One of the best places to travel in mexico is the Mayan Ruins in Yucatan Peninsula. They are really a beauty that comes with pure historical culture.

The Mayan Ruins is also known as the lost cities, which are estimated to be 2000 years-old by Mayas’ mathematical geniuses. If you will travel in Cozumel, you should see and visit Tulum, Chichen Itza, and Coba Mayan ruins. You will be missing half of your life if you will miss visiting these ruins when you visit Cozumel, Mexico.

The Mayan Ruins comes with rich historical stories with visible proof that these histories really happened way back 2000-years ago. If you love visiting other places, learning historical stories and taking photos of these historical wonders of the earth, you will definitely enjoy the lost cities of Mayan.

1. Costa Flamingo

This takes just 30 minutes to reach it from Merida. The coastline is filled with a lot of tiny beach towns successful in giving you a real mexican experience in a very clean village where there are no immense hotels. Totally no hustle and bustle of the city. It is also perfect for shoppers in search of great bargains at the beachfront.

2. Campeche

Well-preserved and utterly beautiful – two reasons why this place became a part of the World Heritage Sites. This is where you will find a balanced combination of manmade and natural attractions with a beautiful Gulf where you can do a lot of water activities.

3. Calakmul

This is considered to be one of mexico’s well kept hidden treasures, secretly situated in the Yucatan’s undergrowth. This site is filled with ceramics, jade and even royal tombs. Do not ever get to miss the amazing ancient murals too!

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The Yucatan Peninsula is a totally interesting attraction in mexico but most do not notice its geology. The base of the Yucatan peninsula is shaped like cheese. It has natural holes termed as cenotes and most of these holes are filled up with fresh and natural waters.

One famous cenote is near the Ik-kil town which is close to the Chichen Itza Ruins and Villadolid. To reach the water level, you must go down through its lon, winding stairs. A manmade platform was made for people to use to jump and be able to swim around its waters. The platform is about 20 feet from the water and it could really cause your heart to skip if you would jump from that high of a starting point.

So if you plan to go beyond what Mexico can offer aside from just its beaches, then do not forget to make a side trip to this cheesy peninsula and make that jump of your life.

Photo via http://www.chichenitzarealestate.com/Cenotes.html

Uxmal can be visited in a single day trip. It’s only Located 200 miles from Cancún. It has an impressive Pyramid of the Magician, surrounded by greens, represents one of the high points of Mayan Puuc architecture. Built during the Late Classical period of the 7th through 9th centuries, Uxmal is may be the most elegant of all ancient Mayan sites.
Uxmal is aligned to the positions of the sun. At 125 feet high, the Magician is worth climbing. It boasts one of the steepest staircases in Mesoamerica. During your climb, take a well-deserved stop past the half-way point and check out a small vaulted room with two columns. This structure has already been rebuilt five times.
Are you afraid of heights? You may explore many of the other structures in Uxmal, the Nunnery Quadrangle, which is considered by many to be one of the site’s finest structures. The magnificent House of the Governor faces east, possibly to allow the observation of the planet Venus. The Quadrangle of the Birds is comprised of a number of chambers and was named for its bird decorations.

Chichén Itzá, is about 100 miles from Cancún. It has been an icon of ancient mexico for a long time. Chichén Itzá was probably built around 900 A.D. and abandoned after 1200 A.D. This Mayan site sits on four square miles, and is truly breathtaking in its size, natural surroundings, and the integrity of its structures. You can come during the day to climb then enjoy the light show at night.
The Temple of the Warriors is adorned with stone heads and long-snouted masks, it is an elaborate representation of Mesoamerican architecture. The climb to the top of the Castillo with its three room temples on top is worth every step, but. The Group of 1,000 Columns, lined up like soldiers, is a great picture spot. Don’t miss the famous Great Ball Court, the largest in Mesoamerica. The Sacred Cenote, the Venus Platform, Caracol and the Temple of the Tables are also highlights at Chichén Itzá.
The spectacular stone platforms, pyramids and ball courts make it possible to imagine how it must have felt like to be here a millennium ago. Today, thousands of visitors visit the site, but thanks to its massive size, Chichén Itzá never feels crowded.

Cobá is a quiet, serene place, with a few tourists, it’s popular for serious bird watching. You can rent a bicycle or a guide who will also have transportation. You may walk but it’s quite far. Getting lost here is very possible, as sites and paths are not always clearly marked. If you decide to go on your own, it’s safe, simply resist the temptation to wander off into the jungle. Be sure to bring mosquito repellent, sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots, and plenty of water to drink. As Cobá is located inland from the ocean, it’s hotter and more humid, so visit as early in the day as you can.
Cobá is divided in several areas called groups, including the Cobá Group, which is home to the 79-foot temple. It would be nice to get here early enough to have the temple all to yourself. This group also includes a restored ball court, where the Maya played a sacred ball game. The Chumuc Mul Group is only partially excavated. Nochob Mul Group is fully excavated and includes the tallest pyramid in Cobá. After climbing 120 steps, you will enjoy the well-preserved temple on top and the breathtaking views.