{"id":20738,"date":"2019-08-17T19:56:33","date_gmt":"2019-08-17T18:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/?p=20738"},"modified":"2023-10-19T17:19:21","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T16:19:21","slug":"mayan-ruins-mexico-yucatan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/mayan-ruins-mexico-yucatan\/","title":{"rendered":"The most beautiful Mayan Ruins in Mexico&#8217;s Yucatan Peninsula"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>No trip to Mexico&#8217;s Yucatan Peninsula is complete without visiting a Mayan Ruin Site. The millennia-old, monumental structures leave you <strong>speechless<\/strong> &#8211; not to mention the cultural achievements of the Mayas in terms of calendar, writing and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning a trip to Yucat\u00e1n, then you are probably already aware or have heard about at least one Maya Ruin: Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 especially as it is probably the most famous ruin in Yucat\u00e1n. But apart from this<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>Wonder of the World, there are <strong>countless impressive Mayan temples<\/strong> in the Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog article we will share with you, the seven ruins that we visited on our trip. In addition, we will also share our <strong>personal experiences<\/strong> and of course reveal our best tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Mayan Ruins of the Yucat\u00e1n Region in Mexico: Personal Experiences and Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most famous ruin site in Mexico. Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 is not just<strong> the landmark of the region<\/strong>, but is also one of the Seven <strong>New Wonders of the World<\/strong>. You can imagine that with this fame, also comes with correspondingly much larger crowds. So our tip is to visit Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 at sunrise, so you can avoid the masses completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main attraction of Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 is the striking <strong>pyramid of Kukulc\u00e1n<\/strong>, also called <strong>El Castillo<\/strong>. This is also the first you pass on the tour. In addition there are countless other buildings, such as the Gran Juego de pelota (sports ground of the Mayas) or the Templo de los Guerreros (warrior temple). We recommend that you schedule around three hours for your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our detailed blog article with many tips: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/chichen-itza-sunrise-tour\/\">Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 at Sunrise<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In summary &#8211; what awaits you in Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One of the seven new Wonders of the World &#8211; which makes it quite special<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are large masses of visitors during the day (the area is hopelessly overflowing from about 10am onwards)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Structures may not be entered<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information about the visit of Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Admission:<\/em> 530 Pesos per person (plus 80 Pesos parking fee)<br><em>Starting point for sightseeing:<\/em> best directly at Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 or in Pist\u00e9<br><em>Recommendation Accommodation:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/mx\/mayaland-bungalows.en.html?aid=874507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Mayaland Hotel &amp; Bungalows<\/a> (directly in the area, only 5 minutes walk away)<br><em>Length of time for sightseeing:<\/em> about 3 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Sternenhimmel.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"16670\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16670 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Sternenhimmel-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Sternenhimmel-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Sternenhimmel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Sternenhimmel-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Sternenhimmel.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Chichen Itza Sternenhimmel\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Tour.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"16672\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"16671\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16672 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Tour-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Tour-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Tour-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Tour-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Tour.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Chichen Itza Tour\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Sonnenaufgang-Tipps.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"16687\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"16686\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16687 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Sonnenaufgang-Tipps-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Sonnenaufgang-Tipps-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Sonnenaufgang-Tipps-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Sonnenaufgang-Tipps-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Chichen-Itza-Sonnenaufgang-Tipps.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Chichen Itza Sunrise Tips\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uxmal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We travelled to Uxmal without any expectations &#8211; and voila, we ended up being totally <strong>blown away<\/strong> by this Ruin Site, which is located in the west of the Yucat\u00e1n peninsula, approximately an hours drive (80 kilometres) from the colonial town of M\u00e9rida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uxmal is a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> and one of the most important archaeological sites in Mexico. Nevertheless, the crowd is limited, because Uxmal is still in the shadow of Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1. Nowhere else have we seen more iguanas in one place than here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most famous and striking building is the so-called <strong>Adivino Pyramid<\/strong> with its slightly oval shape. You are not allowed to enter, but from the <strong>Governor&#8217;s Palace<\/strong> you have a great view of the surrounding area of Uxmal\u2019s Mayan Ruins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More about Uxmal can be found in our M\u00e9rida blog article:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/merida-mexico-travel-tips\/\">M\u00e9rida Tips &amp; Excursions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In summary &#8211; what awaits you in Uxmal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pretty extensive area with beautifully restored ruins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not crowded, therefore much more pleasant to visit than Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not all temples are allowed to be climbed, but one of them gives you a really nice view<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information about visiting the Ruins of Uxmal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Admission:<\/em> 460 Pesos per person (plus 80 Pesos parking fee)<br><em>Starting point for sightseeing:<\/em> M\u00e9rida<br><em>Recommendation Accommodation in M\u00e9rida:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/mx\/viva-merida-boutique.en.html?aid=874507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Viva M\u00e9rida<\/a><br><em>Length of time for sightseeing:<\/em> about 2 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Uxmal-Mexiko.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"17287\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-17287 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Uxmal-Mexiko-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Uxmal-Mexiko-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Uxmal-Mexiko-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Uxmal-Mexiko-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Uxmal-Mexiko.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Uxmal Mexiko\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Uxmal-Yucatan.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"17289\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"17289\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-17289 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Uxmal-Yucatan-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Uxmal-Yucatan-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Uxmal-Yucatan-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Uxmal-Yucatan-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Uxmal-Yucatan.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Uxmal Yucatan\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Leguane-Yucatan.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"16501\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"16501\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16501 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Leguane-Yucatan-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Leguane-Yucatan-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Leguane-Yucatan-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Leguane-Yucatan-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Leguane-Yucatan.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Iguana Yucatan\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calakmul<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Calakmul is undoubtedly the most secluded Ruin Site we visited. There is nothing but jungle all around you: Calakmul is located about 60 kilometres from civilisation and is only reachable via a 1.5 hour drive through the <strong>rainforest<\/strong>. This gives the Mayan Ruin of Calakmul a very special feel &#8211; during our visit, for example, a family of monkeys crossed our path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ruins at Calakmul can be climbed. The distant <strong>view of the jungle<\/strong> from the impressive, 45 metre high main pyramid (Estructura II) is one of those travel experiences that we will remembered forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More about Calakmul can be found in our blog article:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/calakmul-becan-tips\/\">Tips for Calakmul &amp; Bec\u00e1n<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In summary &#8211; what awaits you in Calakmul<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rather long journey (1.5 hours drive through the deepest jungle)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very few visitors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unique, mysterious atmosphere as the ruins are completely surrounded by jungle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ruins may be climbed and you have a great view over the rainforest at the top<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information about the visit of the Ruins of Calakmul<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Admission:<\/em> a total of about 240 Pesos per person (you pay three times along the way)<br><em>Starting point for sightseeing:<\/em> Xpujil<br><em>Recommendation Accommodation in Xpujil:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/mx\/casa-kaa-an.en.html?aid=874507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Casa Ka\u00b4an<\/a><br><em>Length of time for sightseeing:<\/em> about 3.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Calakmul-Yucatan-Maya-1.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"17284\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"17283\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-17284 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Calakmul-Yucatan-Maya-1-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Calakmul-Yucatan-Maya-1-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Calakmul-Yucatan-Maya-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Calakmul-Yucatan-Maya-1-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Calakmul-Yucatan-Maya-1.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Calakmul Yucatan Maya\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Calakmul-Tipps-1.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"16392\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"16391\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16392 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Calakmul-Tipps-1-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Calakmul-Tipps-1-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Calakmul-Tipps-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Calakmul-Tipps-1-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Calakmul-Tipps-1.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Calakmul Tips\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Calakmul-Anreise.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"16325\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16325 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Calakmul-Anreise-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Calakmul-Anreise-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Calakmul-Anreise-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Calakmul-Anreise-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Calakmul-Anreise.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Calakmul Anreise\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tulum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No other Ruin Sites can match this <strong>impressive backdrop<\/strong>: the Mayan ruins of Tulum are located directly on the <strong>cliffs<\/strong> overlooking the <strong>turquoise-blue sea<\/strong>. For that reason alone, we think that this Ruin is a must-see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the ruins themselves are, and we have to be honest, less impressive than others. In addition, the Mayan site of Tulum is a visitor magnet. We were glad to be there at 8am (opening time). From about 10am the area is littered with bus groups. It&#8217;s definitely worth coming early!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here is our detailed blog article with many more tips: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/tulum-tips-beaches-cenotes\/\">Tulum Tips<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In summary &#8211; what awaits you at the Ruins of Tulum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spectacular location right on the cliffs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very very large number of visitors (the ruins here are just as overrun as in Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temples can not be entered and are not as impressive as other ruins<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information about the visit of Tulum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Admission:<\/em> 80 Pesos per person<br><em>Starting point for sightseeing:<\/em> Tulum<br><em>Recommendation Accommodation:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/mx\/biwa-tulum.en.html?aid=874507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Biwa Tulum<\/a><br><em>Length of time for sightseeing:<\/em> about 1.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Tulum-Maya-Ruinen.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"17269\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"17269\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-17269 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Tulum-Maya-Ruinen-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Tulum-Maya-Ruinen-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Tulum-Maya-Ruinen-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Tulum-Maya-Ruinen-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Tulum-Maya-Ruinen.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Tulum Maya Ruins\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Maya-St\u00e4tte-Tulum.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"17267\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"17267\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-17267 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Maya-St\u00e4tte-Tulum-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Maya-St\u00e4tte-Tulum-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Maya-St\u00e4tte-Tulum-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Maya-St\u00e4tte-Tulum-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Maya-St\u00e4tte-Tulum.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Maya Ruins Yucatan\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Maya-Ruinen-Tulum.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"17265\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-17265 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Maya-Ruinen-Tulum-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Maya-Ruinen-Tulum-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Maya-Ruinen-Tulum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Maya-Ruinen-Tulum-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Maya-Ruinen-Tulum.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Maya Ruinen Tulum\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bec\u00e1n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you visit Calakmul, then we recommend that you also visit Bec\u00e1n. Bec\u00e1n is located in the state of Campeche near Xpujil. Without doubt, Bec\u00e1n can be described as something of a <strong>secret insider tip<\/strong> for Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What you absolutely should not miss is the ascent up the Ruins of Bec\u00e1n. From the larger pyramid you have a <strong>gigantic view<\/strong> over the rest of the area and the expansive landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can find further helpful tips in our detailed blog article:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/calakmul-becan-tips\/\">Tips for Calakmul &amp; Bec\u00e1n<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In summary &#8211; what awaits you in Bec\u00e1n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ruins off the beaten track inland of the Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very spectacular ruins that can also be entered<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information about visiting the Mayan Ruins of Bec\u00e1n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Admission:<\/em> 65 Pesos per person<br><em>Starting point for sightseeing:<\/em> Xpujil<br><em>Recommendation Accommodation in Xpujil:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/mx\/casa-kaa-an.en.html?aid=874507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Casa Ka\u00b4an<\/a><br><em>Length of time for sightseeing:<\/em> at least 1.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bacan-Maya-Ausgrabung.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"17278\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-17278 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bacan-Maya-Ausgrabung-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bacan-Maya-Ausgrabung-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bacan-Maya-Ausgrabung-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bacan-Maya-Ausgrabung-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bacan-Maya-Ausgrabung.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Bacan Maya Ausgrabung\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Becan-Yucatan.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"16302\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"16302\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-16302 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Becan-Yucatan-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Becan-Yucatan-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Becan-Yucatan-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Becan-Yucatan-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Becan-Yucatan.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Becan Yucatan\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Becan-Mexiko.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"17280\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"17280\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-17280 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Becan-Mexiko-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Becan-Mexiko-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Becan-Mexiko-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Becan-Mexiko-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Becan-Mexiko.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Becan Mexico\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coba<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ruins of <strong>Cob\u00e1 lies inland from the Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula<\/strong>, some 40 kilometres from the coast. Cob\u00e1 is one of those ruins that lie in the middle of the jungle and was once upon a time, one of the largest cities of the Mayas. Correspondingly, the area is also very extensive: In Cob\u00e1 you can get around through the jungle paths much quicker on a rental bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Cob\u00e1 is far less frequented than Tulum, it was still too touristy for us. Nevertheless, we really liked it. Our undisputed highlight was <strong>climbing the Nohoch-Mul pyramid<\/strong>. However, it is unfortunately no longer allowed to climb the pyramid!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More helpful tips for Cob\u00e1 can be found in our blog article:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/tulum-tips-beaches-cenotes\/\">Tulum Tips &amp; Excursions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In summary &#8211; what awaits you in Cob\u00e1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Relatively easily to get to, expansive Jungle-like Ruin Site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crowds at the individual pyramids can be quite large (but not as bad as in Tulum)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The pyramids can no longer be climbed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information about the visit of the Ruins of Cob\u00e1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Admission:<\/em> 80 Pesos per person (plus 60 Pesos parking fee)<br><em>Starting point for sightseeing:<\/em> Tulum or Valladolid<br><em>Recommendation Accommodation in Tulum:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/mx\/biwa-tulum.en.html?aid=874507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biwa Tulum<\/a><br><em>Length of time for sightseeing:<\/em> about 2 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coba-Maya-Ruinen.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"17272\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"17272\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-17272 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coba-Maya-Ruinen-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coba-Maya-Ruinen-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coba-Maya-Ruinen-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coba-Maya-Ruinen-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coba-Maya-Ruinen.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Coba Maya Ruins\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coba-Ruinen-Ausblick.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"17274\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"17274\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-17274 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coba-Ruinen-Ausblick-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coba-Ruinen-Ausblick-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coba-Ruinen-Ausblick-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coba-Ruinen-Ausblick-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coba-Ruinen-Ausblick.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Coba Ruins View\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ek Balam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ruin site Ek Balam is located near the colonial town of Valladolid and is <strong>one of the lesser-known Mayan ruins<\/strong>. Like many other ruins, Ek Balam is surrounded by jungles. Unlike other ruins, however, Ek Balam offers even more insight into Mayan culture. Thanks to the reconstructed roofs on the main ruin, you can then get a better picture of how the Mayas lived back then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Ek Balam you can climb the ancient structures. There is a particularly impressive view from the main ruin (the so-called Acropolis), but it\u2019s also worthwhile climbing the stairs on the smaller ruins, as can be seen in the photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More information about Ek Balam can be found in this blog article:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/valladolid-travel-tips\/\">Valladolid Tips<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In summary &#8211; what awaits you in Ek Balam<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unique architecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comparatively unknown and very seldom visited ruins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temples may be climbed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information about visiting the Mayan Ruins of Ek Balam<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Admission:<\/em> about 450 Pesos per person<br><em>Starting point for visit:<\/em> Valladolid<br><em>Recommended accommodation in Valladolid:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/mx\/la-flor-casa-boutique.en.html?aid=874507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">La Flor Casa Boutique<\/a><br><em>Length of time for sightseeing:<\/em> about 1.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--landscape\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:1200\/801;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ek-Balam-Mexiko.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"1200\" data-pswp-height=\"801\"><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" id=\"17294\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-17294 size-large is--landscape aligncenter\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ek-Balam-Mexiko-1024x684.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ek-Balam-Mexiko-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ek-Balam-Mexiko-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ek-Balam-Mexiko-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ek-Balam-Mexiko.jpg 1200w\" alt=\"Ek Balam Mexiko\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ek-Balam-Yucatan-1.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"17292\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"17292\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-17292 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ek-Balam-Yucatan-1-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ek-Balam-Yucatan-1-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ek-Balam-Yucatan-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ek-Balam-Yucatan-1-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ek-Balam-Yucatan-1.jpg 801w\" alt=\"Ek Balam Yucatan\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a class=\"pswp-gallery__trigger is--portrait\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:801\/1200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ek-Balam-Anreise-Tipps.jpg\" data-pswp-width=\"801\" data-pswp-height=\"1200\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"17296\" sizeSlug=\"large\" linkDestination=\"none\" data-id=\"17296\" width=\"801\" height=\"1200\" class=\" lazyload wp-image-17296 size-large is--portrait\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" srcset=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ek-Balam-Anreise-Tipps-684x1024.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Ek-Balam-Anreise-Tipps-684x1024.jpg 684w, 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Things You Should Know when Visiting Ruins in Mexico&#8217;s Yucatan Peninsula<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guide or No Guide?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although we are more the type that likes to &#8220;explore on our own&#8221;, we believe that you should treat yourself to a guide once in a while, especially on a Yucat\u00e1n Trip. A good guide will usually tell you a lot of interesting things about the Mayan culture in just a few hours, and you get to experience those &#8220;Aha&#8221; moments on your sightseeing tours. In principle, you can, of course, explore every ruin completely on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I find a guide?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>That varies from place to place. For some ruins (Tulum, for example), you can easily book a guide right by the entrance. For others (Calakmul, for example), it was not possible for us to find an English-speaking guide, even the night before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, we always think that your <strong>accommodation<\/strong> is a good place to begin in search for a guide. Usually hotels\/guesthouses are well connected and they know who they like to work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does a tour cost?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Prices Vary: On site you can sometimes strike some good bargains. For example, at the ruins of Tulum there is a separate counter at the entrance where you can book private tours. The total cost (for a group of 4 people) is about $40-50 USD(about 800 Pesos). The price is usually negotiable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on how isolated a place is, it can also be considerably more expensive: in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/calakmul-becan-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calakmul<\/a> for example, a guided tour (including the 2-hour transport by car through the jungle) cost us a total of 2,500 Pesos for the both of us. Considering the fact that this also includes petrol, we did not find it so expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For our 3-hour sunrise tour in Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 we paid (without any transport) 1,500 Pesos per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What clothes should we wear for the visit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are <strong>no dress codes<\/strong> at the Mayan Ruins, unlike the Buddhist Temples of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/temples-of-bagan-travel-tips\/\">Bagan<\/a>. Nevertheless, we would recommend keeping your shoulders covered or at least a thick coat of sunscreen as the midday sun is quite harsh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the site of the ruin, visitors with <strong>long clothes<\/strong> (for example in Calakmul) can often be seen as protection against the mosquitoes. We ourselves would also dress in long sleeved clothes, although in hindsight it was not absolutely necessary. There were not that many mosquitoes at the sites. In general, you cannot go wrong with a pair of wide, long pants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>shoes<\/strong> should be comfortable and stable &#8211; this is especially true for those particular ruins, which you intend to climb up. And some sort of head coverage doesn\u2019t hurt either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Filming and Photography allowed at the Mayan Ruins?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the admission, many of these ruin sites also impose a <strong>camera fee<\/strong> &#8211; however, this fee is normally only for those who intend to film. For most ruins, the fee is around 45 Pesos. From our experience, it seems that you can bypass the fee if you leave the camera in your backpack or camera bag when you enter the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All ruins have a strict \u2018<strong>NO DRONE<\/strong>\u2019 rule and flying one is absolutely forbidden. This is also indicated by the corresponding signs. If you start the drone anyway, you risk getting a very hefty fine. We would advise against bringing drones with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the best time to visit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The sooner the better<\/strong>! Some Mayan ruins are completely overrun from 10am &#8211; such as Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 or Tulum. For some ruins we found the mid <strong>afternoon period<\/strong> (3pm) most ideal (for example in Bec\u00e1n or Uxmal). The advantage: The light is a bit softer and there are not quite as many visitors on the road as there would be at noon. The important thing is to make sure you still have enough time, because many of those ruin sites close their gates at 5pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lunchtime<\/strong>: You should definitely avoid this period! Especially at the famous ruins as large bus groups are being carted around during this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One more thing: on Sundays, Mexicans have free admission to all archaeological sites. We would generally try to avoid this day of the week. However, we did visit Ek Balam on a Sunday and did not find it overly crowded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should I take with me?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Very important: enough water! There are some ruins (such as Bec\u00e1n and Calakmul) where there are no stalls to hydrate yourself. Bringing along a<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>snack wouldn\u2019t hurt either. Climbing the ruins requires more energy than you think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two more things that shouldn\u2019t go amiss either are: <strong>mosquito spray and sunscreen<\/strong>. You will most likely need both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also <strong>have enough cash with you<\/strong>. Cards are not always accepted and some services (for example, on-site guide, bike rental, snacks etc.) can only be paid in cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For larger and less well-known ruins (such as Calakmul and Bec\u00e1n), we recommend that you take a picture of the plan right at the entrance with your mobile phone so that you don\u2019t lose your orientation. We also like to use the offline map on our phone for location purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. More Mexico Blog Articles for your Trip Planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/yucatan-road-trip-itinerary\/\">Itinerary Through the Yucat\u00e1n in Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/yucatan-mexico-travel-tips\/\">Practical Travel Tips for Your Trip to Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/travelblog\/mexico\/\">All Mexico Travel Articles at a Glance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disclaimer: Affiliate Links<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This blog article contains our personal recommendations in the form of so-called affiliate links. If you book or buy something through these links, we will receive a small commission. For you, this does not change the price at all. A million thanks from the both of us!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have you been to the Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula in Mexico or perhaps you have some more tips for visiting the Mayan Ruins? Leave us a comment below with your experiences &#8211; we love to read them!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No trip to Mexico&#8217;s Yucatan Peninsula is complete without visiting a Mayan Ruin Site. 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