San Miguelito Archeological Site — Attraction in Cancún

We visited the San Miguelito archaeological site, which is part of the Maya Museum, and had a wonderful experience. We managed to see everything in about 1.5 hours, but we recommend dedicating 2–3 hours if you want to take your time reading the detailed captions about Maya history in the museum before heading to the archaeological site.

One important tip: while the museum is open until 6 PM, the archaeological site seems to close at 5 PM. If you’re on a tight schedule, it’s a good idea to visit the archaeological site first and then explore the museum. The entrance fee is just 70 pesos, which is more than justified for the experience.

The Maya Museum offers fascinating insights into the history and culture of this ancient civilization, and the captions provide valuable context. The archaeological site itself is a peaceful park, offering a welcome escape from the heat of the sun. You’ll find a few well-preserved structures that have survived the industrialization and the construction of massive tourist hotels on the nearby coast.

If you’re interested in history and looking for a break from Cancun’s modern hustle, this spot is a must-visit. It’s informative, affordable, and a refreshing connection...

Excellent ruins for photography. The San Miguelito site is on the grounds of the Cancun Cultural Museum which is a must see for its Maya exhibit on the second floor. The site has a series of buildings, both excavated & reconstructed and the unexcavated mounds of stones, along a pleasant trail in a jungle setting. Remember when at the entrance to photograph the site map so you can refer to it while walking the trails. If you seek an alternative to long bus rides to the fabulous (and crowded) Chichen Itza and Tulum sites, or have already seen them, try the El Meco, San Migeulito, and El Rey ruins in the Cancun vicinity. None of the latter three named sites...

You can access this Mayan ruins after you pass through the Museo Maya de Cancun—both are included in the entry fee, and both are worth it if you’re interested in this sort of thing (like me). This Mayan archaeological site is interesting intrinsically as well as for the fact that it was one of the last places inhabited by the Mayans before the arrival of the Spaniards. On the day we visited, there was hardly anybody else here, so chances are that you will have a very peaceful visit, should you decide to come. You can see the Museum and the grounds in...