After receiving a $412,000 grant, University of Central Florida archaeologists will dig deeper into the uncharted jungles of Belize. Caracol, Belize, once home to more than 140,000 Mayan people, ga… ...

Belize may not be the first country to come to mind when you think of famous Mayan archaeological wonders. Sites like Ch ...

Of the many Mayan ruins Belize has to offer, I found Xunantunich easily the best – and for a $10 entrance fee, it’s hardly a sacrifice. Here's something you might be interested in.

White sandy beaches, tantalizing Mayan ruins, and an underwater wonderland—the allure of Belize is undeniable. But as we unfurl the map of this tropical paradise, a pressing question emerges: "Is ...

WASHINGTON – An examination of numerous houses excavated at two sites in southern Belize is providing insight into gaping wealth inequality in ancient Maya cities – a disparity that res… ...

Belize has been overshadowed by bigger neighbors, but this Caribbean destination is well worth a visit. Read about the best things to do in Belize, including diving and exploring its Mayan ruins.

Once home to 150,000 inhabitants, Caracol is now mostly hidden in Belize’s jungle. (AP Photo/Alina Hartounian) CAVES, SKELETONS AND A SWIM. Evidence of human sacrifice in Maya times litters the ...

But tiny Belize also has spectacular Maya ruins tucked away in lush jungle, giving it all the ingredients for a land and sea vacation. Caves and skeletons.

On my first full day in Belize, I climbed Mayan pyramids under a blazing sun — and then cooled off by swimming to a mountain cascade. Three days later, I relaxed in a rainbow hammock in an ov… ...

But here in western Belize, the Xunantunich Mayan ruins will make your jaw drop. And maybe your palms sweat. Pronounced shoe-NAN-to-nitch (or as some tourists mangle it, Tuna Sandwich) its name ...

The government of Belize has launched an investigation into the near-destruction of Noh Mul (Big Hill), a large Mayan archaeological site, on May 10 by a construction company.

SAN IGNACIO, Belize — SAN IGNACIO, Belize — The same turquoise waters that lure tourists to Caribbean destinations slosh around Belize's island chain. But tiny Belize has a major advantage in ...