A German tourist was arrested after illegally climbing the Temple of Kukulkán at Chichén Itzá, Mexico, during the Spring ...

The incident was captured on video by a visitor who filmed the man as he raced up the steps of the Temple of Kukulcán at Chichén Itzá. Onlookers shouted insults and demanded he come down as he scaled ...

Moment German tourist is attacked by furious locals while being dragged away by security after climbing the steps of a Mayan ...

Spring equinox rituals and traditions from around the world, from a mass water fight in Thailand to sun worship at Mayan ...

You think you know the world and all its wonders and then one day someone comes along and uncovers a previously unknown ...

Swerve the usual Mexican holiday destinations for something new and exciting, says Suzanne Bearne, as she explores Mérida’s vibrant streets, sublime food and lively communities ...

The Maya civilization, one of the most sophisticated pre-Columbian cultures, flourished across present-day Mexico, Guatemala, ...

When I was little, family holidays always meant trips to Honduras – where my mother is from and most of my family remain.

From the carefully constructed streets of Indus Valley to Egypt's lofty pyramids, from the heavens' wisdom of the Maya to the written records of the Sumerians, the earliest civilisations set the stage ...

The figurines were discovered in a largely unexcavated site in El Salvador. Some 2,400 years ago, they were controlled by ...

With dozens of Unesco World Heritage Sites, thousands of miles of coastline and a dizzying variety of towns and cities, Mexico is one of the world’s most popular countries for tourists. At such a ...

Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient Rome. But during ...