Zona Arqueológica de El Meco

This site was well worth a little adventure. It was close by and easy to get to. It was inexpensive but still very cool and impressive. El Meco is a self guided walk around, with informational plaques that talks about the culture and history of the site and its various structures. As a bonus there are many large iguana that sun bathe on the structures and along the path. I spent about 45 minutes to 1 hour there in the morning. There are multiple structures to see spanning over about 3-5 acres, with the largest structure in the middle with a very nice manacured court yard. It was almost empty and had the whole site to my self to explore. Bring bug spray (mosquitoes around the edges of the site, where the jungle butts upto the site).

This pyramid is much bigger than we expected, and the staff do a great job maintaining it. Google might say that entry is free, but that only applies to Mexican citizens, not tourists. They only accept cash, so make sure to bring some with you for tickets. I highly recommend checking this place out when you visit Cancún. Also, don’t forget to bring water, as there’s nowhere nearby to buy any.

Comparatively small, but great place! There were no visitors but me in August. A lot of trees and shadow, so you can hide in from the heat. They told me that recently the had a renovation, constructed the new bridge, so the ticket office is on the other side of the street (and near it there is a great sea view spot). Be careful with the coco palms, lots of coconut are falling down.

This ancient fishing village offers a glimpse into the lives of Mayan people. The well-preserved structures whisper stories of a vibrant past. Imagine the bustling activity of daily life within these weathered walls. Exploring this site connects us to the rich history of the region. It's a remarkable opportunity to experience a piece of the past. You can see many Iguanas, which is a delightful sight.

So glad we visit. We had a amazing tour guide, Reuben was like a walking history book. If you have a chance go and see you will not be disappointed.

This was well worth the visit. We were approached by a certified tour guide, which really enhanced the experience as he provided a lot of context on the history of the Mayan people in the region, flora and fauna, and even taught us some words in the Mayan language. The site is small so very walkable and located on both sides of the road, connected by a pedestrian bridge. Amenities were added in the past year including restrooms and future spaces for gift shop and refreshments, so expect this to continue to develop in the future.

Super clean site, good ruins to see a sample, its not huge. Many iguanas and beautiful water view from there. Staff was friendly as well, but there could be a little more info on the signs.

I love this place so close to our hotel and not so big. Its free on Sundays if you are a Mexican Citizen. Or you pay 120 pesos thats like 6 dollars.