Uxmal is one of the most visited and most attractive archaeological sites, located halfway between Campeche and Merida, surrounded by jungle and nature. Twice a year you can be part of a spectacular at sunrise, when the rising sun shines through the portal in the Temple of the Seven Dolls. Those Mayan Ruins show us the understanding of astronomy and the wisdom possessed by this ancient civilisation. Main attraction is the Temple of the Seven Dolls also known as Temple of the Sun. Tulum was the only Mayan city built on a coast and the only one protected by a Wall to help preserve the seaport.ĭzibilchaltun Ruins are located near the colonial city of Merida, Yucatan. In mayan times it was a seaport, tradin mainly turquoise and jade. Tulum Ruins are located on a Cliff overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean See. Here are the TOP 7 Maya Ruins you should see when visiting the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. But there are many other beautiful archaeological sites that are worth a visit, each one has its own charme.

One of the most famous places is for sure Chichen Itza, which got declared a World Heritage Site in 1988. Visiting the Yucatan Peninsula you should definitely visit one of the Mayan ruins and immerse into the Mayan culture, as the Mayas were the most advanced civilization of Mesoamerica. There are almost 200 Mayan ruins sites that you can explore in Mexico. To take a tour to an ancient Mayan ruin is a cultural ‘must-do’ of each Yucatan travel.

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