Tikal, one of the most powerful Maya city-states, became a rival in this network. Previous discoveries — such as the famous ...

The altar reveals the presence of powerful rulers from Teotihuacan who were there at a time when a coup ousted Tikal’s Maya ...

SCHERER: It is the kind of altar that at Teotihuacan is found in residential complexes, and so probably the area that it was found is serving a similar sort of function. And it would've been used for ...

For an under-the-radar destination in Guatemala, head to this coastal town full of colorful homes, great food, beautiful ...

Hunting down family-friendly locations can be challenging, especially when you’re planning to leave the country. You hav ...

By Alyson Krueger On March 21, Keri Ann Meslar and Trevor Thomas Galko stood in the back of the Convento Santa Clara, the sprawling ruins of the Santa Clara Church in Antigua, Guatemala ...

Americans Amy, Stacy, Jeff and Eric look for fun during a sunny holiday in Mexico, but they get much more than that after visiting an archaeological dig in the jungle.

Visiting ancient Maya settlements is a highlight of any trip to Guatemala; the country is located at the geographical heart of the ancient Maya world, and it’s home to more Maya ruins than any ...

You could be trekking through rainforests, snorkelling with stingrays, climbing volcanoes, gawping at Mayan ruins or hanging out in laid-back towns or coastal resorts. Tour company G Adventures ...

The country's third largest lake is home to many beautiful rocky and sandy beaches, though water temperatures are chilly—rarely topping 73 degrees Fahrenheit, even in summer. You'll find ...

Venture beyond Guatemala’s famed Maya ruins at Tikal and you’ll find family ... I come across by chance on a small private island in Lake Petén Itzá, far from the capital in the country ...

For those with an appetite for discovery, the Caribbean and the seven countries of Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala ... explore Mayan ruins and swim in pristine waters.