What were the Mayan trade routes?

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What were the Mayan trade routes?

The Mayan trade routes were extensive and interconnected. They spanned across Mesoamerica, including present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. Some of the major trade routes included the Yucatan Peninsula, the Gulf Coast, the Pacific Coast, and the highlands of Guatemala. These routes facilitated the exchange of goods such as jade, obsidian, cacao, textiles, pottery, and feathers.