Known by the ancient Maya people as Lakamha, and today a UNESCO World Heritage site, the ruins of Palenque lie in the lush basin of the Usumacinta River in the modern Mexican state of Chiapas.

The Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya is a five-star adults-only luxury hotel near Cancun ideal for weddings and celebrations.

If you're on a Mayan history kick, you should check out the small site at Cobá, about 30 miles northwest of Tulum. Cobá doesn't feature the restored, pristine sites of Tulum, nor does it sit ...