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Mayan Ball Court – Ek Balam Archaeological Site loop from Ek Balam

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Mayan Ball Court – Ek Balam Archaeological Site loop from Ek Balam

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Mayan Ball Court – Ek Balam Archaeological Site loop from Ek Balam

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2.02km

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 5, 2025

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300 m

Entrance of Ek Balam Archaeological Zone

Entrance control of tickets and overview plan of the area

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522 m

View from Building 16 – Oval Palace (Ek' Balam Ruins)

One of the few Mayan sites that you can still climb. The view from up here is great!

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598 m

Structure 17 (The Twins)

17 structure in the center of the complex also called the twins.

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646 m

Mayan Ball Court

It is a ball court for ancient Mayan sports

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759 m

Acropolis (Sac Xoc Naj), Ek Balam

Brief explanation from Wikipedia: "Ek Balam is dominated by Building No. 1, now commonly called the Acropolis, whose ancient name is given in inscriptions as Sac Xoc Naj (White House …

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806 m

Ek Balam Archaeological Site

Ek Balam is a former center of the Maya, a very interesting and not overrun complex not far from Valladolid.

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822 m

Stela at Ek' Balam

The stele was erected in 840 AD by the ruler K'inich Junpik Tok' K'uh...nal, the last king of Ek' Balam. He can be seen in the bas-relief in which he …

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1.39 km

Ek' Balam Mayan Archaeological Site

2.02 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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1.90 km

119 m

Surfaces

1.82 km

202 m

Elevation

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Mayan Ball Court – Ek Balam Archaeological Site loop from Ek Balam

Entrance of Ek Balam Archaeological Zone

View from Building 16 – Oval Palace (Ek' Balam Ruins)

Structure 17 (The Twins)

Mayan Ball Court

Acropolis (Sac Xoc Naj), Ek Balam

Ek Balam Archaeological Site

Stela at Ek' Balam

Ek' Balam Mayan Archaeological Site

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