Along the way we passed through several Mayan villages, starkly simple and primitive - a few huts, a central well, very little else.

He turned, raced on down the canyon side toward the Mayan village.

Only the fact that the canyon walls were so high saved the Mayan village from destruction.

It's a chance to see a Mayan village with a native guide.

Tom now consulted a map to find the Mayan village where they were to pick up the natives.

With Tom in the lead, they started down the jungle trail toward the Mayan village.

The group set out from the Mayan village.

Then the three climbed into the jeep and headed back to the Mayan village.

Weary and hungry, the group finally reached the Mayan village.

We visited Mayan villages unknown to tour companies and individual travelers.