Ek Balam is a remarkable archaeological site, located just north of Valladolid ... which is the tallest pyramid in the ...

In addition to this ancient ceremonial center, the Mayans have many other sites of interest to thousands ... 80 percent of the plant species of the Yucatan Peninsula, 350 species of birds and ...

This means that the site needs constant maintenance and attention in order to avoid deterioration of its prehispanic fabric. Yucatan is the only state in Mexico where two institutions are involved in ...

Located on the northern edge of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve (just off Highway 307), the Muyil archaeological site offers a quiet ... tallest buildings on the Yucatan Peninsula.

The Sacred Cenote is located in southeast Mexico and is one of several water-filled sinkholes found in the ancient city of Chichen-Itza. Found in the Yucatán Peninsula, this natural cave is a 60 ...

What's more, according to recent visitors, it sees far fewer crowds than Tulum's archaeological site or Chichén Itzá. The site is spread over 30 square miles, with nearly 50 roads that spool out ...

She uses the study of plant remains from archaeological sites (called archaeobotany or paleoethnobotany) among other techniques to conduct research in collaboration with communities for whom it is ...