But all that changed in the sixth century, when Teotihuacan disengaged from the Maya region, leaving Tikal to fend for itself. Enter the Snakes. No one’s sure where they came from; there’s no ...

Each city had different kings and queens. Within each Maya region, the Maya cleared vast areas of rainforest to make way for their cities and farms. They also redirected water to create reservoirs ...

No visit to Riviera Maya is complete without exploring its ancient Mayan ruins. Beyond the famous Chichén Itzá , the region ...

and it’s home to more Maya ruins than any of its neighbours. There’s an especially high concentration here, in the northern Petén region, scattered around the Maya Biosphere Reserve, one of the ...

In this article, I’m sharing my honest perspective on safety in Riviera Maya including the crime situation in the region, common scams to look out for, and safety tips and advice for ...

There’s an especially high concentration here, in the northern Petén region, scattered around the Maya Biosphere Reserve, one of the largest tracts of forest left north of the Amazon.

The Environment Ministry conceded that the Maya Train caused environmental harm and announced a restoration plan for the ...