El Rey Ruins
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El Rey Ruins

Photo: Xe3osc · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

El Rey Ruins is a small postclassic Mayan site with a main temple and palace remains. Walk the paths to see carved stone details and open plazas. The location next to the Nichupte lagoon gives clear views of the water.

On day 1 of Cancun, Valladolid and Mérida in 7 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Entry fee required; prices listed at the entrance.
Time needed
Allow 45 minutes to one hour.
Best time
Early morning to avoid heat and larger groups.
Getting there
Bus or taxi along the hotel zone boulevard.

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How El Rey Ruins fits into a day.
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El Rey Ruins questions

How much does entry to El Rey Ruins cost?

Ticket prices are posted at the gate and change over time. Many INAH sites now accept card only, so bring a card.

How long do visitors spend at El Rey Ruins?

Most people finish the site in under an hour. Add time if you stop for photos of the lagoon.

Is El Rey Ruins easy to reach from Cancun hotels?

Yes. It sits inside the hotel zone and buses stop nearby. A taxi takes only a few minutes from most resorts.

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