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El Rey Archaeological Zone

The most important archaeological site on Cancun Island featuring 47 Maya structures from the Post-Classic period (1200-1500 CE). Home to hundreds of iguanas living among the ancient ruins

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 17, 2026

Entrance Fee

Adult
75 MXN~75.0 $

Adults 75 MXN (~$4.50 USD), children free. Free on Sundays for Mexican citizens

Best Time to Visit

Early morning to avoid midday heat. Bring sunscreen and a hat as there is little shade

Official Website

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access
Partial
Audio guide
Not available
Staff assistance
Not available

Facilities & Services

restrooms
parking

Working Hours

Verified: Jan 17, 2026
Monday08:00 — 17:00
Tuesday08:00 — 17:00
Wednesday08:00 — 17:00
Thursday08:00 — 17:00
Friday08:00 — 17:00
Saturday08:00 — 17:00
Sunday08:00 — 17:00

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The ruins provide an ideal environment for iguanas with plenty of rocks for basking and vegetation for food. The area has become a natural sanctuary for them

Reviews

Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather19°
93%4 м/с
Todayweather25°19°
Tomorrowweather26°20°
Monweather22°17°
Tueweather24°15°
Wedweather25°18°
Thuweather28°19°
Friweather28°20°
26°
22°Jan
27°
23°Feb
27°
23°Mar
29°
25°Apr
30°
26°May
30°
27°Jun
31°
27°Jul
31°
27°Aug
30°
27°Sep
29°
26°Oct
28°
24°Nov
27°
24°Dec
Water temperature
26°
26°
26°
27°
28°
28°
28°
29°
29°
28°
28°
27°

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