Archaeologists working in an ancient Mayan city have unearthed a mysterious 1,700-year-old altar whose bright decorations and ...

Cancún and Playa del Carmen are preparing for a massive influx of sargassum seaweed during Semana Santa, leading up to Easter.

Tikal, one of the most powerful Maya city-states, became a rival in this network. Previous discoveries — such as the famous ...

A recently unearthed altar in Tikal holds the burial of a child and adult, but it wasn't built by the Maya. Instead, it ...

Are you thinking of heading to Tulum, but want to make sure you don't burn a hole in your bank account at the same time? In ...

The Riviera Maya has great beaches, light adventure, cultural experiences and relaxing resorts and vacation rentals, making ...

Trying to decide between Playa del Carmen vs Cancun and other beach towns? In this post, we delve into the key differences so ...

M argaritas at sunset, palm-fringed beaches, cooling dips in azure waters: picture the perfect break on the Caribbean coast ...

and it’s home to more Maya ruins than any of its neighbours. There’s an especially high concentration here, in the northern Petén region, scattered around the Maya Biosphere Reserve ...

Venture beyond Guatemala’s famed Maya ruins at Tikal and you’ll find family-run museums and communities preserving age-old traditions, and an opportunity to learn about the country’s history ...

The site itself was originally a main hub of Mayan civilization and has since been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The focal point of the ruins is the pyramid-like El Castillo that was once ...

People love the party scene, the proximity to Mayan ruins and cenotes, and the fun variety of water activities to do. As a year-round destination, the best time to visit Cancun depends on your ...