Chapter 1 | Author Interview | Annotated Bibliography | Mexico Information

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Our story takes place in Mérida, Mexico -- a city located on the Yucatan pennisula. Other locations, such as the Mayan ruins at Chichén-Itzá and the town of Valladolid are visited as part of Lara's attempt to solve the Xibalba murders. To find out more about the Yucatan, visit the Mexico On-line web site.

Mérida -- a colonial-style building
in the heart of the city.
Mérida -- a local cemetery.
Chichén-Itzá -- the famous Mayan pyramid.Chichén-Itzá -- the ruins of the observatory.
Valladolid -- an open-air street market.