Giant 3,000-year-old Mayan temple unearthed in Mexico is the civilisation’s ‘oldest monument’

A Mayan temple discovered in Mexico is 3,000-years-old, making it the civilisations ‘oldest monument’ and no statues to the elite hints at a more egalitarian society. The temple site in Tabasco, Mexico, was discovered by archaeologists from the University of Arizona and an international team during an expedition in 2017. The site, called Aquada Fénix, is … Read more

Billionaire businessman James Packer is spotted onboard his luxury yacht with friends in Mexico

Smooth sailing! Billionaire businessman James Packer is spotted onboard his luxury yacht with friends in Mexico weeks in lockdown By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 10:36 BST, 3 June 2020 | Updated: 10:36 BST, 3 June 2020 James Packer has emerged from lockdown, with the businessman spotted on his luxury yacht with friends … Read more

Mexico border town of Tijuana ranked as the most dangerous city in the world in 2019

A study released by a Mexican watchdog group has slammed Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador for the country having ranked among the top five most violent cities in the world in 2019 with Tijuana holding the undistinguished honor of leading the way. At least 134 people were murdered per every 100,000 residents in the border … Read more

Mexico border town of Tijuana ranked as the most dangerous city in the world in 2019

A study released by a Mexican watchdog group has slammed Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador for the country having ranked among the top five most violent cities in the world in 2019 with Tijuana holding the undistinguished honor of leading the way. At least 134 people were murdered per every 100,000 residents in the border … Read more

How to explore the world from home during coronavirus lockdown including virtual cliff-diving

The Armchair Traveller reveals how to explore the world from home: Discover breathtaking cliff-diving locations and Europe’s best cycle tours Red Bull’s YouTube channel has a 20-minute tour of stunning cliff-diving spots Bike firm Freewheel Holidays holds weekly webinars about cycle tours in Europe  Access a playlist of Portuguese-themed music heard in five-star therapy rooms   … Read more

Coral-coated shipwreck found off the coast of Mexico crashed into the ‘Nightmare reef’ 200 years ago

Coral-covered shipwreck discovered off the coast of Mexico met its fate after crashing into the ‘Nightmare reef’ over 200 years ago A fisherman spotted the wreck in the 90s, but experts investigated the remains in just the two past months The organic material degraded, but metal parts, iron ingots, the anchor and an cannon are … Read more