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

Waterfall Cave Expedition – Caves Branch, Belize

The Waterfall Cave Expedition in Belize includes many leaps of faith off waterfalls inside a cave once used for sacred Mayan ceremonies.

Eric Mohl, CPO (Chief Photography Officer)2021-02-19T19:24:38-03:00August 15, 2011 || Posted in: Belize - Waterfalls, Archaeological Sites, Mayan Sites, Adventure Travel, Cultural Travel ||

Escort Service – Caracol Archaeological Site, Belize

We join a military escort to get to the Caracol archaeological site to see massive Mayan temples including one that's still the tallest building in Belize.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2020-07-06T09:03:57-04:00August 8, 2011 || Posted in: Belize - Archaeological Sites, Mayan Sites, Cultural Travel ||

Borderland Base Camp – San Ignacio, Belize

Trust us when we tell you that most towns located within 30 minutes of a border crossing are best seen in your rear view mirror. But San Ignacio has more than its share of Caribbean charm (festive colors, wooden bungalow architecture, creole accents, a languid pace) and it makes a great base camp for archaeological adventures in the area. Here's what to do and where to sleep (no matter your budget) around San Ignacio. [...]

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2019-01-27T13:39:28-03:00August 1, 2011 || Posted in: Belize - Cultural Travel, Boutique Hotels, Archaeological Sites, Mayan Sites ||

Into the Mayan Underworld – Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave, Belize

Mayan ceremonial sites, human remains, and mysterious superstitions lie deep inside the Actun Tunichil Muknal ATM cave in Belize.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-02-19T17:10:44-03:00July 23, 2011 || Posted in: Belize - Archaeological Sites, Mayan Sites, Adventure Travel, Cultural Travel ||

Archaeological Index: Fast Facts About 100+ Sites in the Americas

Our fast facts guide covering travel to more than 100 archaeological sites in the Americas including Mayan, Aztec, Zapotec, Olmec, Anasazi, and Incan sites.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2019-03-08T15:19:45-03:00July 11, 2011 || Posted in: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Colombia, United States, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Belize - Archaeological Sites, Incan Sites, Mayan Sites, UNESCO Sites, Cultural Travel, Aztec Sites ||

Mujeres y Mayans – Tapachula, Mexico

Tapachula, Mexico surprises with a female forward boutique hotel and the Mayan archaeological site of Izapa and its possible links to the Mayan calendar.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2019-01-27T12:32:44-03:00June 23, 2011 || Posted in: Mexico - Boutique Hotels, Archaeological Sites, Mayan Sites, Cultural Travel ||

Save the Date – Toniná Archaeological Site, Mexico

The Toniná archaeological site in Mexico is home to what experts believe are some of the most recent Long Count Mayan calendar inscriptions and much more.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2020-07-06T09:09:35-04:00May 27, 2011 || Posted in: Mexico - Archaeological Sites, Mayan Sites, Cultural Travel ||

Never Stop Digging – Palenque Archaeological Site, Mexico

The Palenque archaeological site in Chiapas, Mexico offers a look inside one of the most powerful Mayan cities where treasures are still being uncovered.