Pyramids + Best Mayan Ruins In Yucatan & Mayan Ruins Yucatan Map
Visiting the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and looking for Mayan ruins in Yucatan to visit during your vacation?
In our Yucatan Mayan Ruins Guide, we will show you the best archaeological sites of the Yucatan Peninsula as well as the most amazing Mayan pyramids in Yucatan.
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Best Places To Visit In The Yucatan Peninsula
Mayan Ruins In The Yucatan Peninsula
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Pyramids, Temples & Ruins In Yucatan
Mayan Ruins Yucatan Map
Mayan Ruins By Towns
Mayan Ruins Along The Riviera Maya
Mayan Ruins In Cancun, Mexico
El Rey Mayan Ruins
The hotel zone in Cancun is home to the remains of ancient Mayan temples and the Maya Museum of Cancun.
See below where the Mayan ruins in Cancun are located. Your hotel might be just right next to one of these ruins and temples.
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The Best Activities In Cancun
Mayan Ruins In Tulum, Mexico
Mayan Ruins In Tulum
Tulum Archaeological Zone
The Tulum Mayan Ruins are located right in Tulum Beach. This magical archeological site of remaining ancient Mayan temples is located next to jaw-dropping cliffs and the most turquoise water of the Riviera Maya.
Visiting the Tulum Ruins is top on the list of things to do in Tulum and is there for very popular.
The unique thing about the Tulum Archaeological Zone is that you can go for a swim in that deep turquoise water right next to the ancient Mayan ruins.
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Best Activities In Tulum
Muyil Mayan Ruins Of Tulum
The closest Mayan pyramid near Tulum is the Muyil Archaeological Zone. The Muyil Ruins of Tulum, Mexico are only a 20-minute drive from the center of Tulum.
The ruins in Muyil are some of the lesser-known Tulum tourist attractions and are not nearly as crowded as the ruins which are located directly in Tulum.
When visiting the Muyil Ruins, you can do the Mayan Canals River Float at the nearby lagoons of Sian Kaan.
Head to our Muyil Ruins Guide if you want to know more about the ancient Mayan ruins near Tulum and the Mayan Canals River Float.
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Visiting The Muyil Archaeological Site Near Tulum
Coba Mayan Pyramid Near Tulum
Another Mayan ruin near Tulum is the even more popular Coba Pyramid. Visiting the Coba Archaeological Zone is one of the top things to do near Tulum.
Coba is located about 45 minutes inland from Tulum and is easily accessible. You can find lots of day trips to Coba from Tulum.
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Visiting The Coba Mayan Ruins Near Tulum
Mayan Ruins In Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen Ruins
Mayan Ruins In Cozumel
Other Best Mayan Ruins In Yucatan
Mayan Ruins Near Valladolid
The colonial town Valladolid is a major hub in the Yucatan Peninsula for visiting Mayan ruins.
Some of the most famous archaeological sites of Yucatan are located less than an hour’s drive from Valladolid.
Chichen Itza Mayan Pyramid & Temples
The Chichen Itza pyramid and temples are the most popular Mayan ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula.
The Chichen Itza Archaeological Zone is located only 45 minutes from Valladolid and is one of the top things to do when visiting the colonial town.
Mayan Ruins Ek Balam
EkʼBalam is a Mayan archaeological site near Valladolid and is one of the few pyramids that you can still climb up.
The structures were designed in the Petén architectural style similar to the Muyil Ruins near Tulum.
The Ek Balam Ruins are only an hour away from the famous Chichen Itza ruins.
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Visiting Ek Balam Ruins In Yucatan & Cenote Xcanche
Mayan Ruins Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres Ruins
Ruins Of Ixchel Temple
Ruins Of Ixchel Temple
Due to a storm, the Ixchel temple on the Southern tip of Isla Mujeres is unfortunately destroyed.
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Best Activities & Things To Do In Isla Mujeres
Merida Mayan Ruins
Mayan Pyramids In Yucatan
Where are the best pyramids in Yucatan?
Here’s an overview of the best Mayan pyramids in the Yucatan Peninsula:
Mayan Ruins Of Chichen Itza
The Most Famous Mayan Ruins On The Yucatan Peninsula
The ancient Chichen Itza pyramid and the archaeological site of Chichen Itza are the most famous and most visited Mayan ruins in the Yucatán Peninsula.
Mayan Coba Pyramid
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Visiting The Coba Pyramid & Mayan Ruins Near Tulum
Muyil Mayan Pyramid
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Visiting The Muyil Pyramid Near Tulum
Mayan Ruins You Can Still Climb
What Mayan Pyramids can you climb?
Here’s an overview of the remaining Mayan ruins you can climb:
Mayan Ruins Ek Balam
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Climbing The Ek Balam Ruins In Yucatan
Uxmal Ruins
At the Uxmal archaeological site near Yucatan’s capital Merida, you can climb most of the ruins.
Kinich-Kakmo In Izamal
The same goes for the Kinich-Kakmo archaeological site in Izamal. From all the way up you will have a nice view of the Yellow City Izamal.
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Pueblo Magico Izamal – The Yello City In Yucatan
FAQ
Where are the Mayan ruins in Mexico?
The Mayan ruins in Mexico are spread out over the entire country. Chances are wherever you visit in Mexico you will be able to see one of those amazing ancient architectural masterpieces.
A lot of Mayan ruins are located around Mexico City and the Yucatan Peninsula, to only name two of the major areas where Mayan ruins are located.
What are the best Mayan ruins to visit in Mexico?
Some of the best Mayan ruins in Mexico are located in the Yucatan Peninsula.
The most popular and best Mayan ruins in Yucatan are Chichen Itza, Coba, and the Tulum ruins.
What are the best Mayan ruins tours?
Find the best Mayan ruins tours here.
What Mayan ruins are near Cancun?
There are some Mayan ruins in Cancun’s hotel zone which you can easily visit from your hotel. Other ruins near Cancun require a drive or tour to get there.
Which are the best Mayan ruins near Cancun?
Popular ruins to visit from Cancun are Chichen Itza and Ek Balam.
Which are the closest Mayan ruins to Cancun?
Besides the ruins in Cancun, there are no ruins that are super close to Cancun. If you want to visit ruins near Cancun it will require a drive to get there.
The best option is to take a ruins tour from Cancun. Find Mayan ruins tours from Cancun here.
Which Mayan ruins to visit?
Which Mayan ruins to see depends on your vacation destination in the Yucatan Peninsula. We recommend visiting the ruins that are closest to you.
To popular ruins like Chichen Itza and Coba, you will find tours from many destinations around the Peninsula which will make it very easy, but sometimes lengthy to visit those archaeological sites.
Other less popular ruins will require you to rent a car and make the drive yourself.
Pyramids + Mayan Ruins In Yucatan, Mexico
We hope you found our Yucatan Ruins Guide helpful and got inspired to visit some or at least one of the many ruins, temples, and pyramids in the Yucatan Peninsula.
Julia & Felipe
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TULUM
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Affordable Beach Hotels In Tulum
Tulum Hotels With Private (Plunge) Pools
Sian Ka’an Jeep Safari Tour Into Paradise
Cenote Calavera Tulum – Temple Of Doom
CANCUN
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The Best Cenotes Near Cancun With Map
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PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Awesome Playa Del Carmen Rooftop Pools
Cenote Azul Playa del Carmen
Cenote Cristalino Playa del Carmen
ISLA MUJERES
Top Things To Do On Isla Mujeres
VALLADOLID
Hacienda San Lorenzo Oxman & Cenote
Iglesia Uayma Yucatan Near Valladolid
Izamal Pueblo Magico – The Yellow City
AKUMAL
Snorkeling With Turtles In Akumal
HOLBOX
Things To Do In Holbox & Where To Stay
CENOTES
Best Cenotes In Playa del Carmen + Map
Best Cenotes Near Valladolid With Map
Best Cenotes In Tulum & Cenotes Map
BEACHES
Best Beaches In Tulum & Tulum Beach Clubs
Best Beaches In Cancun Hotel Zone
PACKINGS LISTS & OUTFITS
What To Wear In Cancun & Packing List
Tulum Outfits & Tulum Packing List
RUINS
Best Mayan Ruins In Yucatan, Mexico
Coba Pyramid & Mayan Ruins In Coba
Muyil Ruins & Mayan Canals River Float
Ek Balam Ruins & Cenote Xcanche
