Attraction Highlight - Chunyaxche/Muyil

Fifteen miles south of Tulum on Highway 307, and 7 miles from the coastline, the ruins of Chunyaxche/Muyil are located within the Sian Ka’an biosphere and are significantly less visited than the better-known temples of the Caribbean coast. Some researchers believe, however, that the site will one day rival Tulum in its scale and importance to the historical record.

The site was inhabited from 300 B.C.BC until the Spanish conquest, and there are some 75 individual structures believed to be still be hidden beneath the jungle vegetation. Excavation of the site is being led by the University of the YucatánYucatan, though funds have been scarce, which has significantly delayed the project. Archaeologists have found evidence leading them to believe that the site was built to pay homage to Ixchel, the Mayan god of fertility.

The site is built on the La Laguna freshwater lake and has narrow canals that lead to the ocean, which once served as passageways for seafaring adventurers and traders.

Entrance fee is $5, and guide service is available.

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