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Playa CaracolvsMayan Museum of Cancun
Both are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Museo Maya de Cancun scores significantly better than Playa Caracol. Museo Maya de Cancun is ranked #2 in Cancun with accolades from 3 publications including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Playa Caracol
Fodor's
Across from Mayafair Plaza, Cancun
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Fodor's "The last "real beach" along the east–west stretch of the Zona Hotelera is near Plaza Caracol and the Xcaret dock." Full review
Mayan Museum of Cancun Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Blvd. Kukulkan km. 16.5, Zona Hotelera, Cancun 77500
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Fodor's "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.
Afar Magazine "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." Full review
