Tag: Chiapas
Archaeologists discover Maya tomb on the grounds of hotel near Palenque
A team of archaeologists has announced the discovery of the tomb of a member of Palenque’s elite on the grounds of a hotel.
Excavations in Palenque uncover new archaeological treasure
Archaeologists working in the ancient Maya city of Palenque in Chiapas have uncovered several fascinating finds.
The charming and eclectic San Cristóbal de las Casas
There are few if any cities in Mexico more charming than this city in Chiapas.
A new power rises in the mountains, the mighty Toniná
In the Maya Tzeltal language, Toniná means house of stone, however, the original name of the city found in ancient texts appears as Po or Popo.
Mayan Train project ignites anger among Zapatistas
The Zapatista Army of National Liberation warned that it will oppose the Maya Train and creation of a national guard.
