Your Ultimate Guide to Ancient Maya Temples
Copán, once a vibrant center of the Classic Maya world, offers visitors a unique journey through 400 years of dynastic history, 2,200 intricately carved glyphs, and groundbreaking modern archaeological research. Discover its dramatic past—from royal rivalries and monumental architecture to high-tech investigations reshaping our understanding of Maya civilization.
A newly uncovered Teotihuacán altar in Tikal’s 6D-XV complex—complete with Pachuca-obsidian blade and child-sacrifice deposit—offers the first intact highland cult site in the Maya Lowlands. Explore its political intrigue, timeline, on-site highlights and practical tips for planning your own jungle visit.
Hidden for 3,000 years beneath Guatemala’s Petén canopy, the newly revealed Los Abuelos Maya city—part of a perfect triangular network with Petnal and Cambrayal—boasts grand-parent statues, a solar-aligned “Group E” observatory and jungle canals. Discover what the find means for Maya history—and how adventurous travellers can explore the region.