Zona Arqueológica de Kohunlich

Archaeological site · Othón P. Blanco ·

Zona Arqueológica de Kohunlich

Archaeological site · Othón P. Blanco ·

Mayan ruins with pyramid, face carvings, and jungle setting

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Carretera Federal 186 (Chetumal-Escárcega, 77981 Q.R., Mexico Get directions

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"A visit to the Kohunlich Mayan Ruins presents a shore-excursion option for cruise guests interested in exploring significant ancient Mayan architecture and history near Costa Maya." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Zona Arqueológica de Kohunlich

Natalie S.

Google

A truly wonderful experience! My husband and I enjoyed the place so much. Each Mayan ruin had its own beauty, and we appreciated every single one, as well as the surrounding nature and trees! And the tour guide was very professional, with a wealth of information and a lovely personality. If I'm not mistaken, his name was Eliezer! For those who enjoy history and appreciate nature and ancient sites, I highly recommend this tour.

Roger P.

Google

Had a great experience that allowed us to climb the ruins and discover the history behind these with our tour guide

Paul A.

Google

Guided tour. They warn you about $10 fee for taking videos, but we were allowed to snap cell phone photos OK. Great ongoing archaeological site with good interpretive signs. We went with a tour guide who was entertaining and well informed. Wonderful afternoon if you like this sort of thing. Read up on Wikipedia to get context.

Jonny W.

Google

Absolutely a hidden gem - the road to get here is full of potholes so will take you longer than the sat nav suggests, but well worth it. Lots to see and a very big site including a pyramid with preserved red paint and face carvings. Entry fee was $100 pesos and toilets were open, although no other facilities. It was very quiet when we visited on a Sunday, with only a few other people seen on the whole trip.

Arcy H.

Google

A beautiful place to visit. You get to stroll through the ruins. You are allowed to climb them if you wish. We were able to walk and see all the ruins on site in about an hour and a half. I recommend you being drinks and maybe even a picnic. There isn’t a place to buy food or drinks in the area. There’s a lot of grassy shady spots perfect to enjoy your food and drinks. Unfortunately we weren’t offered a tour I wish they would’ve to get more insight.

Bernd W.

Google

Absolute disappointing since the masks (highlight of the site) have been put into some boxes with some mosqito net. This means that the visibilty is extremely reduced. According to our guide to protect the masks. It is not allowed to bring food into the site and the restrooms are disgusting.

S W

Google

Amazing site! You have to drive for about 5km from the main road to get there. Easy to do if you have your own car. The road has quite a lot of potholes so you need to go quite slowly. Once there the site was pretty much deserted and it’s huge!

Felisha

Google

It takes a few hours on a bus to get to the ruins. The ruins are in a very small area, but for us, it is still worth viewing. There are only a handful of building ruins. But they are expanding the area. The guide was knowledgeable on the history of the area. Then you have a few hours bus ride back to port.

David W.

Yelp

These ruins are right off the side of the road. Small but worth a stop and free when i was there. Check it out!

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Zona Arqueológica de Kohunlich

Natalie S.

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Roger P.

Google

Had a great experience that allowed us to climb the ruins and discover the history behind these with our tour guide

Paul A.

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Jonny W.

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Arcy H.

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Bernd W.

Google

S W

Google

Felisha

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David W.

Yelp

These ruins are right off the side of the road. Small but worth a stop and free when i was there. Check it out!

Zona Arqueológica de Kohunlich

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