Are the Mayan ruins worth seeing?

A must-see Mayan ruin in Mexico is Chichen Itza. Located not too far from Cancun, Chichen Itza is easily the most well-known Mexican Mayan ruins in the world. Chichen Itza is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, adding more to the appeal of why its a must-visit if traveling around the Yucatan Peninsula.



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The Mayan ruins of Xaman-Há are located in Playa del Carmen. Although small, we highly recommend visiting them if you want to explore a hidden gem in the region. These are great Mayan ruins to visit with kids because visitors to Playa del Carmen can walk to them without taking a taxi or going on a full-day tour.

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The ruins left by the Maya are the remnants of a civilization going back 5,000 years ago. The remaining constructions are the living testimony of the sophisticated lifestyle they had. The Mayan temples, stelae and ceramic artifacts have an appealing history that attract curious visitors from all over the world.

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Chichen Itza – Mexico The architectural styles of the area are said to be different than in any other Mayan city, which many historians believe is due to the diversity of the region. The area is the most visited archeological site in Mexico and roughly 1.2 million tourists comed to marvel at the ruins each year.

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It's one of the best Maya ruins in Mexico you can visit. The Chacchoben Archaeological Area (Zona Arqueológica de Chacchoben) is about an hour from Puerto Costa Maya (Mahahual), 40 minutes from Bacalar, two hours from Tulum, and an hour from Chetumal and the Belize border.

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Yes! A self-guided walking tour of Tulum is the best way to explore everything that the fantastic site offers. Not only will the app give you directions on where to go, but it will also tell you all about the secret history of the Mayan empire.

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Go from the lights and glitz of Cancun to ancient stone temples all in one trip. The vibrant city in Quintana Roo, Mexico, is surrounded by some of the world's most captivating ancient cities, built centuries ago by the Mayan civilization, which peaked around 250 to 900 A.D.

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You SHOULD NOT take a “souvenir” Maya sites are sacred places, and as such you should respect the grounds and any of the ancient buildings erected there. Preserving history is of utmost importance, even if a piece of pottery you found while traipsing a temple might look great on your mantle.

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In the 1930s, however, a group of excavators began exploring and discovered that another pyramid-temple was nestled within the larger pyramid. Further excavations revealed that it had nine platforms, a single stairway, and a temple containing human remains, a jade-studded jaguar throne, and a so-called Chac Mool.

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If you want something quiet and close, visit Tulum, if you don't mind the distance from Riviera Maya go to Chichén Itzá. Tulum's site location, facing the Caribbean is really unique, though. Without a doubt, they are the most beautiful ruins in the Mexican Caribbean. Chichén is a very special and magnificent place.

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As one of the largest and best-preserved archaeological sites in the world, Chichen Itza is home to a myriad of ancient Mayan marvels and rich cultural histories cherished by travelers across the globe.

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The Mayan ruins that are the closest to Cancun are El Rey, Yamil Lu'um, and San Miguelito. They are located within the Hotel Zone. Two other ruins that are also pretty close (30 minutes away) are El Meco and the Temple of Goddess Ixchel on Isla Mujeres.

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