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title: "El Rey, Cancun — GetMap"
description: "Iguanas sun themselves beside Maya buildings. A carved stone head found here gave the site its name: El Rey, or “The King.” The Maya settlement has 47…"
source: https://getmap.travel/quests/ChIJ5we9cICCTo8RVLZdMmZdJ8M
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# El Rey

Iguanas sun themselves beside Maya buildings

History · 🇲🇽 Cancun · one place, one stop

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A carved stone head found here gave the site its name: El Rey, or “The King.” The Maya settlement has 47 structures, including low platforms and temple remains, spread across open ground in Cancún’s hotel zone. Iguanas now use the old walls as sunning spots.

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