Mexico Archaeology

Temple of the Inscriptions at Palenque, backed by the rainforest of Chiapas

MEXICO · HISTORY · PHOTOGRAPHY · THE OPEN ROAD

Ancient places.
Personal journeys.

Discover Mexico’s archaeological sites through our travels, photographs and stories.

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WELCOME TO MEXICO ARCHEOLOGY

A country of extraordinary ancient cities

From Maya temples in the rainforest to the great cities of Oaxaca and the Valley of Mexico, explore the places that keep drawing us back. We bring together original photography, firsthand travel experience and archaeological background to help you plan your own journey.

01 / FIND YOUR REGION

Explore by State

Ancient cities, one region at a time.

02 / UNDERSTAND THE PAST

Ancient Cultures

Meet the cultures behind the monuments.

03 / PLAN YOUR JOURNEY

Mexico Map

See where the sites fit into your route.

04 / START SOMEWHERE SPECIAL

Featured Sites

Seven places to begin exploring.

CHOOSE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Explore Mexico by state

Campeche →Chiapas →Yucatán →Oaxaca →Quintana Roo →Veracruz →Mexico City →All states →
Bill and Dorothy Bell, the travellers behind Mexico Archeology

BEHIND THE CAMERA

On the road with Bill & Dorothy

We have spent decades travelling Mexico, visiting archaeological sites and photographing the places we find along the way. These pages bring those journeys together.

Our own visits and photographs are the heart of this site. We identify researched coverage separately, so you know where we have been and what remains on our list.

Our story →   Places still on our list →

KEEP EXPLORING MEXICO

The journey beyond the ruins

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