El Castillo, main structure of El Meco ruins, Mexico
Lev Levin
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Mexico El Castillo, main structure of El Meco ruins

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El Meco, anciently known as Beel'maan, is an archaeological Maya site located on the Caribbean coast of northern Quintana Roo, Mexico, eight kilometers north of Cancún. El Meco was a major Pre-Columbian Maya port city and maritime trade site on the East Coast of Quintana Roo during the Postclassic period of the Maya civilization until the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. (wiki)

Photography Tips

Since it is located close to hotels, it is advisable to arrive here early.

Travel Information

Parking is available nearby,
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor A decent amount of people
Best Timing Daytime
Sunrise & Sunset 06:04 - 19:31 | current local time: 15:23
Photo Themes Ancient Ruins
Locations Quintana Roo

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