Mayan Museum of Cancun
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This sleek 2012 museum whisks you from resort chaos into Mayan history via artifacts and 14 jungle ruins, making it feel like stepping onto an actual trade route rather than a typical tourist attraction.
“While immersed in the Museo Maya de Cancun you'll forget all about the resorts outside and instead be transported back onto the Mayan trade route.”
– Afar Magazine
"Opened in December 2012, this modern museum in the Zona Hotelera sits in the middle of a small, lush jungle with 14 excavated ruins." Full review
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The admission fee ($5) is taken in Mexican pesos, so be sure to have proper currency for entry.