Mayapan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Mayapan

During the late Postclassic period, most of the big Mayan cities were abandoned or fell into steep decline. When Chichen-Itza fell, the ruling king, Kukulcan, led his followers to build Mayapan (which is why the pyramids, observatories, temples, and platforms that you see at Mayapan look an awful lot like the ones in Chichen Itza). Mayapan had a population of about 12,000 in the city and another 4,000-5,000 in the surrounding farmlands. It became the cultural center of the region that smaller Maya cities looked up to during the period 1250 to 1441.

Top Attractions in Mayapan

Explore the best things to see and do in Mayapan:

• ★Cenote Telchaquillo

Where to Eat in Mayapan

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Cocina Ancona

Mayapan Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: