Frieze on eastern facade, Xunantunich, Belize, Central America

Temple I, Tikal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peten, Guatemala, Central America

The Great Plaza, Tikal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Peten, Guatemala, Central America

Mask 4m high, Structure P9-56, Lamanai, Belize, Central America

Stela 1, dating from 741AD, with sides cut by looters, Aguateca, Peten, Guatemala, Central America

Pyramid of the Magician, Uxmal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yucatan, Mexico, North America

Detail, ball court, Mayan site, Uxmal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yucatan, Mexico, North America

Temple of the Inscriptions and the Palace, Palenque, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chiapas province, Mexico, North America

Lamanai, Belize, Central America

Structure 1, Cahal Pech, Belize, Central America

Mayan archaeological site, Tulum, Yucatan, Mexico, North America

Quetzalcoatl serpent-god, Temple of the Warriors, Maya-Toltec site, Chichen-Itza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yucatan, Mexico, North America

Kukulkan (El Castillo) from Temple of the Warriors, Maya Toltec site, Chichen-Itza, UNESCO World Hertiage Site, Yucatan, Mexico, North America

Mayan temple on the coast, Tulum, Yucatan, Mexico, North America

Beach and Mayan temple, Tulum, Yucatan, Mexico, North America

Ocean waves on beach

Aerial views of El Castillo and the Ruins of the Mayan temple grounds at Tulum, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mexico. Tulum is the site of a pre-Columbian Mayan walled city which served as a major port for Coba, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The ruins are situated on 12 meter 39 ft tall cliffs along the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya; it was at its height between the 13th and 15th centuries and managed to survive about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying Mexico. Old World diseases brought by the Spanish settlers appear to have resulted in very high fatalities, disrupting the society, and eventually causing the city to be abandoned.

Aerial views of El Castillo and the Ruins of the Mayan temple grounds at Tulum, Quintana Roo, Yucatan, Mexico. Tulum is the site of a pre-Columbian Mayan walled city which served as a major port for Coba, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The ruins are situated on 12 meter 39 ft tall cliffs along the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Maya; it was at its height between the 13th and 15th centuries and managed to survive about 70 years after the Spanish began occupying Mexico. Old World diseases brought by the Spanish settlers appear to have resulted in very high fatalities, disrupting the society, and eventually causing the city to be abandoned.

Estructura 8I-13 El Castillo at Chunyaxche Muyil Maya ruins, rainforest near Tulum, Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Tikal Pyramid ruins (UNESCO site), Guatemala. Great Jaguar Temple (Temple I) Pre-Columbian Maya Site at Tikal, El Peten National Park, Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Local Girl in Tikal Pyramid ruins (UNESCO site), Guatemala. Great Jaguar Temple (Temple I) Pre-Columbian Maya Site at Tikal, El Peten National Park, Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Piramide del Adivino, Pyramid of the Magician, Uxmal Archaeological Site, Uxmal, Yucatan State, Mexico

El Palacio, The Palace, Kabah Archaeological Site, Kabah, near Uxmal, Yucatan State, Mexico

El Castillo, Pyramid of Kukulkan, Chichen Itza Archaeological Site, Chichen Itza, Yucatan State, Mexico

El Castillo, Pyramid of Kukulkan, Chichen Itza Archaeological Site, Chichen Itza, Yucatan State, Mexico

Piramide del Adivino, Pyramid of the Magician, Uxmal Archaeological Site, Uxmal, Yucatan State, Mexico

Group of the Thousand Columns, Chichen Itza Archaeological Site, Chichen Itza, Yucatan State, Mexico

Temple II and Grand Plaza, Tikal, archaeological site of the Maya civilization, Guatemala, Central America

Temple II and Grand Plaza, Tikal, archaeological site of the Maya civilization, Guatemala, Central America

Pyramid, Temple of Kukulkan, Cichen Itza, Maya civilization in Yucatan, Mexico, Central America

Temple I known also as temple of the Giant Jaguar, Tikal, archaeological site of the Maya civilization, Guatemala, Central America

Stairs to the top of the Nohoch-Mul pyramid, Coba, Mexico, North America

Stairs to the top of the Nohoch-Mul pyramid, Coba, Mexico, North America

Temple II and Grand Plaza, Tikal, archaeological site of the Maya civilization, Guatemala, Central America

Edificio de los Cinco Pisos, Gran Acropolis, Edzna, Mexico, North America

Ruins, Chicanna, Mexico, North America

Edificio de los Cinco Pisos, Gran Acropolis, Edzna, Mexico, North America

Edificio de los Cinco Pisos, Gran Acropolis, Edzna, Mexico, North America

Close-up view of human figure splayed like a toad and holding a purple stone, carved on the side of a Mayan ruin, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Castillo De Kukulcan, Mayapan Mayan Archaeological Site, Yucatan, Mexico

Castillo De Kukulcan, Mayapan Mayan Archaeological Site, Yucatan, Mexico

Tonina, pre-Columbian archaeological site and ruined city of the Maya civilization; Chiapas, Mexico

Temple of the Sun ruins of the Maya city of Palenque; Chiapas, Mexico

Dream catchers for sale; Bonampak, Usumacinta Province, Chiapas, Mexico

Temple of the Count ruins of the Maya city of Palenque; Chiapas, Mexico

Tonina, pre-Columbian archaeological site and ruined city of the Maya civilization; Chiapas, Mexico

Temple of the Count ruins of the Maya city of Palenque; Chiapas, Mexico

Temple of the Sun ruins of the Maya city of Palenque; Chiapas, Mexico

Carved stone stele in Bonampak; Usumacinta Province, Chiapas, Mexico

Tonina, pre-Columbian archaeological site and ruined city of the Maya civilization; Chiapas, Mexico

Tonina, pre-Columbian archaeological site and ruined city of the Maya civilization; Chiapas, Mexico

Tonina, pre-Columbian archaeological site and ruined city of the Maya civilization; Chiapas, Mexico

Green foliage growing on the stone steps in the ancient Maya city of Bonampak; Usumacinta Province, Chiapas, Mexico

Carved art on a rock wall in the ancient Maya city of Bonampak; Usumacinta Province, Chiapas, Mexico

Tonina, pre-Columbian archaeological site and ruined city of the Maya civilization; Chiapas, Mexico

Yaxchilan, an ancient Maya city; Usumacinta Province, Chiapas, Mexico

Yaxchilan, an ancient Maya city; Usumacinta Province, Chiapas, Mexico

Tonina, pre-Columbian archaeological site and ruined city of the Maya civilization; Chiapas, Mexico

Carved artwork in the ancient Maya city of Yaxchilan; Usumacinta Province, Chiapas, Mexico

Close-up detail of the stone steps at Yaxchilan, an ancient Maya city; Usumacinta Province, Chiapas, Mexico

Temple of the Count ruins of the Maya city of Palenque; Chiapas, Mexico

Sculpture of carved stone, Mayan art; Yaxchilan, Usumacinta Province, Chiapas, Mexico

Tour boats to Yaxchilan lined up along the shore; Usumacinta Province, Chiapas, Mexico

Castle of Kululcan, Mayapan Archaeological Site, Mayan Ruins, Yucatan, Mexico

Santo Domingo Church, San Cristobal De Las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

Santo Domingo Church, San Cristobal De Las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

Regional Dance Performance At Las Pichanchas Restaurant, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico

Cathedral And Cross On Cathedral Square, San Cristobal De Las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

Parachicos Dance Performance At Las Pichanchas Restaurant, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico

Parachicos Dance Performance At Las Pichanchas Restaurant, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico

Street Scene, San Cristobal De Las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico