Mexican Vacations To The Mayan Ruins

Planning to go on an exotic vacation to Mexico this season? Well then do make it worth memorable and interesting by exploring the fascinating Mayan Ruins. Some of the best places to explore Mayan ruins lie in the Yucatan Peninsula which incidentally is a one-stop platform housing many attractions, be it the beaches, resorts, ecological reserves, colonial cities or the waterparks. Come acquaint yourself with what all you can explore in the Mayan Ruins during your Mexican vacation.

Chichen Itza

Located about 75 miles towards the east of Merida, Chichek Itza is one of the most important sites of Mexico. Also known as, “The edge of the well of the Itzaes”, this Chichen Itza is a political, religious and military center of the Yucatan Peninsula. Castillo or Castle is the most popular building of Chichen Itza.

Mayapan

Situated about 27 miles towards the south east of Merida, Mayapan was once a part of the a triple alliance with Uxmal and Chichen Itza. This archaeological site is spread over 4 sq. km and houses about 4000 ancient structures. It also comprises of a replica of the famous Castillo of Chichen Itza.

Uxmal

Uxmal is considered as the most important site of the Puuc region. Also known as, “Three harvests” or “Three times built”, Uxmal houses famous structures like the Pyramid of Dwarf or the Pyramid of the Magician.

El Rey

Situated within Cancun’s famous tourist resort region, El Rey is famous for its stone sculpture that depicts a head with an elaborate headdress. You can watch out for this ancient stone in the Cancun Archaeology Museum. This popular region of the Mayan Ruins also houses other 47 ancient structures that are worth watching.

Xcaret

Xcaret is a famous ecological park enclosing a small Mayan archaeological region. Owing to its exclusive location, it houses of the most important coves of the Mayan Ruins in Mexico. In earlier times, it was also considered as one of the leading commercial ports.

San Gervasio

Situated on the northern side of Cozumel Island this exotic destination was inhabited from 200 A.D till 1500s and today is considered as one of the largest Maya sites of the Cozumel Island, San Gervasio is till date famous as a religious center and pilgrims from the Mayan world come here to worship the deity of childbirth and fertility.

Coba

Coba has a pristine location and is situated in the vicinity of four small lakes. Also known as, “Ruffled Water”, Coba was once the hub of a complex network of causeways. When at Coba, do watch out the Nohuch Mul Pyramid, the tallest pyramid of the Mayan Ruins. Coba incidentally is a great place for a family outing owing to its scenic beauty.

Tulum

Tulum which is also known as the “Wall” fortress city is amongst one of the most popular historical tourist spots in Mexico. Watch out for its clear turquoise water famous structures like El Castillo that functioned as a navigational aid. The enthralling Temple of the Frescoes at Tulum is another place that one should definitely checkout for historical relevance.