El Rey archaeological site in Cancun

Ruins and culture

El Rey Ruins (Zona Arqueológica El Rey)

El Rey archaeological site in Cancun

El Rey ruins with the sea in the background

August Dominus, CC BY-SA 4.0

Duration

1 hour

Category

Ruins and culture

Min. age

All ages

Price

Prices vary by operator and date

A small Maya site inside the Hotel Zone, open 08:00 to 17:00 with last entry at 16:30. General admission was 145 MXN in October 2026, paid at the gate; known for its resident iguanas.

Highlights

Maya ruins without leaving the Hotel Zone

Quick visit, about an hour

Where to stay nearby

Hotels already in our list, chosen for this part of Cancun.

Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun Hotel Zone · Upscale · In Hotel Zone, the usual base for this Check price on Agoda
The Tower by Temptation Cancun Resort Hotel Zone · Mid-range · In Hotel Zone, the usual base for this Check price on Agoda
Casa Tortugas Boutique Hotel Hotel Zone · Budget · In Hotel Zone, the usual base for this Check price on Agoda

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