We are many travelers who like to climb to high places that allow us to contemplate landscapes bird's eye view In the plain Yucatan Peninsula we have several Mayan pyramids that serve as roofs.
The ancient Maya built high-rise buildings where they performed ceremonies and rites. Temples were also used to deposit funeral remains of the great rulers. The tombs in these temples are an important part of the cosmogony of the ancient Maya.
At present these sacred places are incredible rooftops to realize the greatness of the Mayan civilization. In the Yucatan Peninsula you have the opportunity to climb many of these Mayan pyramids.
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THE 9 HIGHEST MAYAN PYRAMIDS OF THE PENINSULA
I am convinced that some good roof I forget along the way, so if you remember any you can write us in comments. Thus we learn and improve information for travelers and curious people of the ancient Mayan world.
1-Calakmul
The highest of the pyramids that we find in the Yucatan Peninsula is in Calakmul. With a height the Great Pyramid of 55 meters, and a second pyramid of 42 meters high.
In Calakmul there are spectacular views, for us it is certainly one of the visits essential in your trip through the Peninsula.
2-Cobá
If we continue in order we have to go to Cobá, Nohoch Mul is its main pyramid. Is about a building of 42 meters high, the highest in Quintana Roo.
It is the most precious penthouse near the Caribbean coast, a real luxury for those who visit you go to Riviera Maya on vacation.
3-Uxmal
In Uxmal we have the Pyramid of the Fortune Teller with a height of 35 meters. It can't be climbed.
However, the archaeological site of Uxmal is on the list because from the Great Pyramid of Uxmal we get some amazing views of this city and the Peninsula.
4-Becan
In the forgotten south of the Peninsula we have Becan, whose Structure IX is the tallest building with 32 meters high.
Here you can climb several pyramids at your leisure, there are several good views. Becan pleasantly surprises the traveler. If you come to this southern area do not miss this visit.
5-Ek Balam:
En Ek Balam we find the colossal Acropolis of 29 meters high, from where you can see how flat the Peninsula is.
Between the impressive tomb of Governor Ukit Kan Lek Tok 'in the middle of the pyramid and the views, I assure you that you will always remember Ek Balam, it is beautiful. It is half an hour from valladolid.
6-Dzibanché:
Dzibanché is one of the most beautiful Mayan cities in Quintana Roo. Little visited and where it is easy to see monkeys in its surroundings.
I have not been able to know what its highest temple measures, but the views are excellent, in fact neighboring Kinichná is seen.
7-Mayapán:
The Pyramid of Kukulcán de Mayapán with its 18 meters It offers us one of the clearest views of the Peninsula.
It is one of the worst pyramids to climb its bad steps, but it is worth it. The view from here is my favorite. A little more than an hour from Merida you find it.
8-Muyil:
Muyil has the 17 Castle meters, although you go up to a lower platform from where you will not have great views.
But if you walk the path of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve that leaves from Muyil, you can climb to the watchtower that offers Caribbean turquoise and jungle green. Half an hour from Tulum is located.
9-Tulum:
El magnífico Castle that turns its back on the sea of Tulum has 12 meters. It cannot be uploaded.
Tulum is on this list I notice for having some of the most magnificent views of the Mexican Caribbean on the premmises. You also feel flying over the Caribbean Sea.
And for the curious to say that the Kukulcan pyramid of the magnificent Chichen Itza reaches 24 meters. It is closed to the public since a fatal accident that occurred in the year 2006. There are many tourists who visit this Wonder of the World daily and climbing becomes more dangerous.
Enjoy the panorama that the heights grant in the Yucatan Peninsula, the views from the Mayan pyramids are a spectacle. Visiting archeological areas is nature tourism as well as cultural, for the opportunity they offer us to be in natural environments.
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Most spectacular views! Some of them have little to be "bird". The entrance is very beautiful, Sandra.
A hug!
What a beauty of views! It must be magical to be up there, almost touching the sky and at your feet the remains of that wonderful civilization. Thanks Sandra. You made me travel with imagination. Kisses
I miss the 25 meters of chichen castle, temple 4 of tikal 70 meters, temples of Dzibanche and kinichna, etzna, the temple of the archaeological zone of the snail in belize. As I understand this last is the highest of the entire Maya area beating tikal
Hello Ruben, thanks for the comment. The highest pyramid of the Maya area that is known is found in El Mirador, in the Petén area. In fact there are many more roofs of the Mayan world such as Palenque, Lamanai, Tikal, Toniná, Chinkultic, Caracol ..., some you name them in your comment, but the writing is of those of the Yucatan Peninsula. Chichén Itzá only the reference to not being able to climb, and Edzná does not consider that it gives a great view of the area. I visited Dzibanché and Kinichná recently, so I'll add them to the list, as well as all those I know. A greeting Rubén, and a good way through the Mayan world!
You're right I'm wrong the highest temple that I think is a temple on an acropolis is in the Belize viewpoint.
A few kilometers from Chetumal is the archeological zone of Chac Choben that has pyramids approximately 25 meters high, peten style.
Towards the border with Campeche there is a very old archeological zone with acropolis, a very small ball game (approximately 8 meters long) and a pyramid as of 25 meters high that has some jaguar masks. This archaeological zone is located in the mahogany piblado, Q. Roo. In some temples there are no stairways, instead there are ramps.
Regards!