South America is a continent full of history, but which archaeological tour should you embark on? Join Far Horizons for an unforgettable exploration.Read More
At Far Horizons, we take pride in providing the top Central America archaeology tours. Find out more about our itineraries exploring the Maya and more!Read More
Peru is packed with archaeological gems and Far Horizons is here to help you explore them. Discover some of the must-see sites in this incredible country.Read More
Are you looking for upscale and educational archaeology tours of the US southwest? Discover some of the historical highlights Far Horizons recommends.Read More
By Heather Stoeckley Mexico City is bursting with color! From the purple-blooming Jacaranda trees that line Reforma Avenue, to the yellow and orange dome that tops Palacio de Bellas Artes, everywhere you turn you are acutely aware of how this place epitomizes sun and life. Bustling streets and welcoming smiles are further evidence of the...Read More
Located in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Chaco Canyon is 70 miles from the nearest town and reached only by rutted dirt roads. And yet, throughout the valley floor are vast stone edifices some towering as high as 4 or 5 floors and containing hundreds of rooms. These ‘Great Houses’ were remarkable engineering achievements...Read More
On August 25, 2016, the National Park Service turns 100! People everywhere have embraced the opportunities to explore, learn, be inspired and have fun in the 407 national parks across America. There’s no better place to celebrate the National Parks Centennial than in the American Southwest. The Southwest is home to the magnificent Arches, Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon,...Read More
The Petex-Batún is the most inaccessible and rarely-visited region of Guatemala. Today it is lightly populated, and yet more than 1,500 years ago Maya rulers jockeyed for supremacy as they created immense cities here. During the 1990s mounting evidence indicated that a single kingdom, called Snake (‘Kan’), had a huge influence in the ancient Maya world. Today,...Read More
The Ychsma people ruled a large area of Peru, until the Inca conquered it just 63 years before the Spanish Conquistadors came and pillaged Peru in 1470. Now four Ychsma culture mummies — three women and one man— were unearthed by a team of archaeologists at Huaca Pucllana, an ancient ceremonial complex in Lima, Peru. What...Read More
