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25. Dzibanche, Mexico
This secluded site is nestled amidst swampland in Quintana Roo. It was reportedly a major Mayan metropolis and, in 500 AD, was even made a dynastic capital. It includes an assortment of intriguing and attractive temples such as the Temple of the Captives, the Temple of the Lintels, and the Temple of the Owl.
26. Xunantunich, Belize
Xunantunich is an ancient Mayan ceremonial site found under a mile from the border of Guatemala. Dating back to 800 AD, it includes 26 temples, burial chambers, and palaces over an area of nearly one square mile. The most popular structure here is the El Castillo. It is 130 feet high and is one of Belize’s tallest ancient structures.
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