If you’ve ever ventured deep into the the Mayan jungle, you may have felt a mystical presence. A whisper in the wind, or witnessed the subtle rustling of leaves. In those moments, you might have found yourself in the midst of an encounter with some creatures. The extraordinary beings known as aluxes (pronounced a-loo-kuh-ses). These…
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The Trenches of Chuburná are a historical landmark. It played an important role in defending the city of Merida from pirate attacks during the 17th century. The Spanish colonizers built them to defend the city of Merida from pirate invasions. They also used them as a transportation route for goods between the city and the…
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Today the Mayan ruins have become some of the most popular tourist destinations in the region. They attract millions of visitors every year. One of the main characteristics that make the Mayan ruins stand out is their towering constructions. We can all agree they are a testament to the sophistication of their architecture. If you…
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Chichen Itza is the most famous Mayan site in the world. It is also a Unesco World Heritage Site and one of the 7 New Wonders of the World. This site is the second most famous archaeological site in Mexico after Teotihuacan. It is therefore particularly important to plan your visit to enjoy it. Here…
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Near Merida, in Yucatan, Dzibilchaltun was still a large settlement—of around 200,000 people and 8,400 buildings—when the Spanish arrived. There might be no tall pyramids here. But there’s another reason why you should visit. It’s the only site where Mayan and Spanish buildings coexisted. Only here you can find Mayan and Spanish ruins in one…
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Below is the list with the most beautiful Mayan ruin sites on the Yucatan Peninsula. All of which, you should not miss on a Mexico trip to Cancun or Playa del Carmen. The Yucatan Peninsula has great dive sites, cenotes and mystical places and Mayan temples. Here is a little Mayan ruins guide. The Maya,…
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Edzna is a Mayan archaeological site, located in the state of Campeche in Mexico. It is one hour away from the city of Campeche. The Mayans founded it in 600 BC and occupied it until the 15th century. Edzna was at its peak (year 600-1000) an important regional capital. It hosted up to 25 000…
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Calakmul means “two adjacent mounds” in Yucatan Maya, in reference to the 2 biggest pyramids of the site: structures I and II. But, according to some hieroglyphs, the city would also have had other names like Kan “snake” or Ux te tuun “three stones”. It is the site where the greatest number of steles from…
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Chichen Itza means “at the edge of the well of the Itza”, in Maya. The name refers to the Itza people who founded the city in the 6th century. It was invaded towards the end of the 10th century by the Toltecs and then abandoned around 1250, for reasons that remain unknown to this day.…
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This XVI century chapel sits in the middle of what was one of the largest Mayan ceremonial centers. The stones with which the temples were built were later used to form part of a Catholic precinct. Here are some highlights on the Isolated Open Chapel of Dzibilchaltun. It is impressive to see in the middle…
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