When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Mayan Chichén Itzá, an archaeological site in Mexico, as seen from the air. Thick forest ...

The Lamanai Ruins Belize cruise excursion offers one of the most unique experiences, allowing you to still climb a Mayan Pyramid. I often hear fellow cruisers say there is not much to do in Belize or ...

As the son of archaeologists, National Geographic Explorer David Stuart spent his childhood wandering ancient Maya ruins—and helped shape what we know about the civilization today.

Ancient cities and enduring Indigenous traditions offer hands-on ways to experience this country’s rich culture and history.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The fall of the ancient Maya civilisation came gradually — as did the disappearance of its centres of power, each one slowly ...

Television may lead us to believe archaeologists lead thrilling lives, crashing through ancient temples and uncovering dinosaur bones à la Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park. In reality, their work is ...

You join a long line at the ticket turnstile, run the gauntlet past aggressive souvenir vendors, then emerge into a clearing to see … thousands of other tourists gathered around the Mexican ruins.

Introduction : the Maya forest / James D. Nations, Richard B. Primack, David Bray -- A regional approach to conservation in the Maya Forest / Chris Rodstrom, Silvio Olivieri, Laura Tangley -- One ...

I'm a Guatemalan who's watched tourists repeat the same mistakes during trips to the Maya ruins. Many people mistime their visits and enter the parks at peak heat and humidity. Some tourists ...

The fall of the ancient Maya civilisation came gradually — as did the disappearance of its centres of power, each one slowly reclaimed by the creeping jungle. Mighty cities were lost for centuries, ...