Child sacrifice was thought to be rare in their culture. This chilling discovery suggests foreign invaders played a role.

Though magnificent, the ruins of Tikal visible today represent ... triumph was an alliance with Calakmul, another Maya powerhouse in present-day Mexico. For more than 100 years, then, Tikal ...

What's more, several top attractions – such as Tulum, Mexico's famous Mayan ruins and El Gran Cenote – sit less than 7 miles away. After working up an appetite, travelers can visit the on-site ...