Travel Blog Posts About Exploring Mayan Archaeological Sites in Mexico and Central America

Take the Long Way Home: Trekking to the El Mirador Archaeological Site in Guatemala

Exploring the Nakbe and La Florida Mayan archaeological sites in the El Mirador Basin during a jungle trek through the Peten region of Guatemala.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2020-07-05T10:17:26-04:00December 22, 2011 || Posted in: Guatemala - Mayan Sites, Adventure Travel, Hiking & Trekking, Cultural Travel, Camping, National Parks, Archaeological Sites ||

A Site for Sore Feet: Trekking to the El Mirador Archaeological Site in Guatemala

Exploring the El Mirador Mayan archaeological site in Guatemala as part of our week-long trek through the jungles of the Peten region.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2020-07-05T10:24:04-04:00December 19, 2011 || Posted in: Guatemala - National Parks, Archaeological Sites, Mayan Sites, Adventure Travel, Hiking & Trekking, Cultural Travel, Camping ||

Getting Organized & Getting In: Trekking to the El Mirador Archaeological Site in Guatemala

How to organize a jungle trek to the El Mirador Mayan archaeological site in Guatemala including choosing a tour company, what to bring, and what to expect.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2020-07-05T10:30:39-04:00December 13, 2011 || Posted in: Guatemala - Camping, National Parks, Archaeological Sites, Mayan Sites, Adventure Travel, Hiking & Trekking, Cultural Travel ||

Beyond Tikal – Uaxactun Archaeological Site, Guatemala

We welcome the Spring Equinox with sacred ceremonies and a traditional Mayan ball game at Uaxactun archaeology site near Tikal in Guatemala.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2020-07-05T09:37:01-04:00November 28, 2011 || Posted in: Guatemala - Archaeological Sites, Mayan Sites, Environmental Issues, Cultural Travel ||

If We Had to Pick a Favorite – Tikal Archaeological Site, Guatemala

See why the world-famous Tikal archaeological site in Northern Guatemala retains its standing as Eric's favorite Mayan site.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2020-07-06T08:54:30-04:00November 21, 2011 || Posted in: Guatemala - National Parks, UNESCO Sites, Archaeological Sites, Mayan Sites, Cultural Travel ||

Survivor Mayan Style – Yaxha Archaeological Site, Guatemala

Survivor Guatemala was shot at Yaxha archaeological site, one of the largest Mayan sites in Guatemala and home to some wonderful camping.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2020-07-06T08:58:48-04:00November 10, 2011 || Posted in: Guatemala - Camping, National Parks, Archaeological Sites, Mayan Sites, Cultural Travel ||

Skulls and Stele – Lubaantun & Nim Li Punit Archaeological Sites, Belize

The amazing carved stone stele at Nim Li Punit archaeological site and the crystal skull mystery at the Lubaantun site in Belize.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2020-07-05T09:40:54-04:00August 26, 2011 || Posted in: Belize - Archaeological Sites, Mayan Sites, Cultural Travel ||

Cave Tubing & River Cave Expedition – Caves Branch, Belize

Cave tubing and exploring Mayan ceremonial sites in Belize on the River Cave Expedition with Ian Anderson's Caves Branch Adventure Company.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-02-19T19:21:10-03:00August 17, 2011 || Posted in: Belize - Cultural Travel, Archaeological Sites, Mayan Sites, Adventure Travel ||

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