Mexican Vacations The Mayan Ruins

Planning to go on an exotic vacation to Mexico this season? Well then do
make it worth memorable and interesting by exploring the fascinating
Mayan Ruins. Some of the best places to explore Mayan ruins lie in the
Yucatan Peninsula which incidentally is a one-stop platform housing many
attractions, be it the beaches, resorts, ecological reserves, colonial
cities or the waterparks. Come acquaint yourself with what all you can
explore in the Mayan Ruins during your Mexican vacation.

Chichen Itza

Located about 75 miles towards the east of Merida, Chichek Itza is one of
the most important sites of Mexico. Also known as, ?The edge of the well
of the Itzaes?, this Chichen Itza is a political, religious and military
center of the Yucatan Peninsula. Castillo or Castle is the most popular
building of Chichen Itza.

Mayapan

Situated about 27 miles towards the south east of Merida, Mayapan was
once a part of the a triple alliance with Uxmal and Chichen Itza. This
archaeological site is spread over 4 sq. km and houses about 4000 ancient
structures. It also comprises of a replica of the famous Castillo of
Chichen Itza.

Uxmal

Uxmal is considered as the most important site of the Puuc region. Also
known as, ?Three harvests? or ?Three times built?, Uxmal houses famous
structures like the Pyramid of Dwarf or the Pyramid of the Magician.

El Rey

Situated within Cancun?s famous tourist resort region, El Rey is famous
for its stone sculpture that depicts a head with an elaborate headdress.
You can watch out for this ancient stone in the Cancun Archaeology
Museum. This popular region of the Mayan Ruins also houses other 47
ancient structures that are worth watching.

Xcaret

Xcaret is a famous ecological park enclosing a small Mayan archaeological
region. Owing to its exclusive location, it houses of the most important
coves of the Mayan Ruins in Mexico. In earlier times, it was also
considered as one of the leading commercial ports.

San Gervasio

Situated on the northern side of Cozumel Island this exotic destination
was inhabited from 200 A.D till 1500s and today is considered as one of
the largest Maya sites of the Cozumel Island, San Gervasio is till date
famous as a religious center and pilgrims from the Mayan world come here
to worship the deity of childbirth and fertility.

Coba

Coba has a pristine location and is situated in the vicinity of four
small lakes. Also known as, ?Ruffled Water?, Coba was once the hub of a
complex network of causeways. When at Coba, do watch out the Nohuch Mul
Pyramid, the tallest pyramid of the Mayan Ruins. Coba incidentally is a
great place for a family outing owing to its scenic beauty.

Tulum

Tulum which is also known as the ?Wall? fortress city is amongst one of
the most popular historical tourist spots in Mexico. Watch out for its
clear turquoise water famous structures like El Castillo that functioned
as a navigational aid. The enthralling Temple of the Frescoes at Tulum is
another place that one should definitely checkout for historical
relevance.