The main rule of thumb when visiting the ruins is to not go on a Sunday. Entrance is free to Mexican citizens on Sundays at Chichen Itza so it will be much more crowded. It’s also best to arrive at ...

Stay at Canopy Tower ecolodge, a converted US radar station. 2. Bocas del Toro The aerial view of this archipelago in Panama’s Caribbean corner makes landing here a joy.

Soar over the stunning landscapes of Mexico with this amazing drone footage. Marvel at the vibrant streets, the pristine beaches of Cancun, and the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza.

Summer brings sunshine, warmth, and the urge to head outdoors to enjoy the best of what Mother Nature has to offer. The end of winter and return of longer daylight hours is a celebrated occasion by ...

Researchers analyzing DNA at ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzá, a site for human sacrifices, found that young boys, including twins, were buried in a mass grave there.

The Sacred Cenote of Chichén Itzá. According to both Maya and post-Conquest Spanish sources, the Maya deposited valuables and human sacrifices into the cenote as a form of sacrifice to the rain ...

A new analysis of ancient DNA from the ancient Maya city of Chichén Itzá in Mexico challenges long-held misconceptions about the victims of ritual sacrifice.

DNA yields new clues. A study of human remains deposited over 800 years at the Maya city of Chichen Itza challenges long-held assumptions about the age and gender of sacrifice victims.

Ritual sacrifice at Chichén Itzá Ancient Maya genomes reveal the practice of male twin sacrifice and the enduring genetic legacy of colonial-era epidemics Date: June 12, 2024 Source: Max Planck ...

Ritual sacrifice at Chichén Itzá Ancient Maya genomes reveal the practice of male twin sacrifice and the enduring genetic legacy of colonial-era epidemics Peer-Reviewed Publication Max Planck ...

Built between 1050 and 1300, El Castillo is a magnificent stone pyramid located at the center of the Maya city of Chichén Itzá that stands 79 feet tall and is 181 feet wide at its base. When the first ...