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El Rey Ruins

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El Rey Ruins

Cancun, Mexico
Set inCancun, Mexico
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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72–88°F
CurrencyMXN
LanguageSpanish
TimezoneUTC-06:00
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Map showing the location of El Rey Ruins
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Feb–Apr. Go in May, Jul, Dec for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightMar · 70%
WarmestJul · 88°F
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Tucked in the middle of the hotel zone, this compact Mayan archaeological site was a fishing and trading outpost centuries before Cancun's resorts were built, and its lawns are home to a resident population of iguanas.

Know before you go

  • It's one of the quietest, least crowded ruins sites in the Yucatan, easy to see in 30-45 minutes.
  • Bring a camera for the iguanas that sun themselves on the stones.
  • Visit in the early morning to avoid the midday heat, since there's little shade on site.

Pairs well with

Hotel Zone Beach & Nichupté Lagoon
3 mi away
MUSA Underwater Museum
4 mi away
Isla Mujeres
11 mi away
Playa Norte, Isla Mujeres
13 mi away

Frequently asked questions

Where is El Rey Ruins?

El Rey Ruins is in Cancun, Mexico.

What is El Rey Ruins known for?

Tucked in the middle of the hotel zone, this compact Mayan archaeological site was a fishing and trading outpost centuries before Cancun's resorts were built, and its lawns are home to a resident population of iguanas.

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