Adventurous Things to Do in Cancun Here are 19 of the best adventures you can have while you’re in Cancun. You may need to ...

Archaeologists working at the Cueva de Sangre site in Guatemala have discovered an unusual ancient Maya ritual.

A complete Mixodectes pungens skeleton reveals it was a leaf-eating, tree-dwelling mammal closely related to primates and ...

Maya blue is a highly unusual pigment because it is a mix of organic indigo and an inorganic clay mineral called palygorskite. The rich blue color does not fade over time; it has maintained its ...

A recently unearthed altar in Tikal holds the burial of a child and adult, but it wasn't built by the Maya. Instead, it ...

Photographer and author Traer Scott has always loved animals. Here's how she fell in love with making photos of them, too ...

Each Olmec head is unique, leading archeologists to believe they may have been made in honor of ancient Mesoamerican rulers.

Deming sits in southwestern New Mexico like a desert jewel waiting to be discovered. This small town has big personality and even bigger skies. Rockhounds State Park is heaven for anyone who likes ...

The Picuris Pueblo of New Mexico has oral histories and cultural traditions that link the tribe historically to the region of ...

Tulum was a sleepy town on Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula with deep connections to its Mayan roots. Even when American beach bums ...

To help narrow it down, here’s a look at the top countries that drew the highest number of international visitors last year: ...