Mayan Ruins in Mexico: Chichen Itza (pictured) is one of the most famous archaeological sites in Mexico. But there are other important sites throughout Yucatan state, all of which are guaranteed to be ...

Mexico is the North American nation with the most UNESCO World Heritage sites, thanks in large part to its rich history and well-preserved archaeological sites – some of which are still being ...

Join us for a presentation by photographer Chris Fisher. We will travel with Chris on a journey deep into the jungles of the Yucatan Peninsula. We will learn about the native birds and look for ...

The Pyramid of the Magician stands over 100 feet tall and contains five different temples built in succession. Elizabeth Landau As the sun sets over the Yucatan jungle, its fading light falls on the ...

Dr. Timothy Hare, associate professor of anthropology at Morehead State University, published a new book centered around his extensive work in Mayan ruins and the Yucatan Peninsula. The book is titled ...

People surround the El Castillo pyramid at the Mayan archaeological site of Chichen Itza in the Mexican state of Yucatan. Hugo Borges / Getty Images Looking for alternatives to overcrowded ...

At the height of their empire, from the third to the 10th century, the Maya ruled in an unbroken chain of cities and villages from southern Mexico through Guatemala and Belize and down to western ...

Explore the ancient Maya city of Uxmal, one of the most significant archaeological sites of the Maya civilization. Uxmal ...

Mexico's president wants to boost the economy on the Yucatán peninsula. Conservationists say more tourism will damage the ecosystems. CALAKMUL, Mexico—Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has ...