In its heyday from about A.D. 300 to 900, the Maya civilization boasted hundreds of cities across a vast swath of Central America. Now archeological sites, these once-flourishing cities extended ...

Besides island hopping, scuba diving, or party cruises, the one-day tour to Mexico’s most famous pyramids, Chichen Itza, is a trip to definitely put on one’s bucket list. Because Chichen Itza ...

Chichen Itza was the main ruling center of the Yucatan between 1191-1448 AD, in what is now known as Mexico. The temple, seen here during excavation, rests on a pyramidal foundation 37 feet high ...

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 ...

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 ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Visit El Mestizo, about 3.5 miles from Chichén Itzá, for an authentic Mexican lunch after touring the archeological site. I recommend ordering the pollo adobado, which ...

From Mayan ruins to the turquoise Caribbean Sea to abundant coral reefs, there is so much to see in and around Cancún. To make the most of your time on the Yucatán Peninsula, consider signing up ...