You probably won’t find a cenote more iconic than Ik Kil. It’s probably the one that pops into your mind when you imagine a cenote; the one in most posters and brochures; the one you could recognize even if you’ve never been to a cenote. It’s also one of the most crowded in all the…
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Did you know there are different kinds of cenotes? The town of Homun is known for its wide variety, and Mani Chan, its latest addition, certainly adds to it. If you’ve ever wondered what a cenote looks like when it’s just been opened to the public, here’s your chance to find out. The entrance to…
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Though generally considered exotic, cenotes are a common sight in the Riviera Maya, and even more so in the area around Homun. One can visit several in a single day and still not be done by the end of the week. What’s more, new cenotes are discovered and opened to the public all the time,…
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Why just visit Chichen Itza when you could visit Chichen Itza and a cenote? Because of its proximity to the famous archeological site, many stop by at the Xcajum cenote. It’s great to rest, eat something and freshen up in the water. Cenote Xcajum’s unique features This is an open cenote. That means a big…
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Though very different from Chichen Itza, Chacchoben represents serious competition for the big Mayan celebrity. Not many have heard of it, but it is actually the most popular Mayan ruins south of the Yucatan Peninsula. There has to be a reason, right? Chacchoben was not a small town by any means Chacchoben is one of…
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Kohunlich. This is it. Surrounded by jungle, moss growing on the rocks, and the many sounds of the animals hiding among the vegetation, this is the image you get when you think of lost ancient ruins. But don’t dust off your fedora hat and whip just yet. Thanks to modernity, you only need a comfy…
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Origins are important, but so are endings. With about 12,000 residents within its city walls, Mayapan is thought to be the last Mayan capital, still active when the Spanish arrived. 4,000 structures have been found here, as well as 26 cenotes, freshwater sinkholes used in agriculture. No doubt, at one point, this was a living,…
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This is it. The big cheese—the big Cheese- Chen Itza. There are not many people in this part of the world who haven’t heard of Chichen Itza. Actually, being a UNESCO World Heritage site and the second most visited archaeological site in Mexico, there are not many people who haven’t heard of Chichen Itza, period.…
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What’s really interesting about the ruins at Ake, which are missing from similar archeological sites, is that the ancient Mayan city is not the only ruins here, there are also other, more recent, Spanish colonial ruins. And the clash of both is what gives the visitor the unique opportunity to experience centuries of Mexican history…
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Get ready to discover the most extensive Mayan ruins you’ve never heard of. Ek Balam, which was an active city for a whole millennium, is as big as it is impressive. So much so, that the art and history found here rival more famous places, like Chichen Itza. Get ready to walk in Ek Balam…
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