Ephemeral lakes or seas formed in the northern lowlands.

Sinkholes, known locally as cenotes, are widespread in the northern lowlands.

Another major habitat feature is the vast southern and northern lowlands.

The lowlands are further divided into the southern and northern Maya lowlands.

During its apogee, this widely known site economically and politically dominated the northern lowlands.

The main Maya centers were located in the northern lowlands.

The second region comprises the northern lowlands, along with the southern coastal plain.

This period is known for the greatest exponential growth of population in the northern lowlands.

The climate of the northern Maya lowlands can vary greatly.

The central and northern lowlands have also fertile grounds and abundant water supply.