The perfect vacations in the Riviera Maya would not be completed without visiting any of the incredible archaeological sites you will find in the area. If you want to know about the origins of the Maya people and behold the amazing structures and buildings they created in specific zones that are aligned with some constellations in the sky, then you cannot miss to live an adventure in the archaeological zones around the Yucatan Peninsula.
Chichen Itza
This is the archaeological site par excellence! You simply have to see it to believe it… and to know why it is one of the New 7 Wonders of the Modern World. The most representative structure of this site is the Temple of Kukulcan, best known for during the spring equinox, a snake form by the shadow of the main stairs crawls down the temple.
Zama (Tulum archaeological site)
Located in a beautiful town in the Riviera Maya, Tulum archaeological site is one of the jewels of this magic land! It was built on a cliff, facing the majestic Caribbean Sea, providing its visitors with incredible views of a beach bathed by a beautiful blue-hued sea. One of the most representative buildings of Zama, as it is also known, is El Castillo (The Castle).
Coba
This was once one of the most important commercial cities for the Maya people and it is located deep in the jungle, in the village that has the same name, Coba. The most common translation for its name is “abundant water”, due to the large quantity of cenotes one can find around the area. Impressive structures such as Nohoch Mul and La Iglesia (The Church), are some of the vestiges visitors will be able to appreciate.
Uxmal
Declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO, this incredible archaeological site is located in the Yucatan Peninsula and boasts amazing structures such as the Great Pyramid and La Casa del Adivino (the Pyramid of the Magician). It definitively has to be on your must-visit archaeological sites in the Riviera Maya list!
Now that you have these 4 great recommendations, don’t forget to take with you some sun blocker, a cap or hat, bottled water, insect repellent and to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and off you go!
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