Lamanai Maya Ruins(Submerged Crocodile) - longest occupied and second largest Mayan archaeological site, overlooking the crystal clear waters of the pristine New River Lagoon. Caracol Maya Ruins(The Snail) - once considered to be the most powerful Maya metropolis. ...
Chichen Itza Coba /Tulum Uxmal/Kabah/Sayil/Xlapak/Labna [all in one booklet] Palenque AQUIRING RUIN MAPS There are a number of places to find maps and it is advisable to purchase a site map for every ruin site you can, even if you are not even in the area. Think ahead, the map y...
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Its name roughly translates to “The Black Jaguar” in Mayan. Besides the sheer number of structures, the ruins are known for housing the tomb of El Balam’s ruler, Ukit Kan Leʼk Tokʼ. From 770 – 840 AD, Ek Balam was one of the most prominent cities in the Mayan world. The...
Deep in the jungles of Quintana Roo is Coba, one of the largest and most fascinating Mayan ruins in Mexico. At its peak, Coba was home to more than 50,000 people, which means that it was incredibly significant to Mayan culture and society. The site of Coba is sprawling, and only a ...
The Mayan Ruins of Mexico and Guatemala are sure to transport you back in time. The ruins are some of the best-preserved in the world. These ruins are spread out over most of the Yucatan peninsula, where the Mayan civilization thrived for about 2,500 years. It was one of the principal...
The Copan Mayan Ruins Photo by: Lauri Vain , Creative Commons The country of Honduras in Central America served as the dwelling to the Mayan tribes dating back to as early as 1000 BC. When they arrived in the area, they reached the beautiful Copan River and built the city of Copan. ...
There’s a ton of stuff to do here, and the locals are some of the friendliest people on the planet. From Mayan ruins to pristine beaches to Mexico City’s art and food and Oaxaca’s mezcal scene, Mexico has it all. And the food? World-class. Gorge yourself on delicious tacos, ...
El Mirador is one of the most undiscovered Mayan sites in Guatemala. Located near the border with Mexico in the northeast, the majority of its complexes lie in the depths of the jungle and remain relatively inaccessible to tourists. It’s the largest of all the Mayan ruins, rivaling even th...