Minanbé: The Maya City With No Road in Campeche
“All roads lead to Rome,” says an old proverb – but to Minanbé, quite obviously, no road led at all. Deep in the jungle of Campeche, a previously unknown Maya center has been documented,...
Category: México
Maya Sites in Mexico
Mexico is home to some of the most impressive and best-preserved Maya cities. From the majestic Chichén Itzá in Yucatán to the intricate palace of Palenque in Chiapas, these sites showcase the artistic, scientific, and political achievements of the ancient Maya world.
In this section, you’ll find site guides for each major region: Yucatán, Campeche, Chiapas, and Quintana Roo. Explore temple layouts, historical context, and local travel tips. Whether you’re starting your journey in Mérida or San Cristóbal, Mexico’s Maya legacy awaits.
Edzná – Campeche – The House of the Itzá
Edzná was one of the major cities of the classic Maya civilization. The magnifcant buildings and monuments are located near Campeche.
Ek Balam – The Black Jaguar – Riviera Maya
Ek Balam is an ancient Maya town in the north-east of the Yucatán Peninsula. It can be reached from Valladolid on the federal road MX295, which leads towards Tizimín and Rio Lagartos. The distance...
Chichén Itzá – The most popular Maya site on the Yucatán peninsula
Chichèn Itzá is the most famous Maya site on the Yucatán peninsula and easy to reach from tourist spots at the Riviera Maya.
Tulum – México – Turquoise colored Sea and Temple Ruins
A village that became a boom-town When I first wrote about Tulum a decade ago it felt like a sleepy outpost. Today the urban locality counts over 26,000 inhabitants and the wider municipality more...
Palenque – Misty and Mystic in the Jungle of Chiapas
High temperatures and humidity will accompany you when you go for a visit to the ancient Maya town Palenque. The ruins of this town were covered by jungle for more than 1000 years. When the archaeologist...
