Yaxchilan

Best routes and itineraries for exploring Chiapas

Chiapas is one of Mexico’s most fascinating and diverse states, where dense jungles meet towering mountains, ancient ruins stand alongside vibrant colonial towns, and vibrant [...]

How to visit Bonampak and Yaxchilán: Remote Mayan ruins deep in the Chiapas jungle

Hidden within the lush Lacandon Jungle of Chiapas, Bonampak and Yaxchilán are two of Mexico’s most remarkable yet overlooked Mayan archaeological sites. These ruins offer [...]

Maya adventure trail: From Cancun through Belize and Guatemala back to Yucatan

If you are looking for an off-the-beaten-path adventure, a three-week circular journey from the Riviera Maya through Belize and Guatemala, with a return to the [...]

The best 25 archaeological sites to visit in Mexico

Mexico is a country of culture and traditions, many of which Mexicans have inherited from the pre-Hispanic inhabitants of this vast territory. And although it [...]

Top 10 archaeological sites in Mexico beyond Chichen Itza

Mexico is famous for Chichen Itza, but the country is filled with many other fascinating ancient ruins waiting to be explored. These hidden gems offer [...]

Yaxchilan

Yaxchilan is an ancient Maya city located on the bank of the Usumacinta River in what is now the state of Chiapas, Mexico. The site [...]