A trio of ancient reservoirs in present-day Guatemala is revealing both the strength—and limitations—of Mayan water science.

A new study reveals the Mayan paradox at Ucanal, where a sophisticated reservoir system kept water clean but hidden mercury ...

The ancient Maya developed a complex religious system centered on gods, ancestors, and the passage of time. During the Classic period, Maya society was organized into independent kingdoms that shared ...

What we learned this week: Left-handed people may have a psychological edge in competition. Humanoid robots can now do creepy ...

Only Shirley Manson can wear waterproof pants and a helmet with a headlamp to descend into a cave and explore a cenote (underground river) in southeastern Mexico, without losing the aura and power she ...

Warmer waters in the Pacific Ocean may have brought devastating floods to the cradle of ancient Chinese civilization, ...

Beyond the resorts, Caye Caulker itself remains the star attraction. Visitors cycle along sandy paths, savor freshly grilled seafood, and watch pelicans plunge into turquoise waters. Life moves slowly ...

Tulum has evolved over the past decade—but the barefoot ease that first drew travelers persists.

Basoda or Sheetala Ashtami will fall on March 9 or 11 this year, according to some. The name comes from ‘basiyaura’, meaning stale, a word better known as ‘baas ...

An 8,000-year-old skeleton discovered deep within a flooded cave system on Mexico's Caribbean coast is shedding new light on the prehistoric inhabitants of the Yucatán Peninsula. The remains, found by ...

I recently traveled to Cancun, Mexico, in search of conversations on how Americans and other foreigners perceive Mexico, and my friends, Luis Robledo and Remi Delaune, were willing ...

Retirement is a great time to travel, but the costs can put a dent in your budget. These five destinations make for cheaper ...