Ek Balam: The City of the Black Jaguar
Explore Ek Balam for its famous Acropolis’ elaborate stucco reliefs, which are some of the most striking and well-preserved examples of artwork in all of Mesoamerica.
Why is Ancient San Miguelito Cancún’s Obscure Maya Wonder?
Tucked between five-star resorts along Cancún’s hotel zone sits the remains of the prehispanic settlement of San Miguelito.
The Top 8 Archaeological Sites Near Oaxaca City
The mountains and plains surrounding Oaxaca de Juárez are jam-packed with archaeological sites. Here are eight of our favorites.
Irreversible Environmental Damage To Cenotes Confirmed on Tren Maya Route
Mexico’s environmental protection agency, PROFEPA, confirmed serious damage to five cenotes in the path of the Tren Maya.
The Meaning Behind Diego Rivera Grand Murals in Mexico City’s Palacio Nacional
Diego Rivera was a prominent 20th-century Mexican painter most famous for his large-scale murals, controversial political beliefs, as well as being the husband of Frida Kahlo.
La Quemada, its Grand Citadel, and the Legend of Chicomóztoc
High in the arid hills of the state of Zacatecas lies La Quemada, one of Mesoamerica’s most enigmatic ancient cities.
Susan Posnick: From Celebrity Makeup Artist and Entrepreneur to Her New Path In Yucatán
Little did Susan Posnick know that her battle with skin cancer would lead her to develop her own line of sunscreen products and natural cosmetics and also to save lives in the process.
The Fight to Save Teotihuacán
This week we visit Teotihuacán, a massive classical-era archaeological site 50 miles northeast of Mexico City. But Teotihuacán is famous for than just its Necropolis or Pyramids of the Sun and Moon. As Jane Kadala explains, much of this site is still unexplored and in grave danger from treasure hunters and others who would destroy…
Why Uxmal is Yucatán’s Underrated Gem
Think of Uxmal as the Athens to Chichén Itzá’s Sparta, though this is a useful yet great oversimplification.
Flying to Felipe Angeles Airport? Some Travel Tips
Mexico City’s Felipe Angeles Airport is busier than ever. Here is what you need to know to navigate it.
Big Facelift for Already Beautiful Mérida’s Plaza Grande
Major renovations at Mérida’s main square kicked off with a flurry of heavy machinery on Calle 63.
Durango’s Enigmatic La Ferrería is Mesoamerica’s Northernmost Archaeological Site
Part of what makes Mesoamerican archaeology so spectacular is its vast scope. Whether we are talking about architecture, climate, or geology — this amazing region runs the gamut. These extremes are especially evident the further one gets from the regions one often thinks of as the cultural cores of Mesoamerica — for example, the Maya…
Last Untouched Island Is For Sale in Mexico’s Riviera Maya
If you have 68 million dollars burning a hole in your pocket, the Mexican government has a deal for you.
Total Solar Eclipse Draws Gasps in Northern Mexico
Though Durango is not known as a big tourism destination, the solar eclipse brought folks from all over the world to the capital city of the state of the same name.
Refreshing and Good for You: The Benefits Of Coconut Water
In some parts of the world, coconut water can be quite expensive, but fortunately, here in Yucatán, it can be had for a bargain.
El Cuyo Is Changing In a Hurry, Whether We Like It Or Not
Tourism has brought a fair deal of prosperity to El Cuyo, but economics aside, locals really should be lauded for pressuring authorities to prevent the construction of highrises that would threaten what makes the beach and community special.
Tahcabo — The Forgotten Ancient City of Cacao and Honey
Today Tahcabo is a small and extremely isolated town but in antiquity, it was one of the most important honey production centers in Yucatán, with much of its golden nectar making its way to Chichén Itzá.
Fires Rage Out of Control In And Around Mérida
The relatively early arrival of extreme heat to Yucatán has brought with it hundreds of fires, big and small.
Kanasín Is Booming and, Despite Its Reputation, Deserves Another Look
Kanasín translates from Yucatec-Maya as “strong-willed,” something that locals of the city are quite proud of.
A Very Different Palm Sunday Among The Ruins of Ancient Aké
On Easter Sunday, among the ancient ruins of Aké, The Virgin of Aké was carefully taken from her altar to join the procession in her honor.
Ritual Cave Paintings in Yucatán Pose New Questions
The discovery of a likely ritual site within a cave in Yucatán is giving the archaeological community something to think about.
Why Easter Week is the Best Time to Visit Mexico City
With Latin America’s busiest airport, Mexico City is also very easy to get to, especially from elsewhere in Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Chichén Itzá’s New Museum Chronicles Thousands of Years of History
The Gran Museo de Chichén Itzá is now open and features artifacts dating from the earliest occupation of the city to its heights under the rule of the Itzá.
The Many Problems With Taking Tren Maya to Chichén Itzá
A first-hand account of a problem-plagued trip to Chichén Itzá.
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