Look no further for the best attractions and sights along the Riviera Maya, Mexico! This list includes the very best in dining, accommodations, culture and nature. The Riviera Maya is a region with a rich history, fascinating culture and a host of unforgettable experiences. The best things to do in the Riviera Maya may surprise [...]
The Mayan civilization is perhaps one of the world’s most fascinating cultures. The Mayan world extended over 300,000 square kilometers, covering much of southeastern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and parts of Honduras and El Salvador. Contrary to popular belief, the Mayans were not united under one emperor, but instead formed independent city-states, each with its own [...]
I recently traveled through Guatemala for 2 weeks and visited several historical locations along the way. What really attracted me to Guatemala this year was that 2012 is the year of the Mayans. Throughout Guatemala there are more then 1,500 Mayan ruins, most of which are located in the northern region of the Petén Basin. [...]
Most people hear about the Mayans and they think that they were like the Romans or the Greeks; a once-mighty civilization that later disappeared. This is so far from the truth. The Mayans are actually an ethnic group that has lived in Meso-America from 2600 BC till now. They are comprised of several tribes that [...]
You know about their temples, art, and even their 12/12/12 doomsday prediction, but how much do you know about Mayan languages? The Maya civilization began in 2,000 B.C. and lasted for over three millennia until European conquistadors infiltrated their lands across Central America and exploited their resources. Dozens of ancient Mayan temples and palaces are [...]
It’s Thursday afternoon and I’m preparing for my 25-day trip through the ancient ruins of Guatemala and El Salvador, which will be my 40th and 41st countries. I’m kicking this trip off in Guatemala City and I hear it’s a bustling capital city full of parks, markets, and museums. Though I have traveled for longer, [...]
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