Sights in Ek’ Balam
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Ek' Balam
The turnoff for fascinating Ek' Balam is 17km north of Valladolid, from where the archaeological site is a further 6km east. Vegetation still covers much of the area, but excavations and restoration continue to add to the sights, including an interesting ziggurat-like structure near the entrance, as well as a fine arch and a ball court. Most impressive is the gargantuan Acrópolis, whose well-restored base is 160m long and holds a 'gallery,' actually a series of separate chambers. Built atop the base is Ek' Balam's massive main pyramid, reaching a height of 32m and sporting a huge jaguar mouth with 360-degree dentition. Below the mouth are stucco skulls, while above and to…
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X-Canche Cenote
From the Ek' Balam parking lot you can visit the X-Canche Cenote. It's worth the extra dough to take the fun rappel and kayak tour.
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Ek’ Balam
The turnoff for fascinating Ek’ Balam is 17km north of Valladolid, from where the archaeological site is a further 6km east. Vegetation still covers much of the area, but excavations and restoration continue to add to the sights, including an interesting zigguratlike structure near the entrance, as well as a fine arch and a ball court.
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Ek’ Balam
The turnoff for this fascinating archaeological site is 17km north of Valladolid. Vegetation still covers much of the area, but excavations and restoration continue to add to the sights, including an interesting ziggurat-like structure near the entrance, as well as a fine arch and a ball court.
reviewed