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.
-
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.
-
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…
-
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.
-
Dzibilchaltún to Remain Closed for Spring Equinox
Due to ongoing archaeological work at the site, Dzibilchaltún will not be admiting visitors for the spring exquinox.
-
Xtampak, the enigmatic capital of the Chenes region
Santa Rosa Xtampak was first settled by Mayan peoples sometime in the early 4th century BCE. These early settlers likely came from city-states already established at the far southern end of what today is Campeche and Northern Guatemala
-
New Museum in Chichén Itzá Promises to Dazzle Visitors
The museum covers nearly 30,000 square feet and is equipped with a visitor’s center and state-of-the-art museography, which includes exhibits and headphones for virtual guided visits.
-
A Guide to Exploring the Maya Puuc Region in 2024
After years of restoration, the Puuc region is looking more glorious than ever.
-
CDMX’s National Museum of Anthropology is Among the Best in the World
Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology houses some of the country’s largest and most impressive exhibits in the entire country.
-
Fire Extinguished Near Ancient Temples at Dzoyilá
A fire at the archaeological site Dzoyilá burned aside dry grass and weeds that covered Maya temples that had become overgrown with brush. Contained in Fracc. Granjas in Mérida’s south, behind the Leones baseball stadium, Dzoyilá was a small Mayan residential area that archaeologists say was inhabited for nearly 1,300 years starting around 300 BCE….
-
This Is Why So Many Maya Ruins In Mexico Are Unreachable
Mexico is officially home to 187 Prehispanic archaeological sites, but not all of them are truly open to the public.
-
Uaxactún, The Lofty Maya City Born of Heaven
Given its location between Tikal and Calakmul, it’s no surprise that Uaxactún played a major role in the centuries-long “Star Wars” conflict between these two great powers.
-
Several of Yucatán’s Archaeological Sites Lack Toilets, Electricity For Now
If you plan to explore Yucatán’s Puuc region in the near term, better bring along some toilet paper.
-
Video: Beyond the Templo Mayor: Archaeology in the CDMX Metro Area
In this video presentation hosted at the Mérida English Library, our editor covers the archaeology of the Mexico City Metropolitan Area beyond the tourist hotspots.
-
Off the Beaten Path, the Great City of Chacmultún Awaits
In the southern Puuc, the ruins of Chacmultún await for travelers to discover nearly 2000 years of history.
-
2023’s Most Amazing Archaeological Discoveries in Mexico’s Maya World
2023 was an extraordinary year when it came to archaeology in Mexico’s Maya world
-
Tlaxcala: Mexico’s Smallest State Has a Lot to Offer Visitors
Tlaxcala is the smallest state in Mexico, nestled in the heart of the country. But despite its size, it boasts a rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural beauty.
-
Mexico’s First Caribbean Destination Keeps Its Archaeological Treasures Hidden
Before tourism began to take off in the region, Akumal had a population of just a couple dozen folks, who according to locals there today, were the descendants of the same people who built the ancient port
-
These Maya Temples Are About to Open for Free in Izamal
Izamal will officially open previously off-limits Maya temples to the public on Dec. 7.
-
Until Recently, El Palomar Was Off-Limits, But Now Uxmal’s Latest Attraction Will Leave You Breathless
Like several other sites, most notably Chichén Viejo, Uxmal has recently had considerable resources devoted to it, including much-needed basic maintenance and the restoration and opening to the public of entirely new areas.
-
El Conde: A Palace Fit for Kings in the Mexica Heartland
The Temple of el Conde is believed to have reached the zenith of its splendor in the 14th Century under the reign of the Tlatoani Tezozóoc
End of content
End of content