Child sacrifice was thought to be rare in their culture. This chilling discovery suggests foreign invaders played a role.

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Explore four stunning cenotes near Tulum with crystal-clear waters, zip-lining, and ATV tours. Get details on pricing, ...

Marek Okon via Unsplash On a remote reef about 90 miles off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, a predatory fish scours the shallow seafloor. Research divers spotted the 3.5-inch-long animals ...

Venture beyond Guatemala’s famed Maya ruins at Tikal and you’ll find family-run museums and communities preserving age-old traditions, and an opportunity to learn about the country’s history ...

Leilani Osmundson Chichén Itzá is a large Mayan archaeological site and one of the most notable and recognized landmarks on the Yucatán peninsula ... focal point of the ruins is the pyramid ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Watch out for locals on 5th Avenue who insist they're a waiter at your hotel. These savvy characters aim to trick you into visiting a local shop, where another person is ...

People love the party scene, the proximity to Mayan ruins and cenotes ... The day will also include time in Valladolid, a Yucatan-based city with colonial and Moorish-style architecture that ...

Sunny with a high of 20 °F (-6.7 °C). Winds ESE at 9 to 11 mph (14.5 to 17.7 kph). Night - Clear. Winds variable at 4 to 8 mph (6.4 to 12.9 kph). The overnight low will be -7 °F (-21.7 °C ...

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended an evening reception at the Mayan ruins at Cahal Pech to celebrate Belizean culture Erin Hill is the Senior Editor, Royals at PEOPLE. She has reported on ...