Archeological Mayan site Tulum
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.
The ruins of Tulum are located about 3 km from the town of Tulum, on the Riviera Maya.
Sundays are free for the national and residents with official identification. For 220 pesos you can enter from 5 to 7:30 in the morning and visit it without the crowd.
They do not sell drinks or food inside. At the entrance you will find all kinds of services.
Entry fee: US $ 6 Parking: US $ 10
How to get there by public transport? From Tulum pass groups on the main street. If you go from Cancun (the buses leave near the ADO terminal) you must get off at the last stop in Playa del Carmen and from here take another bus to Tulum (they leave from street 2 between avenue 15 and 20). You will have to get off at the entrance of federal highway 307. From here there is a pay-train that takes you to the entrance of the compound, 1 kilometer short.
There is an entrance by the road of the coast that runs parallel to the beach. You do not pay parking here.
It is recommended to wear light and light clothes, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, closed shoes better and some water is always good. And do not forget the swimsuit!
Sayil
Located in the heart of the Yucatan, Puuc Route is the perfect excuse to know the interior of these Mayan lands, visiting some Mayan settlements with the most exquisite architectural style: puuc. There are many pleasant surprises to discover traveling the Puuc Route.
The Puuc Route is located south of the city of Merida.
Cost entrance: less Uxmal, the others are about 53 MXN.
They do not sell drinks or food inside. There are services at the entrance.
How to get there by public transport? From Merida, the ADO station in Calle 69 between 68 and 70, leaves a group that runs along the Puuc Route. He leaves at 8 and returns at 16.
In Merida you find agencies that take you to know the Route Puuc.
It is recommended to wear light and light clothing, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, closed shoes better to climb the pyramid and some water is always going well.
Mayan archeological site Lamanai
Belize is famous for its beautiful Caribbean coast, with Blue Hole as its most striking postcard. The interior of this amazing country retains some of the most fascinating ancient Mayan cities. Lamanai is one of the great cities of these lowland Maya.
- The jetties to Lamanai are located at Tower Hill Toll Bridge, about 3 miles from the Orange Walk. At the piers there are several companies that offer excursions. The crossing to go by car is located a little earlier. About 20 km. Slow driving.
- Entry fee: USD 40 per person (includes transportation by boat, food, entrance fees to the museum and the ruins).
- How to get there by public transport? Getting in public transport and walking a stretch can, but it is complicated. Better to arrive by boat or by private vehicle.
- Light and light clothing, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, closed shoes and water are recommended.
San Gervasio
On the island of Cozumel we find the city San Gervasio, one of the most beautiful examples of the east coast style of ancient Maya. The old cobbled paths will lead you through the ruins, a pleasure of place.
- It is located in the Island of Cozumel, about 7 kilometers from the town of San Miguel de Cozumel, by the transverse road.
- On Sundays, the INAH fee for the national and residents with official identification is free. You must pay the additional fee of The Parks and Museums Foundation of Cozumel, make the visit more expensive.
- Cost of admission: 9 CAD
- They do not sell drinks or food inside. There are souvenir shops and services at the entrance.
- How to get there by public transport? Unfortunately, public transport is not available. Many visitors to the island rent a car to visit. You can go on excursion or taxi too.
- It is recommended to wear light and light clothing, hat, insect repellent, better closed shoe and some water.
Edzná
The ancient Mayan city of Edzná is one of the icons of the state of Campeche, one of its Mayan jewels. Its main building is worth the visit, one of the most important ancient cities in the region.
- Edzná is located 55 km southeast of the city of Campeche, from where it can be reached by federal roads 180 and 261.
- Sundays are free for the national and residents with official identification.
- Entry fee: 48 MXN. Show of light and sound is paid separately.
- There are services at the entrance.
- How to get there by public transport? From Campeche there are buses that leave you 300 meters from the entrance.
- Edzná offers light and sound show: at 20 in summer-autumn and at 19 in winter-spring. For the solstice and equinoxes they often make special schedules, with a large influx of tourists.
- It is recommended to wear light and light clothing, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, shoes closed or attached to the foot and some water.
Mayan archeological site Dzibanché
Dzibanché is one of the most important and spectacular Mayan settlements in southern Quintana Roo. In this most unexplored area we find some of the most interesting ancient Mayan cities in terms of history and architecture.
- Dzibanché is located 81 kilometers northwest of the city of Chetumal, by Federal Highway No. 186, Escárcega-Chetumal. You find the detour at Kilometer 58, a 14-kilometer detour leading to the village of Morocoy; From here two kilometers by the road that goes towards San Pedro Peralta and turn left at the indicated point.
- Cost of entry: 47 MXN. The entrance serves to visit Dzibanché and Kinichná. Sundays are free for the national and residents with official identification.
- They do not sell drinks or food inside. There are services at the entrance.
- How to get there by public transport? Until Morocoy arrives public transport, You can arrive from Xpuhil or Chetumal. To Xpuhil there is public transportation from Escárcega (2 hours), Chetumal (1 hour 40 minutes) and Campeche (4 hours 30 minutes).
- It is recommended to wear light and light clothing, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, closed shoes better and some water is always good.
Xelhá
Xelhá, Mayan ruins in the shade of the water park
When naming Xelhá many will think of the famous water park of the Riviera Maya, and a few is the exquisite archaeological zone of Xel-ha, the ruins of an ancient Mayan city with surprising corners of art and nature.
- Location: Xelhá is 113 km. From Cancun and 39 km. From Playa del Carmen and 16 km. Of Tulum, by federal highway 307, Cancun – Tulum. The archaeological zone of Xelhá remains on the inner side, it is indicated. Do not confuse with the waterpark …
- Entry fee: 43 MXN. Sundays are free for the national and residents with official identification.
- They do not sell drinks or food inside. There are services at the entrance.
- How to get there by public transport? From Tulum pass groups on the main street. If you go from Cancun (the buses leave near the ADO terminal) you must get off at the last stop in Playa del Carmen and from here take another bus to Xelhá (from street 2 between avenida 15 and 20). Tell the driver of the van that you are going down in the ruins of Xelhá, he will warn you.
- It is recommended to wear light and light clothes, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, closed shoes better and some water is always good.
Kinichná
Kinichná is a Mayan vestige that forms part of Dzibanché, the most important city to the south of Quintana Roo. They are located only 2 kilometers from each other, with a view of both that you will not want to miss.
- Kinichná (home of the sun-Kinich) is located 81 kilometers northwest of the city of Chetumal, by Federal Highway No. 186, Escárcega-Chetumal. You find the detour at Kilometer 58, a 14-kilometer detour leading to the village of Morocoy; From here two kilometers by the road that goes towards San Pedro Peralta and turn left at the indicated point.
- Cost of entry: 47 MXN. The entrance serves to visit Dzibanché and Kinichná. Sundays are free for the national and residents with official identification.
- They do not sell drinks or food inside. There are services at the entrance. In Chetumal you can hire certified guide services.
- How to get there by public transport? Until Morocoy arrives public transport, You can arrive from Xpuhil or Chetumal. To Xpuhil there is public transportation from Escárcega (2 hours), Chetumal (1 hour 40 minutes) and Campeche (4 hours 30 minutes).
- It is recommended to wear light and light clothes, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, closed shoes better and some water is always good.
El Rey
The King is the most notorious Maya settlement in the vicinity of Cancun. Its location in the Hotel Zone, very close to Playa Delfines, makes it an interesting place for visitors and residents of the area.
- The King is located at km 18 of the Boulevard Kukulcan, Hotel Zone of Cancun.
- Cost of entry: 47 MXN. Sundays are free for the national and residents with official identification. Parking: no, you can use the Playa Delfines, next door and it’s free.
- They do not sell drinks or food inside. There are services at the entrance.
- How to get there by public transport? The routes R-1, R-2 and R-27 have paada opposite the archaeological zone,
- Light and light clothing, hat and sunscreen are recommended.
El Naranjal
Within what was the vast Mayan territory there are hundreds of vestiges that remain outside the knowledge of the traveler, places that do not sell the agencies nor leave in the conventional maps. El Naranjal is one of them, to surprise you on your way.
- The Naranjal is located in a diversion of Ignacio Zaragoza (km.80), between Valladolid and Cancun by the free (road of no payment). About 10 kilometers away is the town of San Francisco, and three kilometers ahead, El Naranjal (population of 100 inhabitants).
- It is run by the local community, who offer guides on the premises.
- Cost entrance: there is no official payment, but the gratuity to the guides that accompany you is obligatory. You can give about 30 MXN per person.
- There are no services at the entrance. Yes there are rustic services in the cenote. It is planned to build a restaurant for visitors.
- How to get there by public transport? From Cancun, Puerto Morelos or Valladolid there is public transport to Ignacio Zaragoza. From here there are several types of transport to El Naranjal: taxi, tricitaxi, colectivo …
- It is recommended to wear light and light clothing, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, better closed shoes and some water.
