Central America
Mexico — The Mayan Pyramids
Coba
“Coba is an ancient Mayan city on the Yucatán Peninsula, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. The site is the nexus of the largest network of stone causeways of the ancient Mayan world, and it contains many engraved and scripted stalae that document ceremonial life and important events of the Late Classic Period (AD 600-900).” For further detail, see Wikipedia, Coba. There may be a ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmen that connects to a motorcoach ride to the ruins at Coba.
“This prominent pyramid is within the Mayan city of Coba. It is often mentioned alongside “El Castillo” as one of the main structures at Coba. La Iglesia may have been a significant religious site due to its size and location.”
Wikipedia, La Iglesia (Coba).
Chichén Itzá
“Chichén Itzá was a large pre-Columbian city built by the Maya people of the Terminal Classic period. The archeological site is located in Tinún Municipality, Yucatán State, Mexico.” Wikipedia, Chichen Itza.
“This is the famous Mayan pyramid at Chichén Itzá, also known as the Temple of Kukulcan. It is located at the center of the Chichén Itzá archaeological site and is famous for the “descent of Kukulcan” illusion, where shadows that appear as a descending serpent are cast by the pyramid during equinoxes.”
Uxmal
“Uxmal is an ancient Maya city of the classical period located in present-day Mexico. It is considered one of the most important archaeological sites of Maya culture…. It is located in the Puuc region of the western Yucatán Peninsula, and is considered one of the Maya cities most representative of the region’s dominant architectural style. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the nearby ruins of Kabah, Sayil and Labna.” Wikipedia, Uxmal.
Pyramid of the Magician (Uxmal)
“The Pyramid of the Magician is a Mesoamerican step pyramid located in the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal, Mexico. It is the tallest and most recognizable structure in Uxmal.” Wikipedia, Pyramid of the Magician.