
El Rey Mayan Ruins Part 1
Hotel Zone Kukulcan Blvd Km 17, Cancun, Mexico
1:17p Central Cancun MX Time UTC -6
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The ancient Mayans are believed to have lived in El Rey between 1550 BC to 300 AD, when the Spanish conquest began. El Rey, meaning "The King" in Spanish, was named for a sculpture of a nobleman and a skull found at the site honoring the Mayan sun god.
Many visitors enjoy taking pictures of the hundreds of Iguanas that call the ruins home. The Iguanas are unafraid of humans as the park guides keep them well-fed with tortillas or the occasional lost tourist.
The El Rey Ruins are a great way to see Mayan ruins without the 2 -3 hour bus trip to Chichen Itza or Tulum.
Lat: 20° 3' 36.67" N
Long: 87° 46' 53.34" W
Elevation: 17 feet (6m) above Mean Sea Level
Precision is: High. Pinpoints the exact spot.













