TOURS OF THE EK BALAM RUINS
Ek Balam is the major Mayan Ruins site near Cozumel to begin restoration, with the process beginning in 1997. It is a truly striking site, though the restored area is much smaller than nearby Chichen Itza. The largest and most famous temple at Ek Balam is called Acropolis. You can climb to the top of the Acropolis, giving you panoramic views of the rest of the site, as well as the Yucatan beyond. Ek Balam is never crowded with tourists the way that Chichen Itza can be, giving you a truly introspective experience when you visit. We offer two of the only Ek Balam tours in the Riviera Maya.
Rio Lagartos & Ek BalamTuesdays from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
13 Hrs - Adults $129.00 Kids $105.00
13 Hrs - Adults $129.00 Kids $105.00
Our Advice: Ek Balam is too far away to really visit
on a cruise stop, but these tours are unique and exciting
for people who are staying on the island. Ek Balam is
a highly rated new site.
EK BALAM TOUR FAQ's
Q: WHERE IS EK BALAM LOCATED? IS IT IN
COZUMEL?
A: Ek Balam is located in the Yucatan, near Valladolid and
Chichen Itza. It is about a 3 hour drive from Playa del
Carmen. To visit Ek Balam from Cozumel, you'll just ride the
passenger ferry over to Playa del Carmen to meet your tour. See Ferry Details.
Q: I'M ON A CRUISE SHIP - CAN I DO THESE
TOURS?
A: Ek Balam is really too far away to do from a cruise ship
in Cozumel. You might check into excursions in Progreso if
your ship is stopping there. We suggest visiting Tulum or Coba
instead if you're on a cruise ship.
Q: WHAT WILL I SEE AT EK BALAM?
A: The biggest pyramid at the ruins site is the Acropolis,
famed for it's 15-foot high Jaguar's mouth featuring winged Mayan
warriors. Ek Balam means "Black Jaguar" in Mayan. From
the top of the Acropolis, you can even see the ruins sites of
Chichen Itza and Coba. Also at the ruins site, you will find
45 structures, including two very large unexcavated buildings.
Among the temples you'll find are the Tomb of Ukit Kan Le'k Tok',
The Oval Palace, The Mayan Ball Court, The Twin Pyramids, and a
beautiful entrance arch.
Q: DO YOU OFFER ANY PRIVATE TOURS TO EK
BALAM?
A: We are happy to organize a private tour of any kind for
you. We don't have it pre-packaged on our website, but if you
give us a call or drop us an e-mail, we'll set it up for you.
Q: WE HAVE A LARGE GROUP, CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE ALL OF US?
A: You bet! We can handle groups of all sizes. If you have over 20 people in your group, Contact our Groups Team for our VIP personalized service to fit your group with exactly the experience you're looking for and at our exclusive discount pricing. We can also create customized experiences just for you. If you can dream it, we can do it!
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