The region has a number of World Heritage sites, including: El Salvador: Joya de Ceren Archaeological Site Nicaragua: The site of Leon Viejo, recognized by the Bureau as having World Heritage values, ...

Known by the ancient Maya people as Lakamha, and today a UNESCO World Heritage site, the ruins of Palenque lie in the lush basin of the Usumacinta River in the modern Mexican state of Chiapas.

This sacred site was one of the greatest Mayan centres of the Yucatán peninsula. Throughout its nearly 1,000-year history, different peoples have left their mark on the city. The Maya and Toltec ...

Uncover the secrets of the Riviera Maya, where eco-friendly adventures ... Step into Sian Ka’an, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a wildlife lover’s dream! This reserve is home to jaguars ...

but few compare to the breadth and natural wonder of Sian Ka'an – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just south of Tulum, the reserve stretches for 75 miles along the Riviera Maya coastline and ...

These are just a few of the global destinations given World Heritage status by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO ... the sky” in Maya language ...

Did you know Mexico is home to the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Americas ... Week 5: Lands of the Maya The Maya is probably the best-known of the classical civilizations of ...

Maya Hayuk and her team working on the Northern ... They wanted to maintain their heritage and history and they sent me scouting every summer. They knew one day we were going to have to fight ...