The Belikin Beer Temple – Altun Ha Archaeological Site, Belize
Visit the Altun Ha archaeological site in Belize, home of a massive Mayan temple that's on the label of Belize's Belikin beer.
Our travel blog posts about cultural travel include information about museums, local markets, festivals and celebrations, Indigenous groups, archaeological sites, traditions, and other aspects of culture in North, Central, and South America.
Bird Brains and Rocks in Our Heads – Crab-Catcher Lagoon & Lamanai Archaeological Site, Belize
Visit Crab-Catcher Lagoon in Belize to see wildlife, go birdwatching, and explore the Lamanai Mayan archaeological site.
Meet the Bird Ninja – La Milpa Field Station, Belize
With help from a guide we dubbed The Bird Ninja, we saw more than 50 species of birds at La Milpa Field Station in Belize plus a Mayan archaeological site.
The Oldest Town (s) in the New World – Villa Rica & La Antigua, Mexico
The first two towns settled by Hernan Cortés --Villa Rica and La Antigua, Mexico--are now preserved as the first settlements in the mainland New World.
Pablo Hermoso de Mendoza, a Rock Star in the Bullring – Teziutlan, Mexico
Pablo Hermoso de Mendoza is the best rejoneador bullfighter in the world for a reason as we saw during a performance in Teziutlan, Mexico.
Exploring the Other Coast – Costa Esmeralda, Mexico
Mexico's Costa Esmeralda sparkles with a boutique hotel on the beach and an ancient cemetery archaeological site with million dollar views.
El Tajin Archaeological Site – Papantla, Mexico
The El Tajin archaeological site in Mexico offers diverse architecture and remarkably well-preserved carved details along with a death-defying dance.
Franciscan Missions of the Sierra Gorda – Querétaro State, Mexico
Travel to the Franciscan missions of the Sierra Gorda in Mexico to see stunning examples of history, art, and faith.
