Stone walls and columns at El Rey, with a lawn, palm trees and blue sky behind.

El Rey

Ruins of a community tied to fishing and maritime trade sit right beside the hotel corridor, with platforms lined up along the old main road.

  • Antiquity
  • Suggested time:45 min to 1 hour
  • Area:Zona Hotelera, southern stretch

About El Rey

El Rey sits in the hotel corridor, but its platforms tell the story of another way of living on the strip between the Caribbean and the lagoon. The community took part in the coast's maritime and trading activity, with buildings spread along a road.

Look at the bases and gathering areas, staying within the marked limits. You can combine the site with Delfines by taking transport along the boulevard; bring water and sun protection, because here the archaeology does not come with air conditioning.

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