Belize has it all: lush rainforests, waterfalls, and turquoise waters. Start your journey in the jungle, visiting ancient ...

Belize may not be the first country to come to mind when you think of famous Mayan archaeological wonders. Sites like Chichén Itzá in Mexico or Tikal in Guatemala often overshadow the incredible ...

The Maya Indians were the original settlers of Belize and caves were an important part of their religion. They believed caves were the gates to the underworld, and often used caves for spiritual ...

The city of "Los Abuelos" takes its name from two human-like sculptures of an "ancestral couple" found at the site.

offering scientists and intrepid travellers a glimpse into Maya religion and society from about 700-900 BCE. From research at this and other sites in Belize, archaeologists knew that the Maya ...

There are hundreds of caves in Belize that served as portals to what the Maya called Xibalba—home to ancient death gods, rituals, and extraordinary relics left behind. Accessible only by kayak ...

Smoke curled around my body as Maria Garcia, a Yucatec Maya healer, walked around me in circles, swinging a pail of incense. I closed my eyes and inhaled the spicy fragrance — copal resin mixed ...

Here visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a zip line to admire the interior of the site containing archeological remains of Mayan culture, all with special permission from the archeology authorities ...

However, recently, a group of researchers, led by Dr. Stemp, have uncovered the first ever Mayan tattooing implements in Actun Uayazaba Kab cave in Belize. The findings are published in the ...