The Maya civilization, one of the most sophisticated pre-Columbian cultures, flourished across present-day Mexico, Guatemala, ...

This ancient Maya temple near Mexico’s Calakmul Biosphere Reserve is home to six woolly false vampire bats. Unlike many other species, these bats roost in groups of between four and eight ...

One of the most popular Merida day trips, and the best Mayan Ruins near Merida, is Uxmal (pronounced ... invaded Mexico, they ...

Then, in 964, the Itzás, a Maya-speaking people from ... leading 80 feet down from the top of the temple. Contemporary with Palenque and Tikal, Uxmal is an architectural gem whose buildings ...

Mayan landmarks, Aztec pyramids, Cancun, Acapulco, Mariachi music and spicy food are some of what Mexico is known for.

The fusion of Mayan construction techniques with new elements from central Mexico make Chichen-Itza one of the most important examples of the Mayan-Toltec civilization in Yucatán. Several buildings ...