Like many visitors to this part of Mexico, I have visited Mayan ruins including Tulum and Chichén Itza.  The video below showcases aerial views of both as well as the Coba ruins.  Here are a few tips regarding the Tulum and Chichén Itza ruins:

• While the main Chichén Itza pyramid can no longer be climbed by visitors, climbing is still allowed at Coba..
• You need a guide at Chichén Itza to make the most of your long trip there and back–it will take you the entire day with the transportation and tour.
• Beware of the heat at Chichén Itza, it’s HOT HOT HOT there and I went in February prior to the real heat of summer.
• Make sure you do the clapping bit by the side of the main pyramid, it really does sound like a bird (see the short video below).
• Tulum can be done in a half day–as long as you’ve got a brief history of the ruins don’t bother hiring a guide because it’s not necessary.
• Tulum ruins has a fantastic beach so don’t forget to bring a swimsuit.

Tulum ruins beach

The first video is about pyramid clapping, while the second is the drone video.  Be patient for the first 60 seconds of the drone video, the rest is worth it.

What do you think?  Have you been to any Mayan ruins? Let us know about your experience.