Hundreds of Indigenous Mayan people in Guatemala ushered in the new year according to their calendar with a spiritual ceremony at the sacred Mayan site of Kaminaljuyu, in Guatemala City, on Tuesday. ( ...

Semana Santa celebrations in Guatemala are notable for their scale ... they feature a blend of Catholic and Maya imagery, biblical scenes and intricate patterns and symbols. Despite taking months ...

By Michelle Trauring Standing in front of a group of curious students, Esly Escobar held up a potato sack. He had found it in the woods, along an endless road toward the Mayan pyramids there in ...

Pyramids are arguably some of the most impressive structures left behind by our ancient ancestors. Not only is it hard … ...

Since uncovering the entrance to a tunnel leading beneath the pyramid in 2003 ... Other objects, such as figurines made of jade from Guatemala and seashells from the Caribbean, indicate how ...

Hundreds of Mayan artifacts have been found underwater in a Guatemalan lake, according to the Daily Mail. Among the trove of ...

While exploring the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza, you’ll see various buildings including the main pyramid (Kukulkan), the Temple of Warriors, the Observatory, and the Ball Court. The main Kukulkan ...

Tikal’s prime however came in the Late Classic Period (600-900 AD), with the planning and construction of of their great plazas , pyramids ... Guatemala. Nestled within the vast Maya Biosphere ...

Guatemala’s old-growth Totonicapán Forest protects—among other things—ocelots, armadillos, and freshwater springs. But ...

Originally proposed in June 2024, the project will link Chetumal to Belize and then proceed to Flores, Guatemala. It is expected to generate up to 100,000 direct and indirect jobs, boosting ...

Guatemala, with its vibrant culture and ancient history, holds a special place in the world of desserts. The profound influence of Mayan heritage is evident in the country's sweet treats.

a critical biodiversity hotspot in Guatemala. Belize, known for its eco-tourism leadership, is similarly concerned about the project’s environmental impact. “The Maya Train offers immense ...