Without a doubt, Mexico is well known for its outstanding historical ruins in different areas of the country. However, the most prominent for its tourism at the international level are those we can find at the Riviera Maya.
Some of the historical sites to visit in the Riviera Maya are very famous, while others can be found when traveling the road of the already famous Riviera Maya.
It is said that there are still many more to be discovered throughout the Riviera; however, there is still so much to discover about the existing ruins. That is why scientists prefer to spend more time learning what secrets are behind these magnificent ancient structures.
Tulum Archaeological Zone
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Tulum is one of the most emblematic cities of the Riviera Maya. Here you can find excellent hotels as well as an Airbnb near the beach to enjoy on your great trip.
However, in Tulum, you can also find one of the most visited archaeological sites of the Riviera Maya, the archaeological zone of Tulum.
This name translates as “great wall,” this in allusion to the one that we can see that has been preserved for a long time in this area.
It has a privileged location on the coast of Quintana Roo; its wall delimits the main complex on its north, south, and west sides; the eastern side has a wonderful view of the sea.
If you are somewhere else on the Riviera and want to see these ruins, we highly recommend hiring a Cancun Airport Transfers to get there in good time and in the most comfortable way possible.
Chichen Itzá
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This is, without a doubt, the most recognized and visited archaeological zone in the Riviera Maya. One could even say that of all Mexico, thousands of people make trips from different points of the world to be able to know the beautiful enchantment of Chichen Itzá.
In this place, you will be mesmerized by the incredible pyramid Kukulcan, in which if you visit during the equinox, you will be able to observe how the God Quetzalcoatl descends from the top of the monument to get lost among the great multitude that attends.
It is, of course, an optical illusion – but there is a multitude of people coming here to recreate the “descend of Kukulcan” so the atmosphere is quite special.
You can enjoy the great show with lights and sound where they simulate the descent of the mythical feathered serpent as in the day of the equinox.
The road to Chichen Itza from another point of the Riviera Maya other than Cancun can seem very complicated, however, one of the best options you can consider is to hire Cancun Airport Transportation so you can forget about the directions and relax on your way to enjoy this world wonder.
In conclusion, in Chichen Itza you will be able to live a unique experience on the dates of the equinox or with the nights of light and sound. Take in consideration the heat during the day when planning your trips, depending on the season you are visiting Chichen Itza.
The heat that can be found in the Riviera Maya can be to some extent suffocating.
On a side note, in Tulum, there is the advantage of having the sea very close. In this way, the sea breeze can help with the unbearable heat.
Therefore, Tulum would be the most recommended option to travel on a hot day, besides being in trend for the last couple of years. In fact, the number of tourists who come to each holiday season in Tulum has dramatically increased.
Xcaret
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The name of Xcaret in ancient times was P’olé, which meant merchandise, deal, and contract with merchants; therefore, we could intuit that it was an important commercial port.
Thanks to the presence of polychrome pottery and objects made of jade, obsidian, and crystal, among many other objects of great value that are not found regionally, we can know of a close commercial link both with contemporary sites in the central Maya area, as well as with the mountains in Guatemala.
In case you want to visit this historical site, you will not have to pay to enter the park since it has its own entrance, and it is not connected to the park. One of the best options is to make a Playa del Carmen car rental, which is the closest city to this site.
You can drive comfortably on the federal highway and get to the site in time to enjoy the tour given by the INAH people so you can learn more about the history of this tourist attraction.
