Rio Bec
Rio Bec is one of the most beautiful and natural archeological areas of Calakmul, to get there it is necessary to take a special transport since the road is dirt and jungle, if you decide to travel by private car it could be scratched or stuck in rainy weather. It is recommended to bring food for the road, insect repellent and umbrella.
The Rio Bec site is exceptional because it does not seem to have had a centralized structure like the rest of the Maya area during the classical period. It is a series of very dispersed architectural groups.
Access is free.
Chichen Itza
The archaeological zone par excellence for national and international tourism is approximately 2 hours from Cancun and 4 hours from Merida, is one of the most preserved and complete archaeological sites of the Mayan culture as one of the last pre-Columbian cities that were founded.
We recommend you to wear a hat or umbrella to protect yourself from the excessive sun, protector alone and a lot of money since things are usually too expensive here, we also recommend you arrive early to find a place to park because after 10 it is difficult to find.
Oxtankah
It is a very modest archaeological site but a must if you are in Chetumal since you can find it 15 minutes from downtown Chetumal, do not forget that on Sundays it is free entrance for Mexicans.
We recommend carrying insect repellent because mosquito bites often become very annoying.
The interesting thing that I found here was the amazing vestiges of a Christian chapel on some Mayan ruins. It is believed that such a chapel was built by the conqueror Alonso de Ávila in 1531, although some experts think that this chapel is rather from the end of the 16th century or the beginning of the 17th. Anyway, this combination of Mayan and Spanish archaeological remains have become the emblematic image of Oxtankah.
Tulum Maya archaeological site
In my opinion the most beautiful beach in the peninsula since it combines the majesty of the archaeological zone with the turquoise blue waters, Tlum for being considered the last Mayan city before the colonization has an incredible history, you have to come to know already !.
If this is your first visit, I recommend that you DO NOT pay any attention to any of the vendors because they have the bad habits of “wishing” you want to sell everything and at excessive prices and to the point of being abusive to the tourist.
If you are really interested in the Mayan culture and want a special tour, I recommend hiring a local guide in the town of Tulum and of course supporting the local economy.
You can avoid paying the approximate 130 pesos of parking if you leave your car on the avenue of the town tulum and walk 2 km approximately.
Another recommendation is that if you wear a camera either professional or not (go pro) hide it before entering because you will want to charge 10 pains for entering “INHA rules”.
Tulum a must see place in the Riviera Maya
The archaeological zone of Tulum is an obligatory stop for almost all visitors to this Yucatecan land, one of the biggest claims for tourism in the Riviera Maya. Tulum is the postcard by antonomasia of this magnificent Mexican Caribbean.
Location of this and more incredible places in
Xpuhil enigmatica cat tail
In the town of Xpujil we find the archaeological zone Xpuhil “tail of cat” is of modest size but with a lot of green area in its interior, it is definitely a pleasant place if you are in the town of Xpujil we recommend you.
Hormiguero travel through the jungle, gouache, blue butterfly and wild orchid
If you visit anthill do not forget to take the tour of the orchid, the cave of the monkeys and nearby waterfalls. It is an incredible bike tour enjoying the flora and fauna that inhabit the jungle.
Hormiguero semi-reconstructed structure Calakmul Mayan civilization.
The structure with lighter color according to the versions of a guide, was reconstructed incorrectly, that is to say that the archaeologists and their equipment did not unite correctly the blocks that conform the pyramid but they rebuilt the structure to the force.
Balamkú “Temple of the jaguar” Southern group structures in Calakmul Maya civilization
The name of the site derives from the Mayan words Balam (jaguar) and Kú (temple), meaning “Temple of the Jaguar”. This name refers to one of the jaguars shaped in the frieze of stucco modeled and polychrome that crowns the Sub-structure I-A of the Central Group, which characterizes this pre-Hispanic city.
In Balamkú is a frieze of stucco modeled and painted unique in the Mayan area, that was elaborated between 550 and 600 d. C. In the frieze there are 4 scenes of ascension alternated with three jaguars. Each one comprises an animal with the head turned back, seated in the frontal cleft of a mask of the Monster of the Earth; His mouth, gives way to a king on his throne. In addition to illustrating in detail the opposing and complementary aspects of the underworld, the whole shows that the dynastic cycle is equated with the solar cycle. In this conception, the accession to the throne is illustrated by the king coming out of the jaws of the terrestrial monster, as the sun leaves the mouth of the Earth; The king’s death is seen as a sunset, when it falls into the mouth of the Terrestrial Monster. Main chronological location: Classic, 300 to 1000 d. C
Balamkú – “Temple of the Jaguar” Central group and star structure in Calakmul Mayan civilization
The name of the site derives from the Mayan words Balam (jaguar) and Kú (temple), meaning “Temple of the Jaguar”. This name refers to one of the jaguars shaped in the frieze of stucco modeled and polychrome that crowns the Sub-structure I-A of the Central Group, which characterizes this pre-Hispanic city.
In Balamkú is a frieze of stucco modeled and painted unique in the Mayan area, that was elaborated between 550 and 600 d. C. In the frieze there are 4 scenes of ascension alternated with three jaguars. Each one comprises an animal with the head turned back, seated in the frontal cleft of a mask of the Monster of the Earth; His mouth, gives way to a king on his throne. In addition to illustrating in detail the opposing and complementary aspects of the underworld, the whole shows that the dynastic cycle is equated with the solar cycle. In this conception, the accession to the throne is illustrated by the king coming out of the jaws of the terrestrial monster, as the sun leaves the mouth of the Earth; The king’s death is seen as a sunset, when it falls into the mouth of the Terrestrial Monster. Main chronological location: Classic, 300 to 1000 d. C
