A civilisation in the jungle
The MAYA built soaring cities deep in the rainforest, and this puzzle gathers them. You'll be finding the great step PYRAMID and TEMPLE, the sacred BALLGAME, the powerful PRIEST, and famous sites like TIKAL and CHICHEN Itza now standing as JUNGLE RUINS.
Because every new puzzle reshuffles the grid, no two Mayans word searches are the same. One round a backwards JAGUAR prowls down a column; the next a diagonal CALENDAR appears across the middle.
Stargazers and number wizards
The Maya were brilliant thinkers, and the words are here. They were experts in ASTRONOMY, charting the STARS from their stone CITY, and built a famously accurate CALENDAR. They wrote in picture GLYPHs, kept a folding CODEX, and used a number system that even included ZERO. You'll also spot MAIZE in the fields, COCOA for drinking, green JADE for treasure and the STONE that built it all.
It's a great fit for a history topic. Tracking down A-S-T-R-O-N-O-M-Y turns spelling practice into a tour of a clever ancient world.
How to play
Drag across a word, or click its first and last letter — both work. Each word you spot locks in with its own colour and ticks off the list, so you always know what's left to find.
Want a real challenge? Switch to Medium or Hard for a bigger grid with diagonals and reverse words. Stuck on one? Tap Hint for a nudge, or Solve to reveal the whole grid at once.
Print a Mayans word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh Mayans puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for a history topic, a classroom, or a quiet afternoon.
Teachers love these for lessons on the Maya, Aztecs and Inca. Add a name-and-date line and you've got ready-to-print worksheets in seconds, free and account-free.
Frequently asked questions
What's in the Mayans word search?
Key words from the Maya civilisation — pyramids and temples, the jungle cities of Tikal and Chichen Itza, the ballgame and priests, plus their famous calendar, astronomy, glyph writing and use of zero. Each puzzle uses a fresh mix.
Is the Mayans word search free to print?
Yes. Play free online or download a printable PDF pack with optional answer keys — no sign-up required.
Is it suitable for kids?
Absolutely. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words, perfect for a history lesson and young learners.