Museo Maya de Cancun

Blvd. Kukulcan, Punta Cancun, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico

With ancient traditions and a rich history, Mayan society is a fascinating, integral part of Mexican culture and history. While immersed in the Museo Maya de Cancun you’ll forget all about the resorts outside and instead find yourself transported back onto the Mayan trade route. The sleekly modern museum is situated conveniently near most hotels and is definitely worth a visit.

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Maya Tradition in Cancun

With ancient traditions and a rich history, Mayan society is a fascinating, integral part of Mexican culture and history. While immersed in the Museo Maya de Cancun you’ll forget all about the resorts outside and instead find yourself transported back onto the Mayan trade route. The sleekly modern museum is situated conveniently near most hotels and is definitely worth a visit.

Learn More about Maya Culture

Cancun is located on the Yucatan Peninsula, historically home to a significant population of Maya people. Today, approximately half a million Maya live on the Peninsula, and their culture is enjoying a resurgence of respect among non-Maya locals and international visitors alike. There are different ways to learn about Maya culture during your visit; some hotels and resorts offer Maya cultural performances, for example. Many visitors enjoy the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya, which was inaugurated in 2012 by Mexico‘s president, Enrique Peña Nieto. The museum houses more than 350 artifacts.

Museo Maya de Cancún

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