I didn't want to go on an all day trip to see ruins. These ruins are across from the El Pueblito. It costs $3 and is well worth it. There are restrooms there also. Make sure you bring bread because you can feed the iguanas. There are tons of them. We spent about 2 hours there looking at the ruins and feeding iguanas. I found it enjoyable. It would be great to bring children there. Anyone would enjoy it.

if you have kids and are in Cancun this a great and cheep place to take them. Admission is $3.00 and you can wander till your hearts content. The ruins are not as great as the others around but your children can explore wherever they want and if you bring bread you can feed the lizzards. They are not mean and if you sit real still they will eat out of your hand. I have a 9 and 11 year old and they really had a good time.

What a lovely way to spend an hour or two; The ruins are located on the lagoon side of the road opposite dolphin beach. The cost of entry is $3usd per person and is well worth the money. The guide offers his services to explain the history of the various ruin sites, and also introduces you to the many iguanas who live at the site. Bring something to feed them with (we took rolls from breakfast) and they will swarm you, infact, the iguanas are as much an attratction as the ruins! We had a lovely time just watching them and almost forgot that the poor guide was waiting patiently to continue with his tour. For a couple of dollars tip, his services were informative and saved trying to stuggle with reading the signs which are dual lingual, but hard to spot and the script small.

There are a number of steps (some quite steep) so for those mobility impaired or with toddlers with heavy buggies, it may be a challenge, however once down the steps the area is relativly flat, if somewhat bumpy, and gets waterlogged if it rains heavy, so just bear this in mind. There are toilet facilities, too.

All in all, we had a lovely time, spent very little money, and a great way to entertain kids for a while whilest also trying to fit in some mayan culture.

Cuncun has a hidden treasure.....the Ruins at El Rey. These ruins are in the hotel zone area at approx 18km. They are between the Hilton Cancun and El Pueblito hotels but on the lagoon side of the road. It costs 30 pesos to enter the area. You will find wonderful examples of mayian ruins without going on a long trip to Tulum or other sites. This site also has an abundance of Iguana who act of guardians of the site. There is no tour guide but lots of signs in English and Spanish. I highly recommend it!!! Bring your camera and water and snacks. There is no concession stand.