El Rey

Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Postclassic Period (1200–1500 AD)

Structure 22.1 - The columned temple

About El Rey

Located within the Cancún Hotel Zone, El Rey is a compact Postclassic Maya site featuring over 47 structures. The site is particularly notable for its resident iguanas that bask atop the low platforms, and its accessibility makes it a convenient complement to a beach visit.

Highlights

Over 47 low platforms and temples set in a linear plan
Large iguana population living among the ruins
Two main plazas with altars and stele
Located directly on the Cancún Hotel Zone boulevard
Accessible introduction to Maya architecture for first-time visitors

Best Time to Visit

November to April, easily visited as part of a Cancún beach day

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