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Tulum, on Mexico's beautiful Mayan Riviera, was one of the last of the Maya civilization cities and appears to have peaked during the 13th and 15th centuries, even lasting several decades after Spanish occupation of the region. It is now one of the most popular Maya sites in part because of its beautiful location and in part because of its easy accessibility, being close to Playa del Carmen and Cancun.

Situated in the center of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, Chichen Itza is a large complex of Mayan ruins. At its center is the distinctive El Castillo (Temple of Kukulkan) pyramid. The complex also features the Great Ball Court, the most impressive of several such sporting arenas found at other Mayan sites. High resolution stock photos & prints.

Valladolid is a small colonial village in the center of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula and not far from the Maya cities of Chichen Itza and Ek'Balam.

Nestled on the shore of a protected bay on Mexico's Pacific Coast near Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo is a charming fishing village bursting with local flavor.

The ancient Mayan ruins at Ek Balam in the heart of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula receive less attention than the more famous Chichen Itza, but the provide a remarkable historical window onto the once-thriving Mayan civilization. It includes some incredibly ornate stone carvings and an impressive Acropolis.

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At its height, the Mayan city of Coba is estimated to have been home to more than 50,000 people. Close to Tulum and nestled between two lakes, the full site is spread over a wide area.