Want to see the Equinox at Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins? This article explains how to see the unique phenomenon that happens only ...

After the Maya people known as Lakandon-Ch'ol were forced out of their capital, Lakam Tun ("Great Rock") in 1586, they moved further into the jungle, creating the city of Sak-Bahlán, or the "land of ...

The Maya civilization was far more populous than previously thought — supporting as many as 16 million people across parts of ...

Exploring forgotten architectural ruins is the best way to get a glimpse of the past. It gives intrepid travelers a chance to ...

Yucatán launches the Santuario Maya campaign to promote longer, more authentic stays that connect travelers with Mayan culture.

After Spanish troops seized their capital, the Lacandon Ch'ol established a new settlement called Sac Balam, or the "Land of ...

From ancient Teotihuacán to modern-day Costa Rica, discover why this vast cultural region was one of humanity's cradles of ...

Archaeologists say they may have uncovered the ruins of Sak-Bahlán, a centuries-old Maya stronghold in southern Mexico that ...

Nothing says “Roll Tide” quite like swapping Mobile Bay shrimp for Yucatán ceviche on a three-hour nonstop flight from BHM to Cancún. Yet many first-time South-of-the-border beachgoers land to discove ...

Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve hides everything from ancient Maya ruins to natural lazy rivers and technicolor lagoons, making it a must-visit destination, whether you're looking for adventure, history, ...

This Beach Town in Mexico Has Gorgeous Boutique Hotels, Ancient Maya Ruins, and the Whitest Sand in the World Carley Rojas Avila July 19, 2025 Stephanie Pollak/Travel + Leisure Mayan ruins in Tulum.

The mysteries surrounding the life and death of Te K’ab Chaak, the first ruler of the ancient Mayan city of Caracol in Belize, are about to get some answers. More than 40 years after uncovering ...