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Many Mayan ruins have been excavated and opened to the public — but some, in particular, stand out more than others. After living in traveling through Mexico for the past 2 years, I wanted to share some of my favorite Mayan ruins & archeological sites in Mexico to see in 2024.
This list of Maya sites is an alphabetical listing of a number of significant archaeological sites associated with the Maya civilization of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. Map depicting the Maya area within the larger Mesoamerican region.
From carefully reconstructed sites like Chichen Itza to the wild, jungle-clad pyramids and ceremonial temples of Calakmul, these are the ancient Maya ruins not to miss in southern Mexico.
The Maya, a civilization of Indigenous people in Central America, created a complex Mayan calendar and massive pyramids before their empire collapsed into ruins.
The ruins of ancient Mayan cities are some of the only remnants left of one of the most advanced Mesoamerican civilizations. Known for their awe-inspiring architecture and ritualistic beliefs, there is still much about the ancient Mayans that history books don't tell us.While many details surrounding the ancient Mayans are mysterious, their abandoned cities contain physical clues that reveal ...
Get a glimpse of the Mayan way of life by visiting these archaeological sites and Mayan ruins spread all over in Mexico. While a majority of these are in the Yucatan Peninsula, there are also other Mayan ruins near places like CDMX and Oaxaca.
In addition to beautiful beaches, amazing food, and vibrant culture, Mexico is home to some of the most spectacular ancient ruins in the world: the Mayan ruins. The Mayans were a fascinating ancient civilization whose empire extended across parts of modern-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador.
But believe it or not, there are dozens upon dozens of Mayan ruins scattered all across Mexico's southern states, from Quintana Roo and the state of Yucatan, to Campeche, Chiapas, and even Tabasco. To understand the Mayan culture is to really step into their shoes and walk their ancient streets.
The ancient Mayan sites of Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico span more than 2,500 years of Mesoamerican history. Check out our picks for the 16 Best Mayan Ruins to Explore, including Actun Tunichil Muknal, Bonampak, Caracal, Chichen Itza, Cobá, Copán, Palenque, Tikal, Tulum, Uxmal, Xunantunich, and more.
Don't miss these incredible Mayan ruins in Mexico (and archaeological sites). Chichen Itza, Coba, Ek Balam, Palenque, Tulum & more!