Santos says that the bronze-made remnants of trees buried in sacrificial pits at the ruins of the Shu Kingdom resembles the sacred ceiba tree, which symbolized the union of heaven, earth and the ...

For hundreds of years, Andean people recorded information by tying knots into long cords. Will we ever be able to read them?

To Jeronimo Vasquez, the story of Mayan Winds Coffee Emporium is one that centers around love. Beginning with his parents meeting in Guatemala, followed by his collaborator Juan Loera meeting his ...

It’s a gateway to Mayan ruins and wild jungle adventures, but Belize City has a Level 3 travel warning. Petty crime is frequent, and military-style guards at the port entrance make travelers uneasy.

The times between 1898 and 1941 have been labeled the “Early American Period,” an era of bygone tranquility. Our island has an interesting collection of historic features that should be of ...

Butuan was one of these areas. And on the riverbank of the Agusan River lies one of the ruins of the early church built by the said missionaries around 1625. The church is one of the oldest stone ...

The region is also home to some of Mexico’s most iconic cultural sites, including the awe-inspiring Mayan ruins of El Rey, Ichkabal, Coba, Kohunlich, El Meco, Chichén Itzá, and Tulum.

Riviera Maya, just south of Cancun, is the ultimate tourist destination. You can find just about anything to do here, from wandering around ancient Mayan ruins to partying the night away. It also ...

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Situated on the Caribbean coastline on the eastern side of the Yucatan Peninsula, Tulum is well-known for its well-preserved ancient Mayan ruins along with white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters.

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Jade Skirt: The gods and spirits are so important to my people, the Maya. The king is our head priest and he can ...