Even after the Spanish colonization of Central America, Mayas lived here for a long time, until Western diseases wiped out the population. The old city was one of the last places where Maya still lived. One of the temples was probably some kind of lighthouse, on which a fire burned at night. The Tulum Mayan city has the only ruins on a coast, making it a unique location to build a city in the ancient Maya world. You will probably notice that the ruins look a bit like a fortress: on one side are the steep cliffs at the coast and on the other, the city is surrounded by an ancient wall. Whether you are sleeping in a beautiful resort on the beach or more downtown in Tulum Pueblo, a visit to the Mayan temples should be on your wish list.
It is about a 40-minute drive from Valladolid.Ī Mexico trip isn’t complete without a stop in the popular town of Tulum. But also easily by yourself with a rental car or public transport from the colorful town of Valladolid. You can visit Chichén Itzá on a day tour from Cancún or Tulum.
The entire complex is huge! There are dozens of other Mayan buildings and there is also a cenote that was important to the Mayas and the location for their human sacrifices. But Chichén Itzá is more than just this famous pyramid. It is even called one of the Seven Wonders of the World. We have to admit that the iconic El Castillo pyramid of Chichen Itza is indeed impressive to see. They are close to other popular destinations in Mexico and therefore the most visited. The ruins of Chichén Itzá may not be the most beautiful or largest on this list, but they are the most famous Mexican Mauan ruins. Read more: our extensive blog about the Mayan ruins of Palenque and about the other highlights of Palenque.
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Palenque’s ruins are also worth a stop because of the historical inscriptions on some of the temples, the possibility to actually visit a temple inside and the free entry to one of the coolest Mayan museums in Mexico. But other ruins are still hidden in a lush jungle with howler monkeys, tropical birds and waterfalls. Some of the buildings have been neatly restored and the area around it is cleared to get a good idea of the old city. Palenque is one of the largest and best-restored Mayan cities in Mexico. Chances are that your itinerary will not take you close to Palenque, but if it does: the Mayan temples of Palenque are definitely worth a visit on your tour of Mexico. The ruins of Palenque are the only ones on this Mayan bucket list not located in the much-visited Yucatán peninsula. Read more: practical tips, a map and more information about Calakmul Unlike other Mayan ruins, you can actually climb these pyramids to look out over the jungle high above the treetops. One of the highlights of this once mighty Mayan empire are the two enormous pyramids with beautiful jungle views: Estructura II and I, which are 50 and 40 meters high. From the main road, it takes about two hours of driving on a straight bumpy road just leading to the Calakmul pyramids. Calakmul’s ancient Mayan empire is located deep in the jungle.
It might surprise you that Calakmul isn’t included in all Mexico travel guides and travel blogs, but that’s because it’s not that easy to reach. The Calakmul ruins are not only one of the most beautiful Mayan temples, but it also has some of the largest pyramids in all of Central America. 23 magical lost cities for your travel bucket listīest Mayan Ruins in Mexico on the Map Click the map to see the Mayan Ruins on Google Maps The Best Mayan Ruins in Mexico to Visit #1 The Biggest Mayan City Calakmul.The off the beaten track Mayan ruins of Yaxha in Guatemala.The ultimate Mexico, Belize and Guatemala itinerary and the perfect itinerary for Yucatán in Mexico.So we visited many Mayan ruins during our Mexico, Guatemala and Belize trip and can now tell you exactly which Mayan temples in Mexico you shouldn’t miss! We understand why these ruins are often referred to as one of the seven modern wonders of the world of our time. These ancient ruins have a mysterious atmosphere, beautiful jungle scenery and fascinating history. The Mayan ruins in Mexico, but also Guatemala and Belize, were one of the great reasons for us to travel around Central America.
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