Is it worth seeing Mayan ruins?

The majestic Teotihuacan is a must-see on any visit to Mexico. Located just 30 miles from Mexico City, this archaeological site is the most visited in Mexico, drawing visitors from far and wide. At its peak, it's believed that over 100,000 people lived in this ancient Mayan city that spanned just eight square miles.



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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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Deep in the Yucatan jungle lie the remains of ancient Maya cities that many call the “Egypt of the Americas.” The Maya ruins of the Yucatan are awe-inspiring and provide a deeper understanding of Mexican history.

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Perhaps the country most famously associated with Mayan heritage, Mexico – more specifically, the Yucatan Peninsula – is packed with centuries-old landmarks, owing its historic pyramids to the Mayan trade route, which traversed the southeastern coast leaving a long-lasting impression.

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To answer your question though - yes, the ruins are safe. Chichen Itza is a bit of a trek (3 hours drive each way) and being inland in the jungle, it can be extremely hot there. Tulum is much closer and the setting is spectacular (the ruins are on top of a cliff).

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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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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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For the most part, it will be pretty safe to travel to Chichén Itzá, I would just take extra precaution if you are choosing to drive to this remote location, as some of the roads in Mexico can be quite treacherous and unpredictable, if you also don't know the roads or area very well I would definitely reconsider ...

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There are some ancient ruins to visit in Mexico. Tourists are not allowed to visit temple ruins. Although Mexico is bordered by the ocean on 2 sides, there is only one beach that tourists are allowed to visit.

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The oldest and largest known monument built by the Mayan civilisation has been found in Mexico. Called Aguada Fénix, it is a huge raised platform 1.4 kilometres long. Aguada Fénix was built around 1000 BC, centuries before the Maya began constructing their famous stepped pyramids.

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Chichén-Itzá is the most famous and best restored Mayan site on the peninsula. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988 and one of the seven new wonders of the world. Both Chichen-Itza and Tulum are the most visited ruins in all of Mexico.

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The term “Maya,” while describing the Maya people as a larger cultural unit, also refers to the Mayan language family. The Maya don't actually speak Mayan. Rather, they speak Tsotsil, Mam, K'iche' or any of the various languages in the Mayan language family.

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