The legacy of the Mexican Mayan ruins
Destinations 10/04/2023
We start with a little history (just a little). The Mayan culture was one of the most important Mesoamerican civilizations, as shown by its writing system, art, architecture, and its knowledge of astronomy and mathematics.
It developed in part of what we know today as Central America (specifically in Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico) and covers the period between 2000 B.C. until 1527 AD.
They were organized in cities, where political and religious power was united, and their most representative buildings are stone temples in the shape of a scaled pyramid. In addition, they were characterized by their colored walls.
The archaeological zone of Tulum T is located on a cliff above the Caribbean Sea, in the state of Quintana Roo. These Mayan ruins are one of the most visited, due to its beauty and its amazing views of the turquoise waters that surround it.
This site was an important center of worship of the so-called Descending God, associated with rain, the Sun at sunset and/or Venus. Some of the buildings found in these Mayan ruins are:
• The Grand Palace
• The House of Columns
• The House of Halach Ulnic
• The House of the Cenote
• The castle
• The palace
• Temple of the Descending God
• Temple of the Frescoes
The ruins are open every day and you have to pay to visit it. We recommend that after touring them, you enjoy its beach with turquoise waters and the majestic Mayan ruins of Tulum, as a setting.
The Mayan ruins of San Gervasio are located several kilometers from San Miguel de Cozumel, also in the State of Quintana Roo, this small archaeological zone was a pilgrimage center to worship the Goddess Ixchel.
The site is made up of a set of architectural buildings with low structures, a square and linked by white paths, among some of which stand out:
• Manitas Building
• Chillán Nah Temple (or small house)
• The Alamo Building
• Palace
• The Ossuary
• The Pilasters
• Nohoch Nah Temple (or great house)
Other Mayan ruins that you can find on the Island of Cozume, El Cedral, the first Mayan settlement on the island, is located near a church, where the Fiesta de la Santa Cruz is celebrated every May.
This archaeological zone was considered one of the 7 New Wonders of the World in 2007, it is one of the most visited and is located in Pisté, on the Yucatan peninsula.
It was a sacred city and pilgrimage center, created by water sorcerers in the 5th century AD. Some of the most emblematic buildings are:
• Chinchen Itza Pyramid
• The ball game (juego de la pelota)
• Tzompantli
• Platform of the eagles and jaguars
• Venus Platform
• Temple of the Warriors
• The group of a thousand columns
• The Market
• The sacred Cenote
• The Temazcal
• The Ossuary
• The House of the Deer
• The Chinchanchob or Red House
It opens every day and various events take place. We recommend the night show, where you can visit these Mayan ruins when the sun goes down and enjoy amazing lights, images and sounds.Visit the official website of https://www.chichenitza.com
You can find The archaeological site of Cobá in the Yucatán peninsula, in the state of Quintan Roo. This city controlled smaller populations, which explains the agricultural corridors and water sources found in its surroundings.
The beauty of these Mayan ruins is their location in the middle of the jungle, the buildings are well preserved and it is easy to access them. The Nohoch Mul pyramid stands out, one of the highest in the Yucatan peninsula.
Why should you visit it? It is one of the least visited ruins, so you can enjoy it at your own pace, climb to the top of the Nohoch Mul pyramid and be surprised by its views and its proximity to the city of Valladolid and several cenotes.
Now you can enjoy all these Mayan ruins and enjoy the convenience and comfort of the Grand Park Royal Cancun, Park Royal Beach Cancun and Grand Park Royal Cozumel hotels.
Grand Park Royal Cancún is a luxury resort, live a unique all-inclusive experience and taste traditional or international dishes, accompanied by drinks and cocktails of your choice. Take a day trip to visit the Mayan ruins that most catch your attention.
Grand Park Royal Beach Cozumel is ideal for families, couples or a group of friends, it offers you a kid’s club, swimming pools, restaurants, bars, a gym and a spa. The rooms have all the necessary services to rest, after enjoying the whole day of the favorite Mayan ruins.
Park Royal Beach Cancún is a 4-star resort, where you can enjoy the all-inclusive package in 4 restaurants, 3 bars and Sky Bar, outdoor pools, a water park for the little ones and much more. Visit us and enjoy the historic Mayan ruins!
It developed in part of what we know today as Central America (specifically in Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico) and covers the period between 2000 B.C. until 1527 AD.
They were organized in cities, where political and religious power was united, and their most representative buildings are stone temples in the shape of a scaled pyramid. In addition, they were characterized by their colored walls.
Tulum, the Mayan ruins on the sea
The archaeological zone of Tulum T is located on a cliff above the Caribbean Sea, in the state of Quintana Roo. These Mayan ruins are one of the most visited, due to its beauty and its amazing views of the turquoise waters that surround it.
This site was an important center of worship of the so-called Descending God, associated with rain, the Sun at sunset and/or Venus. Some of the buildings found in these Mayan ruins are:
• The Grand Palace
• The House of Columns
• The House of Halach Ulnic
• The House of the Cenote
• The castle
• The palace
• Temple of the Descending God
• Temple of the Frescoes
The ruins are open every day and you have to pay to visit it. We recommend that after touring them, you enjoy its beach with turquoise waters and the majestic Mayan ruins of Tulum, as a setting.
Discover one of the Mayan ruins on the island of Cozumel
The Mayan ruins of San Gervasio are located several kilometers from San Miguel de Cozumel, also in the State of Quintana Roo, this small archaeological zone was a pilgrimage center to worship the Goddess Ixchel.
The site is made up of a set of architectural buildings with low structures, a square and linked by white paths, among some of which stand out:
• Manitas Building
• Chillán Nah Temple (or small house)
• The Alamo Building
• Palace
• The Ossuary
• The Pilasters
• Nohoch Nah Temple (or great house)
Other Mayan ruins that you can find on the Island of Cozume, El Cedral, the first Mayan settlement on the island, is located near a church, where the Fiesta de la Santa Cruz is celebrated every May.
The amazing ruins of Chichén Itzá
This archaeological zone was considered one of the 7 New Wonders of the World in 2007, it is one of the most visited and is located in Pisté, on the Yucatan peninsula.
It was a sacred city and pilgrimage center, created by water sorcerers in the 5th century AD. Some of the most emblematic buildings are:
• Chinchen Itza Pyramid
• The ball game (juego de la pelota)
• Tzompantli
• Platform of the eagles and jaguars
• Venus Platform
• Temple of the Warriors
• The group of a thousand columns
• The Market
• The sacred Cenote
• The Temazcal
• The Ossuary
• The House of the Deer
• The Chinchanchob or Red House
It opens every day and various events take place. We recommend the night show, where you can visit these Mayan ruins when the sun goes down and enjoy amazing lights, images and sounds.Visit the official website of https://www.chichenitza.com
Cobá: the Mayan ruins of Playa del Carmen
You can find The archaeological site of Cobá in the Yucatán peninsula, in the state of Quintan Roo. This city controlled smaller populations, which explains the agricultural corridors and water sources found in its surroundings.
The beauty of these Mayan ruins is their location in the middle of the jungle, the buildings are well preserved and it is easy to access them. The Nohoch Mul pyramid stands out, one of the highest in the Yucatan peninsula.
Why should you visit it? It is one of the least visited ruins, so you can enjoy it at your own pace, climb to the top of the Nohoch Mul pyramid and be surprised by its views and its proximity to the city of Valladolid and several cenotes.
Park Royal Hotels & Resort and the Mayan ruins
Now you can enjoy all these Mayan ruins and enjoy the convenience and comfort of the Grand Park Royal Cancun, Park Royal Beach Cancun and Grand Park Royal Cozumel hotels.
Grand Park Royal Cancun
Grand Park Royal Cancún is a luxury resort, live a unique all-inclusive experience and taste traditional or international dishes, accompanied by drinks and cocktails of your choice. Take a day trip to visit the Mayan ruins that most catch your attention.
Grand Park Royal Cozumel
Grand Park Royal Beach Cozumel is ideal for families, couples or a group of friends, it offers you a kid’s club, swimming pools, restaurants, bars, a gym and a spa. The rooms have all the necessary services to rest, after enjoying the whole day of the favorite Mayan ruins.
Park Royal Beach Cancun
Park Royal Beach Cancún is a 4-star resort, where you can enjoy the all-inclusive package in 4 restaurants, 3 bars and Sky Bar, outdoor pools, a water park for the little ones and much more. Visit us and enjoy the historic Mayan ruins!
