional lunch (included in the tour) prepared by a local Belizian widow. The branches of these majestic trees reach to the heavens and the roots are believed to stretch into the underworld.Īfter several hours, we returned to the Visitors Center area where there are restrooms and covered picnic areas.

I was fascinated by the root system of the sacred Mayan Ceiba tree – one of the most important elements of ancient Maya sacred flora and medicinal plants. I highly recommend hiring a guide even though there is a Visitors Center exhibiting a number of photographs and diagrams of the site, along with artifacts. Selwyn pointed out reservoir systems, roads, altar-carvings that indicated warriors and gods, and much more. We spent a good two hours exploring the ruins and listening to all that our guide had to tell us about the Mayan culture and discoveries excavated from this former grand empire. Terraced steps at Caracol’s ancient Mayan ruins. Wall with carvings at Caracol’s ancient Mayan ruins. Unlike Chichen Itza and Tulum, the better-known Mayan ruins of the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula, where climbing is banned, it is permitted at Caracol. The ruins are still being excavated and much of the area remains un-cleared. The core area alone is 15 square miles and once supported a population of more than 120,000 people. In fact, it is the largest Mayan site in Belize, and one of the largest in the Mayan world.

We sure couldn’t disagree because he was extremely knowledgeable about plant life, history of the Mayans, and Belize as a developing nation.Ĭaracol is huge. We stayed at the modest Midas Belize, made our reservation for a Caracol tour the night before, and felt like we totally lucked out in getting Selwyn, a Yucatan Mayan raised in the jungle and who calls himself a naturalist. With their knowledge of local guides, I recommend making tour arrangements through your hotel. Tourism is a major source of income for the people of Belize and all hotels are able to book tours for you.

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