Millions of people visit Mexico every year for a variety of reasons. Some come for the beautiful beaches, and others come for the fantastic cuisine. If you’re interested in the pre-columbian history and culture of this Latin American country, then you’ll want to explore some of the many Mayan ruins in Mexico. The Mayan people… Continue Reading
10 Most Fascinating Mayan Ruins in Guatemala
The Central American country of Guatemala is filled with traditional native villages and colorful markets. If you can tear yourself away from its present charm, you’ll find a past that is even more awesome: remains of the Mayan cities that once dominated the country. The Mayans were one of the greatest early civilizations, and their… Continue Reading
10 Most Fascinating Mayan Ruins in Belize
The Maya were a powerful civilization that originated in the Yucatan around 2600 BC and came to full power around AD 250. They lived in an area that stretched from Central Mexico to El Salvador and included Belize. Some believe that the region may have been home to more than 2 million Mayas during the… Continue Reading
10 Things to See in Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is the most famous of all the great Mayan cities. This is somewhat ironic because its most famous structures do not have a typical Classic Mayan architecture but show strong influences from other civilizations from Central Mexico. It is also the most developed of the many Mayan ruins and can get crowded. But… Continue Reading
10 Most Beautiful Ancient Mayan Temples
The Maya civilization was one of the great Pre-Colombian civilizations, extending throughout the northern Central American region, including the present-day nations of Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, southern Mexico and western Honduras. During the Classic period (250–900 AD) most Mayan city states reached their peak of urbanism and large-scale construction. The most notable monuments from this… Continue Reading
