Top 5 Archaeological Sites near Cancun and the Riviera Maya

Visit the most interesting ruins in Cancun

Amazing beaches and the most beautiful sea and jungle landscapes are exactly what our visitors get every time they look around. Nevertheless, that is just a small taste of all the great things you will be able to do in Cancun and the Riviera Maya.

One of the incredible things of this paradise is the vast historic richness of the Yucatan Peninsula, another excellent reason for you, your family and friends to visit this extraordinary tourist destination. This time we would like to invite you to go to the magnificent archaeological sites around Cancun and the Riviera Maya, magic places that will show you a bit of the Maya civilization and so we bring you this list with the top 5 ruins you must visit during your vacations.

Chichen-Itza-archaeological-siteChichen Itza

This is the most famous archaeological site in the Riviera Maya, Mexico, and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, so wherever you come from we assure you that it is a worthy day trip you can take from Cancun, Playa del Carmen or any other place in the Yucatan Peninsula. Its monumental edifications will give a good idea of the incredible engineering and building skills of the Maya people. Get to know the Observatory and the amazing Temple of Kukulkan, you are not able to climb them but they are equally amazing to observe from the ground. Let us give you a Ride to Chichen Itza!

Tulum

Definitively one of the jewels of the Mexican Caribbean, Tulum archaeological site, also called Zama, has a fantastic location facing the Caribbean Sea. Yes, a jaw-dropping landscape awaits those who visit this ancient Maya city settled thousands of years ago on a cliff top, which grants its visitors amazing views and all the magic of buildings like El Castillo (The Castle) and the Chultun House. Let us give you a Ride to Tulum!

Ekbalam-archaeological-siteEk Balam

Amazing structures is what our visitors will find in these amazing ruins near Cancun, which fortunately they will be able to climb. This beautiful place surrounded by the lush vegetation of the Maya jungle will captivate everyone and the main pyramid will allow them to have an amazing view of the surrounding area. Let us give you a ride to Ek Balam!

El-Rey-Ruins-CancunEl Rey

This small but incredible archaeological site is located in the heart of Cancun Hotel Zone. It is a hidden place with all kinds of ancient structures to explore. An amazing local guide will show you around and will tell you amazing stories of this magic ruins in Cancun.

San MiguelitoSan-Miguelito-archaeological-site

Another great place to visit is San Miguelito archaeological site in Cancun Hotel Zone. It is located precisely inside the Cancun Mayan Museum and although it is not as big as others, you will be able to access both the museum and the archaeological site for the same price.

Come to Cancun and the Riviera Maya and discover all the wonders, the history and culture of these beautiful tourist destinations in the Mexican Caribbean.

 

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