Mayan Archaeological Sites in Yucatán
Archaeological Sites in Oaxaca
Archaeological Sites in Chiapas
Arqueología Campeche
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Central Mexico
Mayan Archaeological Sites in Yucatán
Archaeological Sites in Oaxaca
Arqueología Chihuahua
Arqueología Campeche
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
It is located next to a blue lake called the Muyil Lagoon.
It was an important coastal city with an impressive architecture related to the Guatemalan Petén. This site played a very important role in the trade between the peninsular coast and the Gulf of Mexico.
During the Early Classic period (250 – 600 AD), Muyil was already an important Mayan city, it was exactly in this period when El Castillo, a Petén style building, was built. Due to its strategic location, towards the Early Postclassic period (1000 – 1200 AD), it maintained some contacts, with Chichén Itzá first, and with Mayapán later.
It had its greatest peak between the Middle Preclassic and the Late Postclassic (1200-1450 A.D).
Must see Buildings
One of the best kept secrets in the area. This location offers an abundance of water, lush vegetation, and stunning landscapes. The is divided into two parts: Muyil A and Muyil B but only A is open to the public.
Muyil
El Castillo (The Castle)
It is a very impressive five tiered pyramid that is crowned by a small temple, with a height of 17 meters (55 feet). Inside this temple, Numerous jadeite and snail shell objets were found, it is belived they were part of offerings.
Plaza de la Entrada (Entrance Plaza)
It is a civic-religious building with 10 bases and to the south you can distinguish several low platforms that are believed to have had a residential function.
Structure 7H3
It is approximately 750 years old and functioned as a temple. Fragments of mural painting and remains of stucco have been found in some of its walls.
Temple 8
It is also known as The Pink Palace, is a building that rests on a pyramidal base and has an exposed staircase.
Location
It is located 20 minutes southeast of Tulum north of the Sian Ka’an Ecological Reserve, just over two hours from Cancun and a little bit more than an hour from Playa del Carmen.
Hours
Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 17:00 hrs.
BEST TOURS TO MUYIL & SIAN KA'AN
Discover Sian Ka'an, one of Mexico's most stunning natural paradises,whether for half a day or a full day. Enjoy a boat ride, snorkeling, and explore all its mangroves, channels, and "petenes" (forest islands).
You can combine this with a visit to one of the most remarkable Mayan ruins, Muyil, and take a tour through Sian Ka'an’s channels, as well as its beautiful lagoons, where you can swim among bromeliads and orchids.
If you're a nature lover and want to see the more than 350 bird species that inhabit the reserve, you can explore the area and discover its wildlife during an unforgettable four-hour tour.
Visit one of the most amazing spots in the reserve, Punta Allen, located at the northern tip of Ascension Bay. Throughout the tour, you'll encounter islands, beaches, marshes, mangroves, and tropical jungle, with the chance to snorkel.
For the more adventurous, you can visit the Muyil Community Center within the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, where you'll learn how sapodilla tree resin (chicle) is extracted,and visit two beautiful lagoons where you can cool off.