Cancun is about 100 miles away from the Coba Ruins in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The journey will end up being somewhere around two hours long without stops. There are numerous options for travelers looking to get from Cancun to the ancient Coba Ruins. Rental cars are a popular option as they offer […]
The Ek Balam Ruins are full of mystery and have captured the imagination of historians and linguists for decades. From its strange and rapid exodus of its citizens around the 11th century, to the intriguing Jaguar god it was built in the name of, Ek Balam is a magical place that raises questions for historians […]
Is the pyramid at Coba taller than Chichen Itza? The Coba Ruins feature an estimated 6,000 ancient structures including ball-courts, causeways, and of course, pyramids. Pyramids were a huge part of Mayan culture and were customarily built as the base of religious buildings such as temples. Pyramids were also built by other meso-american tribes such […]
The Ek Balam Ruins are located somewhat remotely. The ancient temple-city is nestled deep in the jungle in the Temozon municipality. Temozon is part of the State of Yucatan in Mexico, located on the northwestern tip of the peninsula. Ek Balam is about sixteen miles north of Valladolid, and a little more than thirty miles […]
The ancient temple city of Coba can be found in the Yucatan Peninsula. The Coba Ruins are located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo some twenty-seven miles away from Tulum. The Coba Ruins are known as a rich source of information on the Mayan Civilization and the large stone pyramids. You can even climb […]
The Ek Balam ruins are relatively small compared to Chichen Itza for example. Most travelers recommend spending ninety minutes to two hours at the site, this will give you plenty of time to explore the site, climb the pyramid and visit the nearby cenote if you’d like. The park is quiet, with no vendors or […]
There is a lot to see at the Coba Ruins, so you will want to budget your time wisely. Most people will spend about three hours at the Coba Ruins. This will allow you plenty of time to see all of the fascinating sites and get an amazing glimpse at the rise and fall of […]
While you can certainly enjoy a cursory look at Chichen Itza without a guide, a visit to a place with such a long and fascinating history like Chichen Itza just wouldn’t be the same without one. The park that Chichen Itza is located in is stunning; it is a look at the architectural genius of […]
The ancient Mayan city of Ek Balam is an archeological site located in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. It was once a thriving metropolis that served as one of the most important cities for trade and culture during its peak period. Its unusual architecture, enigmatic name, and location deep in the remote jungle bring vivid […]
The Ek Balam ruins are all that remain of a once-thriving Mayan temple city. Ek Balam was the center of a large Mayan kingdom through the Classical era. Only part of the ancient city was actually excavated, so what you see when you visit Ek Balam is the “tip of the iceberg.” The city was […]
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