Ek Balam ruins have become more popular because they are relatively new to the tour scene. Most people have seen Chichen Itza and are now looking for some new adventure to add to their vacation. Ek Balam Mayan ruins offer something new for people wanting to explore the rich culture of Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula.
Archaeologists believe Cobá was one of the most important ruin sites on the Yucatan Peninsula. The design and purpose of this settlement was very different from other Mayan cities, with various settlements existing in one area. The white roads lead from each settlement to the main pyramid, Nohoch Mul.
The restored sides of El Castillo at Chichen Itza Once you make it past the entrance halls and hawkers of Chichen Itza you're greeted with probably the most iconic structure in Mexico - the 25m high step pyramid called El Castillo, the Pyramid of Kukulkán, or less evocatively 'Structure 5B18'.