Location: Chetumal
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Gateway to Belize, Tikal in Guatemala and the numerous Río Bec ruins, Chetumal is the capital of Quintana Roo state. Buses connect major cities, including those in Belize. Rental cars cannot be taken through the Belize border. The busy city's old town boasts a Caribbean feel. The excellent, interactive Museo de la Cultura Maya offers fascinating insights to those planning to follow the dramatic Río Bec ruin route. The vine-strewn ruins are rich in wildlife and give the sense of stumbling onto a Lost World.
Restaurants in Chetumal
1. Dzibanche
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5.0 based on 213 reviews
Ancient Mayan city with impressive pyramids and buildings.
Reviewed By 679randye
I have now been to 10 Mayan ruins!! This one is breathtaking!! Two temples to climb and we could hear the monkeys fighting for territory! Well worth the trip, very few tourists!
2. Zona Arqueologica Kohunlich
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5.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By markpN8874JB - Denver, United States
This site is a bit more accessible than some of the other nearby site and more extensively restored. You can see an acropolis, several residential areas and the Building of the Figureheads. There you will see several 6' tall figureheads that are well preserved since they were entombed by a later structure.
3. Malecon de Chetumal
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4.5 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By GabrielleAGS - Belmopan, Belize
The malecon is definitely somewhere to visit when in Chetumal. Not only will you be right on the sea side but there are a few restaurants along it and even a park with a really high slide into the water. Be careful, however, as the sea wall is not high so unattended kids could easily fall in. The malecon is especially great at night, as there are countless little carts selling stuff like churros, machacadas, juices and marquesitas. It is a nice place when you are looking to take your kids for a little evening stroll.
4. Museo de la Ciudad
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By r0landbrunner - Zurich, Switzerland
while the museum and th exhibition itself may be of limited interest, the building of the former Socialist School, built in the late 1930s, it itself the attraction. free to walk in and around. especially the outdoor stage and amphitheater are amazing.
5. Kinichna Zona Arqueologica
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By markpN8874JB - Denver, United States
This site has a single pyramid that was a burial site for a Dzibanche ruler (farm land now separates the two areas so INAH has made them into two sites). I was the only visitor there and the host/guard/guide/groundskeeper gave me a tour. Certainly off the beaten path. For those that like climbing pyramids, you can climb this one.
6. Museum de la cultura maya
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4.0 based on 271 reviews
Reviewed By colleene818 - Tulum, Mexico
There is a lot to see when you visit this Museum. First we enjoyed multiple rooms of original art work - For Free! Then we paid to tour the 3-story Maya Museum. Gorgeous original Maya art, sculptures and artifacts were displayed upon entry. You can watch video presentations, see models of Maya Villages, large Maya Sculptures, murals of daily life. My favorite part was descending into The Underworld! It was like entering into a Cenote - Don’t Be Scared! The center courtyard outside includes a typical Maya Hut with explanations on its architecture. And do not miss the Book Store! It contains a delightful and very comprehensive collection of Spanish, English, and other language books on All Topics, and other Gifts and Surprises!
7. Liverpool Chetumal
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By moodymolly - Jacksonville, United States
When we are away from home (Illinois) for 4 months and I need something in Mexico, this is where I come. They have everything. It is the Nordstrom of Mexico. Very trending clothes, jewelry, furniture, perfumes, kitchenware, home owners needs, books, EVERYTHING! Even a fun candy section! I highly recommend it - just for an hour or two of retail therapy when you’ve been gone from shopping too long!!!!
8. Santuario del Manati - Bahia de Chetumal
9. Zoologico Payo Obispo
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3.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By 8crismg - Mexico City, Mexico
It is a large zoo. I liked it. The train was a lot of fun, it goes around the zoo and you can see the animals from a different point of view.
10. Planetario yook' ol kaab
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
