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Yamil Lu'umvsZona Arqueologica El Rey
El Rey Ruins and Yamil Lu'um are both rated very highly by writers. On balance, El Rey Ruins scores slightly better than Yamil Lu'um. El Rey Ruins comes in at #9 in Cancun with approval from 3 sources including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Yamil Lu'um
Fodor's
Blvd. Kukulcan, Km 12, Zona Hotelera, Cancun
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Fodor's "Located on Cancún's highest point (the name means "hilly land"), this archaeological site is on the grounds of the Park Royal Cancún and Westin Lagunamar." Full review
Zona Arqueologica El Rey Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
U.S. News & World Report
Blvd Kukulcan Km 17, Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500
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Fodor's "This site (commonly called El Rey) is worth a visit and makes for an interesting juxtaposition of Mexico's past and present." Full review
Lonely Planet "In the Zona Arqueológica El Rey, on the west side of Blvd Kukulcán, there’s a small temple and several ceremonial platforms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located within the Cancun Hotel Zone, El Rey has structures of all sizes to climb and explore, just a quick city bus ride away from any Cancun hotel. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"El Rey Ruins have convenience on their side. Located in the heart of the Hotel Zone, these ruins are extremely accessible to visitors, and the site's small size makes it easy to see in a short time. " Full review
