Ancient cities and enduring Indigenous traditions offer hands-on ways to experience this country’s rich culture and history.

For many years the prevailing debate about the Maya centred upon why their civilisation collapsed. Now, many scholars are asking: how did the Maya survive?

The Late Classic period saw the pinnacle of ancient Maya civilization, with a population that exceeded 10 million people.

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A peninsula jutting into Guatemala’s Lake Petén Itzá is the site of the ancient Maya city of Nixtun-Ch’ich’. (Courtesy Timothy Pugh/Itza Archaeological Project) For years, archaeologist Timothy Pugh ...

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Race Across the World has wrapped up for another year, with celebrities competing to be the first to reach the finish line in Colombia. After setting off from the Mexican island of Isla Mujeres, they ...

The patolli consists of tiny tesserae—sherds of red and orange pottery—set in a rectangular layout crossed by a central axis. Credit: Julien Hiquet, Naachtun Petén Norte Archaeological Project ...

Current time and date at El Peten Airport is 11:03:38 AM (CST) on Friday, Nov 14, 2025 Looking for information on El Peten Airport, Tikal, Guatemala? Know about El Peten Airport in detail. Find out ...

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.

In the BOH series What I Love, we’re asking designers to build us a mood board of what’s inspiring them right now. Growing up in Maryland, Regan Billingsley was surrounded by Provençal flourishes and ...

The pre-Colombian cities, monuments, and pyramids, found deep within the jungles and valleys of Mesoamerica are still shrouded in mystery. While academics are still trying to piece together the ...