📜 Pre-Columbian Maya settlement, established in the 13th century.
🔍 Known as 'Northern Water' in Yucatec-Mayan, it was an important pilgrimage departure point to Cozumel.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore ancient Maya ruins in Playa del Carmen.
🚶 Easy to visit on foot, even within a private residential area.
🦎 See iguanas inhabiting the small sites.
✨ Discover a hidden historical treasure amidst a modern resort town.

Why Avoid

🚶‍♀️ Some ruins are behind a closed fence, limiting access.
🚫 Climbing structures is forbidden.
🤫 Easily overlooked by many tourists in favor of larger sites.

Tips Mention visiting a hotel or resident if driving into Playacar. Pedestrians are rarely stopped for ID at entry checkpoints during daytime. The ruins are spread across multiple sites, including one south along Coral Negro Street.

Cost

💰 Visiting the ruins is free.

Parking Playacar is a private residential area, but access for visiting ruins is generally allowed. Free roadside parking is available.