Things to do in Ek Balam Village in May

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Overview

May is a good time to visit Ek Balam Village. The weather is usually hot and sticky, with temperatures ranging from 75—96°F (24—36°C).

Ek Balam Village has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your May trip to Ek Balam Village. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to May. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Ek Balam Village in May. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout May, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Weather in Ek Balam Village in May

Temperatures on an average day in Ek Balam Village in May

The average temperature in Ek Balam Village in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 96°F (36°C) to a low of 75°F (24°C). Some would describe the temperature to be hot. sticky

For comparison, the hottest month in Ek Balam Village, April, has days with highs of 96°F (36°C) and lows of 73°F (23°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 85°F (29°C) and lows of 66°F (19°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Ek Balam Village in May based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in May
96°F
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General weather summary

Hot, sticky
Feels like
21%
Chance of rain
0.089 in
Amount
7.5 mph
Wind speed
64%
Humidity
13.1 hrs
Daylight length
6:15 AM
Sunrise
7:22 PM
Sunset
53%
Cloud cover
Sleeveless shirt
What to wear
What to wear in May
With an average high of 96°F (36°C) and a low of 75°F (24°C), it generally feels hot and sticky. With that in mind, most people would dress in something very light like a sleeveless shirt
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Best attractions for Ek Balam Village in May

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Ek Balam Village has to offer for travelers in May, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Ek Balam Village that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Ek Balam Village for May.
Zona Arqueológica de Ek Balam
1. Zona Arqueológica de Ek Balam
4.7
(10340)
Archaeological site
Sights & Landmarks
Visitors can tour the remains of this traditional 8th-century Mayan village with a temple & pyramid.
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We visited Ek’ Balam and had a wonderful experience. The site wasn’t crowded at all — only a few cars in the large parking lot — which made it feel calm and special. Around the parking area, you can find small shops with souvenirs, snacks, and drinks. Tickets are purchased at the ticket office (580 pesos per adult, 100 for a child), and there’s also the option to hire a tour guide for an extra fee. The archaeological site itself is spacious but easy to navigate. You’re allowed to climb most of the pyramids, and where it’s not permitted, clear “no climb” signs are posted. We spent about 2 hours exploring and felt it was the perfect amount of time to enjoy everything. A few tips: bring enough water, wear comfortable clothes, and prepare for the heat with sunscreen — it was very hot when we visited. Overall, Ek’ Balam is an amazing site to explore, less busy than some of the more famous ruins, and definitely worth the visit!
Sergey P — Google review
The place is amazing by itself, it's huge! Part of the main structure is still covered and some areas are well preserved. Two main parts on the side are still covered by jungle. Unfortunately had a bad experience with the guide. First they tell you a price and a different one at the end. Be aware of that! Everything else was good.
King M — Google review
Very cool ! Great that you can walk on it and that they permanently work on it. Great view over the jungle. Great to see how they are treating their dogs! 581 Pesos perPerson +100 Pesos for parking Definitely worth it if you like temples. Sweaty of course but you get your great view as a reward. 32m height🤝
Gosuth — Google review
We actually loved the experience. We didn't take a guided tour but there was so much information on the signes at the site. We also used gpt to fill in the story. Plus, roaming there int the jungle was a fun experience, there weren't a lot of people so we got really nice pictures. And the best part is that you can climb all the buildings and imagine you're a Mayan for a second 😉. Plus the view is amazing. We have been to Chichén Itza the day before and the experience there was a lot less authentic. There isn't a lot of information and it's much pricier. Plus there are soany people and no option to climb or even get near the buildings.
Shir E — Google review
This was an amazing site to visit! We went with a tour company and saw Chichen Itza first, then to Ek Balam, and the differences were interesting. Ek Balam was not busy at all compared to Chichen Itza, and you actually got to climb up the main temple and several other structures, which isn't allowed at the more famous ruins. Highly recommend! checking it out!!
Mindy M — Google review
Ek Balam is hands down the BEST Mayan ruins we have been to. Better than Cobs better than Tulum ( by far) I'm not a historian or huge fan of ruins, but I really enjoyed this place. Suggest getting a paid tour guide who can tell you about the very interesting history. The site is 9 meters higher than Chitchen Itza AND you can still climb to the highest point on many of the ruins. skip the crowds at Chicken itsa....this is waaaay better. Plus be sure to bring your swim suits because they have 4 beautiful cenotes to swim in around nearby. Make a whole day of it and you won't be sorry.
John M — Google review
Nice! You get to experience some Maya ruins without the trouble of too many other tourists if you go early or late enough. And for now there is also the option to go on top of some of the buildings. You can't go inside or in top of everything but still more than at othe sites. Go here if you want to have an interactive Maya experience. Also not a lot of vendors. Pleasent experience!
Joe J — Google review
Similar to Chichen Itza, but not as much excavated. The ruins are fantastic. Totally amazing, and worth the time and effort. If you are going on your own (not as part of tour), know that like all of the other archeological sites, there are 2 ticket/entrance fees. One is the actual ticket price, which can be purchased with a credit card. The other fee is the Mexican government fee, which must be paid in cash- pesos only so make sure you have plenty of pesos. No restaurants or any actual food here, but small snacks and drinks are available. You don't need a tour guide, but if you want one they are available. The tour guides here are not even 10% as pushy as the guides at Chichen Itza- they were very low key here, and not aggressive at all. We said no thanks, and that was that.
Scott M — Google review
Cabañas Ecoturísticas X´Canché
2. Cabañas Ecoturísticas X´Canché
4.7
(1270)
Nature & Parks
Lodge
Natural sinkhole near Ek Balam ruins with cool, turquoise water for swimming & a zipline overhead.
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Amazing place, clean with area to chill. Not crowded so you can really enjoy! To get there we also got a bike (for free) next to a ticket office, which was also so much fun
Natalie M — Google review
We had a very bad experience with this cenote! The most important thing was that the water didn’t look clean at all. It looked dirty and green. We did not even try to enter the water. We ended up paying 440 pesos for two people (entrance fee and parking fee) without being able to swim in the cenote. The facilities (shower, lockers, changing rooms) were not in a good condition also.
Ανδρομάχη Μ — Google review
The cenote was conveniently located next to Ek Balam; however, it was really small and not very interesting. This was an open air type of cenote but the pool was very small. There were some black fish in the pool and I don't think it was very healthy for them to be swimming in sunscreen soaked water. There were some interesting cave structures along the side of the pool but these were not well kept (lots of dust and spiderwebs, no place to sit and enjoy, which is a pity). The cenote probably anticipated higher traffic originally so there was a set up for F&B but there was completely no service. The overall experience was a bit disappointing.
Annie H — Google review
Open cenote X-Canché is an absolute must when visiting nearby Ek Balam archaeological site. The entry fee is very reasonable and they even offer free bikes to get you there. Which really adds to the experience :-) Another bonus is that life jackets are optional—a rare perk that gives you more freedom!
Vlada N — Google review
Very very nice cenote, I was lucky enough to stay with my wife solo for some time and they have also some activities, P/P 170 Mxn, the other package cost is 700 Mxn but you can negotiate the price for this package also , what I have done went to Ekbalam and got bici to go to the cenote it's 2km
Mostafa S — Google review
A great Cenote hiding in the forest, take a ride on bike to enjoy both the forest and a swim in this quiet cenote
Frederic O — Google review
We wanted to visit Ek Balam but ended up only visiting the Cenote Xcanche upon discovering that you have to pay a hefty local tax of around 560 pesos each time you visit one of the many Mayan ruins in Yucatan. The cenote, however, was definitely worth visiting. The entry fee was 170 pesos, and life jackets or rubber tubes are provided. Upon paying the entrance at a small booth close to Ek Balam ruins, you need to continue on a dirt track for about 2 km before you reach the Cenote. Families are quite basic but clean. Lockers and changing rooms are available. The cenote is an open-air sink hole with a small water fall and some tree roots. Quite magical. We were there on a Wednesday at around 10 am, apart from one couple, we were the only ones. The stairs down to the water are quite steep. There is a "lifeguard" on duty.
Lars S — Google review
Tried to go to the ruins nearby, but they stop letting people in a 4pm. We got there at 4:05pm. Any case the Cenote was still open and was presently surprised at how great it was. It does have a bathroom, changing facility and shower. The Cenote has an open top and a rope swing. It's pretty big and you aren't required to wear a life jacket. They do have floats available though. This was my favorite Cenote of the trip.
Evan K — Google review

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