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Apr 3, 2010

Ek’ Balam, Mexico

Empty Mayan Tourist Site

By Lisa T. Bergren

On a family vacation in Cancun, Mexico? Want a dose of Mayan ruins without the crowds? While Ek’ Balam is neither as vast as Chichen Itza, nor in as pretty a location as Tulum, it’s a great way to get to know ancient Mayan culture without the press of other tourists. Continue reading

In Mexico, Trip Reports, Yucatan

Tags: archeology, Cancun, Chichen Itza, directions to Ek Balam from Cancun, Ek' Balam, excursions, hiring a guide, Mayan, Mayan sites, Mexico vacation, Mexico with kids, ruins, tips, Tulum

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