Xcalacoop Travel Guide

Swim in the refreshing waters of this enormous and beautiful swimming hole, close to the important Mayan site of Chichén Itzá.

An iconic image of Mexico, this phenomenal pyramid presents fascinating insights into the Mayan-Toltec civilization and the way they saw the world.

You can learn about the history of Chichen Itza with a trip to Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Visit a beautiful natural pool that once played a dark role in Mayan culture, as revealed by the many ancient skeletons found beneath its waters.

Walk amid the many pillars of one of Chichén Itzá’s largest and most distinctive structures, a vast court that played a central part in ancient Mayan society.

Understand why the ancient Mayans have gained a reputation as outstanding mathematicians and astronomers at this observatory that has stood for over 1,000 years.