Taylor, Sarah R., authorUniversity Press of Colorado, publisher2018-12-112018-12-112018https://hdl.handle.net/10217/193038Includes bibliographical references and index.An ethnographic study of the two Ek' Balams-the notable archaeological site and the adjacent village-of the Yucatan Peninsula. When the archaeological site became a tourist destination, the village became a community-based tourism development project funded by the Mexican government. Maya heritage became important and profitable.--Provided by publisher.Introduction: a tale of two Ek' Balams -- The arrival of tourism -- Maps, guides, and the beaten path -- Negotiating tourism -- Land tenure, tourism, and free trade -- Development in a community in crisis -- Maya cosmopolitans -- Defining successful community development -- Conclusion: Being Maya, getting by.born digitalbooksengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.All rights reserved. User is responsible for compliance. Please contact University Press of Colorado at https://upcolorado.com/our-books/rights-and-permissions for use information.Heritage tourism -- Mexico -- EkbalamEkbalam Site (Mexico)Yucatán (Mexico : State) -- AntiquitiesMayas -- AntiquitiesTextAccess is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University Denver, Regis University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University and Western Colorado University communities only.