UH-MAY, Mexico — Thousands of Mayan Indians lost homes as Hurricane Dean blew through the Yucatán Peninsula, but their real wealth was the trees, now scattered and broken in the storm’s wake. Village ...

MEXICO CITY (AP) – Scenes of enslaved Maya Indians building temples for a violent, decadent culture in Mel Gibson’s new film “Apocalypto” may ring true for many of today’s Mayas, who earn meager wages ...

When Víctor Montejo, a respected anthropologist and writer, became the first Mayan Indian to head Guatemala’s Peace Secretariat, he knew there were many who wanted to see him fail -- including some of ...

Travelers looking to immerse themselves in Mayan culture while enjoying luxurious amenities might consider staying at one of five Yucatan Peninsula hotels that make up the Haciendas. The group, part ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian presents “Bak’tun 13: A Guatemalan Celebration of Time,” a three-day festival celebrating Guatemalan history and culture as well as the legacy ...