As the son of archaeologists, National Geographic Explorer David Stuart spent his childhood wandering ancient Maya ruins—and helped shape what we know about the civilization today.

Tikal was the capital of a great Maya city-state, one of the most powerful kingdoms of the ancient Maya. Today Tikal is a ...

Massive stone pyramids rise above dense forest in Tikal National Park, Guatemala. The structures stand surrounded by thick jungle and silence.

With an increasing number of restaurants and hotels earning recognition from travel industry leaders, Guatemala is growing as a destination for those seeking bespoke luxury travel experiences.

The city was founded sometime in the 6 th century BC and flourished until the 3 rd century AD with a population who were sophisticated for the period. Stucco friezes at El Mirador that adorned the ...

GUATEMALA CITY (CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - Archaeologists have uncovered a nearly 3,000-year-old Mayan complex in northern Guatemala, revealing a treasure trove of ancient structures and artifacts. The ...

Venture beyond Guatemala’s famed Maya ruins at Tikal and you’ll find family-run museums and communities preserving age-old traditions, and an opportunity to learn about the country’s history from ...

Prosecutors in Guatemala, which has a history of targeting nonprofit groups, said they were probing claims of child abuse, which the charity denied. By Jody GarcíaJohn Yoon and James Wagner Jody ...

Enjoy nature and holiday spirit at Light in the Forest with food, music, and warming areas Light in the Forest at the Cincinnati Nature Center is underway, and the proceeds go to the nonprofit's ...

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, center left, and Guatemala's President Alejandro Giammattei, walk to a staging area during their visit to the Mayan site Tikal, in Peten, Guatemala, Saturday, April 1, ...

GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and the Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei toured the archaeological site of Tikal on Saturday during a trip by Tsai that aims to shore up ...