El Meco, near Isla Mujeres (Quintana Roo)

Archaeological site 8 km west of Isla Mujeres

Maya ruins on the mainland near the Punta Sam ferry, with a pyramid among the trees; reopened in 2024 with a bridge to the beach.

Getting there

8 km west of Isla Mujeres

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El Meco shares the climate of Isla Mujeres, 8 km away. The best months to visit are Feb, Mar, Apr, Jul.

El Meco is an easy trip from Isla Mujeres, a Pueblo Mágico with places to stay, food, and more to see.

Punta Sur · Viewpoint · 4 km away
The island's rocky southern tip, with cliff paths, a sculpture garden and the remains of a small Maya temple to Ixchel.
Isla Blanca · Beach · 17 km away
A long, undeveloped sandbar north of Cancún between the sea and a calm lagoon, popular for kitesurfing and quiet beach days.
Isla Contoy · Nature reserve · 30 km away
A protected bird island north of Isla Mujeres, with nesting pelicans and frigatebirds; only 200 visitors a day on authorized boats.

Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.