Muyil archaeological site, Maya Ka'an

National GeographicOct 20

Why Authentic Maya Culture Still Thrives in Maya Ka’an

From floating down old trade canals to sharing meals with Maya families, visitors to Mexico's newest Community Tourism Destination can experience the Yucatán's ancient ways.

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Sian Ka'an Biosphere ReserveSightUNESCO-listed reserve, reachable by road, canoe, or foot
TihosucoNeighborhoodKey site in the 19th-century Caste War
Punta AllenNeighborhoodRustic fishing enclave with a languid pace of life
Ascension Bay ReserveSightBoat through to search for dolphins, sea turtles, rays
SeñorNeighborhoodLearn traditional farming and cooking methods
KantemóNeighborhoodSmall town known for the Cave of the Hanging Snakes
Cave of the Hanging SnakesSightHundreds of reptiles hang on walls at dusk
Muyil archaeological siteSight

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Why Authentic Maya Culture Still Thrives in Maya Ka’an