If you are searching for an authentic travel experience in Mexico, Ek Balam is quickly becoming one of the most impressive archaeological destinations in the Yucatán Peninsula. Unlike more crowded ruins, this ancient Mayan city offers history, adventure, and nature in a much more exclusive and peaceful atmosphere. Located near Valladolid, Yucatán, Ek Balam means “Black Jaguar” in the Mayan language. The site is famous for its massive Acropolis, one of the few Mayan pyramids v