In the heart of the jungle, surrounded by beautiful greenery, lies Tikal - a once great city and ceremonial centre of the ancient ... another century or so, but along with the other Maya centres ...

Representing a united heritage and respect for the collective history of our world, this is how to visit all seven modern ...

If you’re cruising around Mexico, steer clear of itineraries that stick to well-trodden ports like Cozumel or Cabo San Lucas.

Known by the ancient Maya ... the ruins of Palenque lie in the lush basin of the Usumacinta River in the modern Mexican state of Chiapas. Palenque’s heyday was the seventh century A.D., when ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Feeling overwhelmed by all the ancient archaeological sites ... but its buildings date back to earlier than 17th century B.C. This former Minoan outpost, which, according ...

The Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China was built from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD on the ... Petra, Jordan Petra is an ancient city carved into the rock.

On the other hand, the Chichen Itza ruins are better for history buffs and those wanting a more immersive cultural experience. The site is about 2.5 hours away from Riviera Maya ... by the Mayans in ...

You can hike up, or take a cable car or family-friendly train for spectacular views, and there's also restaurants and a 17th-century monastery at the top ... that created the island), or to the ...

You’ll learn many interesting facts about Mayan culture, and that the Tulum pyramids and ruins weren’t originally built by the Mayans but were inhabited and expanded by them in the 13th century. The ...

The Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China was built from the 3rd century BC to the 17th century AD on the ... Petra is an ancient city carved into the rock. It is one of the world ...

This restored 17th-century hacienda seamlessly blends vibrant colonial architecture with traditional Mayan artistry. Rejuvenate in a cave spa where ancient Mayan healing ... city of Mérida or the ...