An exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., entitled "Courtly Art of the Ancient Maya," highlighted the ...

In addition to being one of the most important cities of the ancient Mayan civilization, this site, located in the state of Campeche, Mexico, is a protected site for its rich biodiversity.

Driving time: 22 minutes Most Cancún vacationers never hear about this ancient Mayan city ... also has other jaw-dropping structures like the Observatory and the Temple of the Warriors.

Start your tour just 6 miles south of the town at the ancient Maya site, Xunantunich ... spans 25,000 acres and includes five plazas, an observatory and more than 35,000 identified buildings ...