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Zona Arqueológica Mayapán

Yucatan  >  Mexico

Small, but beautiful Mayan archaeological site. The ruins are surrounded by low deciduous forest and scrubland. More than 130 bird species have been recorded.

Hinzugefügt* von Santiago Rodriguez
Zuletzt aktualisiert 21 Januar 2026

Beschreibung

Zona Arqueológica Mayapán is one of the best preserved sites of the Maya civilization in the Yucatán Peninsula. It was the last major Maya city before the arrival of the Spanish and served as a political, religious, and cultural center from the 13th to the 15th century. One of the most iconic structures is the Temple of Kukulkán, which resembles the famous pyramid at Chichén Itzá.

The surrounding vegetation, including low deciduous forest and scrubland, provides habitat for both resident and migratory birds. Around Mayapán, you can expect to see a variety of birds such as trogons, motmots, woodpeckers, orioles, flycatchers and several species of hummingbirds. To see the most birds it is best to explore some of the quiet paths surrounding the Zona Arqueológica before the gates open at 8.

Details

Zugang

Zona Arqueológica Mayapán is located about 42 km southeast of the city of Mérida. From Mérida, take federal highway 184 (Mérida-Peto). Upon arriving in Telchaquillo, follow the signs towards the entrance to Mayapán. It is well indicated. Press P on the map for directions to the parking. The Mayapán Archaeological Zone is open to visitors daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The entry fee is approximately 145 Mexican pesos (2026, around 8 USD).

Public transport: From the Northeast station, 7 blocks from the Historic Center of Mérida (67th Street, between 50th and 52nd Street), buses leave daily and pass 200 meters from the entrance to Mayapán. Hours starting at 6:30 in the morning. It takes 1 hour and 20 minutes. Tell the driver that you will get off at the Mayapán archaeological zone.

Terrain und Habitat

Wald , Vereinzelte Bäume und Büsche , Grasland, Wiesen , Park

Bedingungen

Flach , Offene Landschaft

Rundweg

Ja

Ist ein Spektiv nützlich?

Nein

Gute Beobachtungszeit

Ganzjährig

Beste Beobachtungszeit

Frühjahr

Route

Normaler Weg

Schwierigkeitsgrad der Tour

Einfach

Erreichbarkeit

zu Fuß

Beobachtungshütten oder -türme

Nein

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