Chichén Itzá, "the mouth of the well of the Itzás," was likely the most important city in the Yucatán from the 10th to the 12th centuries. Evidence indicates that the site was first settled as ...

The film explores the socio-economic landscape of Central America, detailing its historical context from the ancient Maya civilization to modern challenges. It highlights the stark contrast ...

Leon in Nicaragua also has stunning Spanish colonial architecture, including the Leon Cathedral, the largest in Central America. Built between 1747 and 1814, it’s a mix of styles, but somehow ...

Want to discover Central America? These articles should inspire you: Spanish conquistador Francisco Hernández de Córdoba founded the city by the shimmering shores of Lake Nicaragua, spotting a ...

FROM the time of the Spanish conquerors up to our own, a glamour of romance, mingled with hopes of easily gained riches, has hung over the ruined cities of Central America. The fortunate chance ...

For many years, Central America was dismissed as a small, backward and inconsequential part of the world. It had got rid of Spanish colonial rule in 1821 but had then failed to establish a solid ...