{"id":75765,"date":"2019-06-10T19:31:26","date_gmt":"2019-06-10T17:31:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/yucatan-mayan-ruins\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T16:33:45","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T14:33:45","slug":"yucatan-mayan-ruins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-mayan-ruins\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayan Ruins: the best of the Mexican Yucat\u00e1n"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The ruins of the ancient Mayan civilization can be found all over the Yucat\u00e1n and are the most interesting thing to experience on the Mexican peninsula. Follow the footsteps of the Mayans with us.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-mayan-ruins\/#Mayan_civilization_on_the_Yucatan_Peninsula\" >Mayan civilization on the Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-mayan-ruins\/#Chichen_Itza_%E2%80%93_the_new_wonder_of_the_world\" >Chichen Itza &#8211; the new wonder of the world<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-mayan-ruins\/#Tulum_%E2%80%93_port_city_with_beach\" >Tulum &#8211; port city with beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-mayan-ruins\/#Coba_%E2%80%93_accessible_ruins_without_tourists\" >Coba &#8211; accessible ruins without tourists<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-mayan-ruins\/#Uxmal_%E2%80%93_unique_ruins_near_Merida\" >Uxmal &#8211; unique ruins near Merida<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-mayan-ruins\/#Calakmul_%E2%80%93_a_jewel_in_the_middle_of_the_jungle\" >Calakmul &#8211; a jewel in the middle of the jungle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-mayan-ruins\/#Becan_%E2%80%93_ruins_right_by_the_road\" >Becan &#8211; ruins right by the road<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-mayan-ruins\/#Kohunlich\" >Kohunlich<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-mayan-ruins\/#Map_of_the_location_of_the_Mayan_ruins_in_Yucatan\" >Map of the location of the Mayan ruins in Yucat\u00e1n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-mayan-ruins\/#Tips_and_tricks_for_travelling_in_Mexico\" >Tips and tricks for travelling in Mexico<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-mayan-ruins\/#What_to_pack\" >What to pack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-mayan-ruins\/#Where_to_get_tickets\" >Where to get tickets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-mayan-ruins\/#Car_rental\" >Car rental<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-mayan-ruins\/#Reservation_of_accommodation\" >Reservation of accommodation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-mayan-ruins\/#Dont_forget_about_insurance\" >Don&#8217;t forget about insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-mayan-ruins\/#Recommended_Lonely_Planet_Yucatanguide\" >Recommended Lonely Planet Yucatanguide<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mayan_civilization_on_the_Yucatan_Peninsula\"><\/span><strong>Mayan civilization on the Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Mayan civilization was one of the most advanced cultures in the Western Hemisphere, at least until Europeans discovered North America.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Maya had their greatest heyday between 300 and 900 AD and their empire extended over what is now southern Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and northern Belize.<\/strong>  In all, there were more than 40 city states, and those that survived under the jungle cover are now designated World Heritage Sites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mayan cities are full of stone temples, pyramids, playgrounds and residential quarters.<\/strong>  Cities primarily served as home to local leaders, kings and for religious activities.<\/p>\n<p>The Mays are known especially for their excellent knowledge of mathematics and astronomy. These sciences were firmly linked to the worship of the Mayan gods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Let&#8217;s take a look together at seven large Mayan cities that are still preserved and can be visited today.<\/strong>  If you are going to the Yucat\u00e1n and plan to follow in the footsteps of the Maya, we recommend booking at least 14 days.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chichen_Itza_%E2%80%93_the_new_wonder_of_the_world\"><\/span><strong>Chichen Itza &#8211; the new wonder of the world<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54818\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54818\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/el-castillo.jpg\" alt=\"Pyramid of El Castillo in the Mayan city of Chichen itza\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54818\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pyramida El Castillo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/chichen-itza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chichen Itza<\/a> is the most visited and the most expensive ruins in the entire Yucat\u00e1n, but there&#8217;s a reason for that.<\/strong> There are a total of 18 restored buildings, the most famous of which is the Kukulcan pyramid.<\/p>\n<p>On the days of the equinoxes (March 21 and September 21), the setting sun creates a perfect shadow that forms the silhouette of a serpent descending on the steps of the pyramid. Under the pyramid there is also a cave with an underground lake, but unfortunately you can&#8217;t go there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In the town complex you will find one of the best preserved areas where the famous religious ball game Tlachtli was played.<\/strong>  Apparently, after the game was over, either the captain or one entire team was sacrificed to the gods in a nearby cenote.<\/p>\n<p>Another interesting building is the so-called <em>Observatory<\/em>, whose roof is dome-shaped and not fully enclosed. It was probably used by Mayan astrologers for stargazing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:318912;border-radius:0px;max-width:none\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:318912;color:#000000;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px\">Chichen Itza information<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong> 480 pesos \/ 577 CZK<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nearest town:<\/strong> Valladolid, Playa del Carmen, Canc\u00fan<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>9:00 &#8211; 17:00, night show from 19:00 or 20:00 depending on the season<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <strong><br \/>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inah.gob.mx\/zonas\/146-zona-arqueologica-de-chichen-itza\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zona Arqueol\u00f3gica de Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tulum_%E2%80%93_port_city_with_beach\"><\/span><strong>Tulum &#8211; port city with beach<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54666\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54666\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Tulum_ruins.jpg\" alt=\"Tulum Ruins\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54666\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tulum Ruins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Mayan city on the site of today&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/tulum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tulum<\/a> (130 kilometres south of Canc\u00fan) was a seaport with its own extensive beach and a defensive wall that encircles the city on three sides.<\/p>\n<p>The buildings here are very well preserved, but unlike in less visited cities, they are not in the jungle. Therefore, we recommend that you start your tour early in the morning, before the intense heat sets in.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:318912;border-radius:0px;max-width:none\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:318912;color:#000000;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px\">Tulum information<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong> 70 pesos \/ 84 CZK<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nearest town:<\/strong> Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Canc\u00fan<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>8:00 &#8211; 17:00, evening\/night tours possible<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <strong><br \/>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inah.gob.mx\/zonas\/99-zona-arqueologica-de-tulum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zona Arqueol\u00f3gica de Tulum<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coba_%E2%80%93_accessible_ruins_without_tourists\"><\/span><strong>Coba &#8211; accessible ruins without tourists<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54880\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54880\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54880\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mala-pyramida-coba-2.jpg\" alt=\"small pyramid in the Mayan ruins of Coba\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54880\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">He recommends renting a bike, you&#8217;ll save yourself a lot of time<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Archaeologists believe that <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/ruiny-coba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the city of Coba<\/a> used to be extremely important to the Maya, but has not yet become much of a tourist destination.<\/strong> That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s possible to climb the highest pyramid and enjoy many of the buildings in solitude.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the iconic Ixmoja pyramid, which measures 42 metres, there are several well-preserved playgrounds and smaller buildings. Most of the city is still inaccessible and covered in dense jungle.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:318912;border-radius:0px;max-width:none\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:318912;color:#000000;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px\">Coba information<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong> 75 pesos \/ 100 CZK<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nearest town:<\/strong> Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Valladolid<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>8:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <strong><br \/>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/inah.gob.mx\/zonas\/515-zona-arqueologica-de-coba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zona Arqueol\u00f3gica de Coba<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uxmal_%E2%80%93_unique_ruins_near_Merida\"><\/span><strong>Uxmal &#8211; unique ruins near Merida<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54805\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54805\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54805\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Uxmal.jpg\" alt=\"{%ALT_TEXT%}\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54805\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">{%CAPTION%}<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The city of Uxmal (pronounced Oshmal) was one of the most important Mayan cities. It was built during the fifth and sixth centuries, but excavations show that the site was inhabited as early as the eighth century BC.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, the city was built entirely in the Mayan Puuc style. This is strange because the smaller towns in the area show signs of several styles as local cultures influenced each other.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The most prominent building is the Pyramid of the Magician, which has a total of four annexes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:318912;border-radius:0px;max-width:none\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:318912;color:#000000;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px\">Uxmal information<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong> 470 pesos \/ 570 CZK<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nearest town:<\/strong> Campeche, Merida<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>8:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <strong><br \/>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inah.gob.mx\/zonas\/110-zona-arqueologica-de-uxmal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zona Arqueol\u00f3gica de Uxmal<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calakmul_%E2%80%93_a_jewel_in_the_middle_of_the_jungle\"><\/span><strong>Calakmul &#8211; a jewel in the middle of the jungle<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54891\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54891\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/struktura-1-calakmul.jpg\" alt=\"Structure 1, one of the two central pyramids\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54891\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Structure 1, one of the two central pyramids<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/ruiny-calakmul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calakmul<\/a> is one of the city complexes that are really hard to reach for the average tourist.<\/strong> It lies 60 km from the nearest tarmac road and is a three-hour drive from the nearest major cities. But all the more so has it retained its old atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This Mayan city is huge, so make a day of it.<\/strong>  In addition to countless smaller buildings in the jungle, there are also two gigantic pyramids, one of which is the second largest Mayan pyramid ever discovered. It measures 55 metres in height and of course you can climb it.<\/p>\n<p>During our visit, we shared the entire complex with only thirty tourists, so we enjoyed most of the views all by ourselves. Only two families of howler monkeys (extremely loud monkeys) kept us company.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:318912;border-radius:0px;max-width:none\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:318912;color:#000000;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px\">Calakmul information<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong> 75 pesos \/ 90 CZK<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nearest town:<\/strong> Xpujil, Campeche<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>8:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <strong><br \/>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inah.gob.mx\/zonas\/62-zona-arqueologica-de-calakmul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zona Arqueol\u00f3gica de Calakmul<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Becan_%E2%80%93_ruins_right_by_the_road\"><\/span><strong>Becan &#8211; ruins right by the road<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54896\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54896\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ruiny-becan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54896\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View of the Becan ruins near Xpujil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The town of Becan was only discovered in 1934 and most of the buildings still lie deep beneath centuries of earth. Although you can see the main pyramid directly from the busy road, few people stop here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We walked among more than 20 exposed buildings and pyramids all alone, only a Mexican old man appeared and took us in his arms and showed us around the city in Spanish.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Becan is built in the style of the R\u00edo Bec (Bec River) and was once the political, economic, military and religious capital of the entire province of R\u00edo Bec.<\/p>\n<p>The city is unique for the moat that surrounds the city centre, where several pyramids and important buildings stand.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:318912;border-radius:0px;max-width:none\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:318912;color:#000000;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px\">Becan information<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong> 60 pesos \/ 70 CZK<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nearest town:<\/strong> Xpujil, Campeche<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>8:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <strong><br \/>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inah.gob.mx\/zonas\/61-zona-arqueologica-de-becan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zona Arqueol\u00f3gica de Bec\u00e1n<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kohunlich\"><\/span><strong>Kohunlich<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54751\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54751\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54751\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/kohunlich-mayske-ruiny.jpg\" alt=\"Mayan ruins of Kohunlich\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54751\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stairs to the highest building of the Mayan ruins of Kohunlich<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The last ruins we visited, and definitely worth a visit, are again in the middle of the jungle in the south of the Mexican province of Quintana Roo and are only 9 km from the nearest asphalt road.<\/p>\n<p>The town of Kohunlich was probably founded around 200 BC, but most of the important buildings were not built until between the third and sixth centuries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>On the site you will find a total of 8 large groups of buildings that served as administrative centres, spiritual places, palaces and residential areas.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The fact that the entire city is deep in the jungle directly invites you to explore the wide surroundings. All-day shade allows you to spend long hours in the ruins.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-soft\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:318912;border-radius:0px;max-width:none\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:318912;color:#000000;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px\">Kohunlich information<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Admission:<\/strong> 70 pesos \/ 80 CZK<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nearest town:<\/strong> Xpujil, Bacalar<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opening hours: <\/strong>8:00 &#8211; 17:00<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <strong><br \/>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inah.gob.mx\/zonas\/103-zona-arqueologica-kohunlich\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zona Arqueol\u00f3gica Kohunlich<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Map_of_the_location_of_the_Mayan_ruins_in_Yucatan\"><\/span>Map of the location of the Mayan ruins in Yucat\u00e1n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"map-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1iNI19SOF5UZME5B53rInai-rTW2UXZSw\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" align=\"center\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\"><\/span><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_and_tricks_for_travelling_in_Mexico\"><\/span>Tips and tricks for travelling in Mexico<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 865px;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_pack\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>What to pack<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/vybaveni-na-cesty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n  <strong>travel packing guide<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>to help you prepare. Choose the right travel backpack, check out the travel gadgets and don&#8217;t forget anything important at home.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_get_tickets\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Where to get tickets<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Search for cheap airline tickets at <strong><br \/>\n  <a title=\"Kiwi\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/kiwi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kiwi<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>, they&#8217;re our favourite portal. Be sure to read our <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/jak-na-letenky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>instructions<\/strong> <strong>how to get cheap airline tickets<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Car_rental\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Car rental<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We commonly use a grader <strong><br \/>\n  <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"RentalCars.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/rentalcars-com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RentalCars.com<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>to help us choose a car provider.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reservation_of_accommodation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Reservation of accommodation<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><br \/>\n  <a title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Booking.com<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong> is our most popular hotel search engine. We always compare hotels with local apartments and rooms on Airbnb (<strong><br \/>\n  <a title=\"AirBNB\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/airbnb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">725 CZK discount<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>). Read, <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/levne-ubytovani\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n  <strong>how we find cheap accommodation<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_forget_about_insurance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Don&#8217;t forget about insurance<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Travel insurance<\/strong> is an absolute must. For shorter journeys, choose AXA (<a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Axa travel insurance\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/axa-cestovni-pojisteni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n  <strong>50% discount<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>) and for longer journeys the British insurer <strong><br \/>\n  <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"True Traveller\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/true-traveller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">True Traveller<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>. Take a look at <strong><br \/>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/nejlepsi-cestovni-pojisteni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">comparison of all insurance companies<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong> and choose the one that suits you best.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_Lonely_Planet_Yucatanguide\"><\/span>Recommended <a title=\"Lonely Planet Yucatan\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/lonely-planet-yucatan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lonely Planet Yucatan<\/a><strong>guide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The ruins of the ancient Mayan civilization can be found all over the Yucat\u00e1n and are the most interesting thing to experience on the Mexican peninsula. Follow the footsteps of the Mayans with us. Mayan civilization on the Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula The Mayan civilization was one of the most advanced cultures in the Western Hemisphere, at [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":75803,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"Mayan Ruins: the best of the Mexican Yucat\u00e1n","rank_math_description":"The Mayan ruins are the most popular tourist destinations in the Yucat\u00e1n. 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