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Latin America’s ancient ruins are one of the region’s most popular tourist attractions. Waves of travelers wash up on the inland shores of famous archaeological sites like Tikal, Tenochtitlan, and Chichn Itz. Those who plan a quiet, solitary trip to these awe-inspiring monuments to human history and ingenuity might feel disappointed at the number of other visitors they have to share these ruins with; however, not every ancient city that science has uncovered is quite so inundated with gawking tourists. The Mayan city of Cahal Pech is one of antiquity’s best-kept secrets, which one can visit in relative privacy, and is just as jaw-dropping (not to mention historically significant) as its more famous neighbors.

An advanced civilization inhabiting the lands of the Yucatan Peninsula along with Mexico, Belize, Honduras and Guatemala some time between 300 CE to 900 CE. Just a few centuries later, archaeologists have discovered brilliantly erected pyramids along with astonishingly distinct ancient monuments through these areas, which are seen to have persisted between 1300 BCE and 1200 CE. The good news is, these ancient Mayan ruins have been opened up for travelers and young explorers at the same time. The fact is that most people who have visited the areas of Mexico as well as Central America are left stunned and praising the what we call Mayan ruins.

(5,500 – 3,100 BC) – Predynastic Egypt