English Homework: Stroy! URGENT!!!?

For English homework we have to write a story about exploration and I chose a South American temple setting and this story is in the year 2009 regardless of any diseases roaming these areas. So I was wondering 1. Mayas- good choice? 2. What traps would be in such a temple? 3. What treasures are in temples like these? 4. What would you take with you on an exploration? 5. What city could this be based in? 6. Any tips or photos or other info would be great!