The best ruins in the Riviera Maya


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Chichen Itza Archaeological Zone

The best ruins in the Riviera Maya

Chichén Itzá is the best example of the migratory movements that occurred in Mesoamerica towards the Early Postclassic since it brings together features of the material culture of both the Mayan area and central Mexico, particularly those of Toltec descent. Read More

Tulum Archaeological Zone

The best ruins in the Riviera Maya

This town was the principal focus of the area's marine and land business for the Mayans. Today anyone visiting ends up fascinated. Read More

Archaeological Zone of Cobá

The best ruins in the Riviera Maya

Some hieroglyphic inscriptions on the site's stelae and panels can be used to confirm that Cobá was the city's original name. The "hopped water," because of its proximity to the lagoons, is one of the possible meanings and most plausible. Read More

Muyil Archaeological Zone

The best ruins in the Riviera Maya

The site's original name is unclear. Since Colonial times, one of the lagoons next to the location has been known as Muyil. Chunyaxché is another name for it. Read More

Archaeological Zone of Ek Balam

The best ruins in the Riviera Maya

it was a promoter of technical and cultural advances, as well as architectural and decorative wealth. Read More

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