Chunyaxché

After travelling southwards from Tulum for 26km/16mi on the MEX 307, Chunyaxché is reached, or Muyil as it is also known in archaeological circles. The site is not far from the road and comprises a 2.5sq.km/1sq.mi area with pyramids, temples and palaces dating from the Late Classic and post-Classic Periods. The highest building is a 19 m (62 ft) high pyramid. The ruins of this largely unexplored site are, however, for the most part covered in vegetation. In 1997 two more burial sites were found, containing valuable burial gifts, including finely-carved jade pieces dating from between AD 200 and 600. A pathway leads to the lagoon of Chunyaxché, where it is possible to swim.