Muyil, Archaeological site in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Muyil contains multiple architectural structures across 38 hectares of jungle, including a central plaza, temples, and the prominent stepped El Castillo building point.
The settlement began in 300 BCE and developed into a significant trading post connecting inland Mayan communities with coastal areas through an intricate lagoon system.
Archaeological findings at the site include jade ornaments, shell jewelry, and ceremonial objects that indicate the religious practices of Mayan civilization.
The archaeological zone opens daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with an entrance fee of 70 Mexican pesos for the ruins and 65 for the nature reserve.
The site integrates within the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, where visitors can explore ancient canals and waterways used by Mayans for maritime trade.
Location: Quintana Roo
GPS coordinates: 20.07889,-87.61389
Latest update: May 30, 2025 16:22
Southern Quintana Roo contains nature reserves, cenotes, lagoons, and archaeological sites. The region features traditional Maya villages, coral reefs, and mangrove forests. Visitors swim in crystal waters, observe wildlife in nature reserves, and explore Maya ruins surrounded by jungle. The coastal areas provide seafood, beaches, and natural experiences.
Maya Ruins of Tulum
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Sistema Sac Actun
24.4 km
Xel-Ha Park
37.8 km
Sistema Dos Ojos
35.9 km
Xelha
37.1 km
Cavernas de Tulum
21.6 km
Xcacel Beach
40 km
Choo-Ha
46.3 km
Cenote Angelita
7.5 km
Native Park Tulum
33.5 km
Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich
32.9 km
Kanan
18.1 km
Cenote Tak Be Ha
35.8 km
Sfer Ik Uh May
29.7 km
Cenote Cristal
17 km
Cenote Car Wash
25.5 km
Playa Chemuyil
41.8 km
Tulum National Park
24.5 km
LabnaHa
32.8 km
Cenote Zacil Ha
25.4 km
Cenote Manati
31.3 km
Cenote Calimba
24.6 km
Xcacel Beach
40.1 km
Cenote Xunaan-Ha
39.6 km
Tulum Beach
24.5 km
Cenote Calavera
23.3 km
Playa Paraiso, Tulum
23.4 km
Cenote Azul
34.4 kmReviews
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