The Mayan World

  • From Chichén Itzá to Uxmal, to the Ruta Puuc and beyond, the Maya world in the Yucatán remains one of history’s greatest stories.
    From Chichén Itzá to Uxmal, to the Ruta Puuc and beyond, the Maya world in the Yucatán remains one of history’s greatest stories.

The Mayan World

DISCOVER THE HEART OF THE YUCATÁN

The world of Maya thrives in the Yucatán

Pre-Columbian Maya cites and cities surround the city of Mérida . The Castillo, or Pyramid of Kukulcan at Chichen Itza, was voted one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.

DISCOVER THE HEART OF THE YUCATÁN

The world of Maya thrives in the Yucatán

It’s easy for even a history or archeology novice to become obsessed with the Yucatán. All throughout the Yucatán, Maya ruins dot the tropical landscape like trophies to ancient history.

While experts estimate there are nearly 2,700 ruins throughout the state, 17 sites have been restored and are open to the public, including Chichén Itzá, Ek Balam, Mayapan, and Uxmal. These unearthed ancient Maya sites are why the Yucatán is called “The Egypt of the Americas.”

Whether you’re looking to explore entire ancient cities or visit a towering pyramid, archeological sites and villages all throughout the region offer unique ways to connect with the history and culture of Mexico’s extraordinary Maya world.

Our Mexico must-dos

Visit old ruins, great and small. Dine in a Maya hut. Learn the ancient language. There is a wealth of knowledge waiting to be discovered in the ancient Mayan world that predates modern Yucatan.

  • WATCH THE SUNSET AT UXMAL

    The Yucatán’s other grand Mayan site, Uxmal, offers a serene, wondrous escape into Mayan history. Spend the day walking among the rose-toned ruins, then cap off the night with a gorgeous Yucatecan sunset and light show.

  • Have dinner in a Maya hut

    Learn about Mayan history and culture in an evening with a local family, learning the language and eating dinner together inside an authentic Maya hut.

  • Visit Ticul for some Maya pottery

    Mérida may be known as the “City of White” for its white limestone, but further south is the town of Ticul, where orange limestone and beautiful Maya pottery can be discovered.

  • Get blessed by a Maya Shaman

    Spend an afternoon immersing yourself in the soul of the Maya with a shaman who will restore you to a state of vitality, peace, and wellbeing.