Archaeological maya sites

Yaxhá in PeténYaxha is a sweet mix of archeology, beautiful landscapes and ecological tourism. You can camp at the site and learn the history of the city itself. From the main temple you can experience an unparalleled view of Yaxhá Lagoon and the city of Topoxté on the other side. It remains possible to wake up to the screams of howler monkeys and howlers.

Xunantunich in BelizeA City of the Classic Period,known as "Benque Viejo" or "Stone Woman" referring to a woman who appears on the site. Its name in Mayan means just that, "Woman, girl or girl of stone."

XlapakLocated on Route Puuc, there is the conglomerate of neighboring archaeological sites Labná, Kabah and Sayil. Xlapak consists of completely restored structures with many vestiges of the post classic Mayan style (Puuc).

Uxmal in YucatánIt is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Mexico, artistically and architecturally. It has not required huge restoration work, for the temples are in excellent condition and they have been built magnificently. Uxmal was built around 500 AD

Tulum in Quintana RooTulum is located in the classic period of Mayan history and is known as the "city of the three walls" or "city of walls". Although its best word in context is Zama, "Place or City of Dawn".

Tikal City of VoicesTikal,in Peten, is home to the highest Mayan Pyramid known to date, second only to "La Danta" a buried temple at El Mirador in Guatemala. The most important historical stages of Mayan sites converge at Tikal by Ah Cacau the restored kingdom or Jaguar Paw.

TazumalA 85 kilometers from San Salvador, less than an hour´s journey to Chalchuapa, Santa Ana, Tazumal preserved Mayan structures of considerable size and an archaeological museum with valuable relics of the era including highlight stories of the ritual.

Sayil in YucatánIt has a prominent palace with its three interior chambers containing plants. Its height reaches 40 meters and has an ornament where the monolithic columns are prominent.

QuiriguáThis ancient Mayan city is distinguished by its abundance of stelas, its social and economic growth, benefits are derived from the nearby Motagua River, which is navigable, allowing the shipment of goods with ease. It was declared in 1981 as a World Heritage Site by Unesco, rising to the level of importance of La Antigua Guatemala and Tikal, both also World Heritage Sites in Guatemala.

PalenqueIt is a city that shows significant progress and architectural beauty. It is located in Mexico and was one of the first sites to be studied after the Spanish conquest. The city of Pakal, King of Palenque, stands out not only by the magnificence of its temples but it is also the only tomb with buildings that have internal staircases.

Mixco ViejoThis Mayan city was the ancient capital of the Poqoman, where a set of well-preserved pyramidal structures are welcomed with styles that differ from northern cities such as Petén. At its entrance it has a detailed three-dimensional model of high importance. Plan the route in advance and appreciate the structure of the city.

MayapánThis beautiful and peaceful archaeological site strongly resembles Chichen Itza. It flourished around Postclassic Period and is considered one of the last great Maya capital. It has paintings on the basis of one of their temples.

Iximché in TecpánThe city was founded around 1463 in a flat area and relatively high as was the custom of the buildings of the Maya and their descendants. The original settlers, the Cakchiquel, had rivalry with the Quiche. With the Spanish conquest Iximché became the last capital of the Cakchiquel Maya and the first Spanish capital.

Ek Balam the black jaguar The beautiful acropolis of Ek Balam or "Black Jaguar" is located north of the Yucatan Peninsula en route to Rio Lagartos.

Copán in HondurasIn its history was ruled by 16 kings for about four centuries from 426 to 820, during the Classic Period. It has intriguing episodes in Quirigua and relations with various Mayan cities of the time, even in Mexico.

CobáThe pyramid of Nohoch Mul in Coba is superior in height to Chichen Itza and Uxmal. Reaching 45 meters tall. This Mayan archaelogical site may be found only minutes from Tulum. This site has many Mayan roads that interconnect the structures.

Chichen ItzáCentre of great religious and commercial power that had it height at the end of the Early Post Classical period (900-1200 d.C) Its name signifies "The Mouth of the Cenotes of Itza" or "the Mouth of the Well of Itza" , the name given to the sacred cenote.

Ceren, the Mayan PompeyThe mayan city of Ceren, is considered to be like the Pompey of America, at one time being covered in the ash from a volcano.After remaining buried for sometime, Ceren was discovered, and plans for future construction were put into preparation.

Caracol in BeliceAt this site, you will find the tallest mayan structure in Belize, standing 46 meters tall. Its alliance with Calakmul, led to the subjugation of Tikal. Caracol also burst into the history of the Naranjo, intervening in its dynastic kingdom.