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Mayan Trade Routes

These networks were not limited to Guatemala but extended across vast parts of Mesoamerica. Guatemala, however, was a central hub, both geographically and strategically, for Mayan trade due to its rich variety of resources and its location at the crossroads of the highlands and lowlands.
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History of Mayan Cacao

History of Mayan Cacao, Ceremonial cacao is a type of chocolate that is used in various spiritual and ceremonial practices. The use of cacao in ceremonial contexts has a long history, dating back to ancient Mesoamerican cultures such as the Mayans and Aztecs, who believed that cacao was a gift from the gods and used it in religious rituals.