Ake Archaeological Site

Ancient Maya ruins in Yucatán with coastal proximity

A Maya site in Yucatán with low pyramids and Puuc‑style stonework near a small village. Visitors come for quiet archaeological walks and regional Yucatecan cuisine.

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Ake at a Glance#

Address: Aké archaeological zone, Yucatán, Mexico (near Aké town)

Hours: Daily 8:00am-5:00pm (typical hours for regional Maya sites)

Admission: Approx. MXN 60-120 (local archaeological-site fee; vary by season)

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How to Get to Ake#

Aké is reachable from Mérida by highway. From Mérida take the Mérida-Valladolid road (Federal 180/180D) and follow local roads toward the town of Aké (roughly 45-60 minutes by car, distance ~60-70 km). Local colectivos and guided tours from Mérida or Izamal occasionally include Aké as part of a circuit.

Tips for Visiting Ake#

  • Arrive in the cooler morning light to see long shadows along the low platforms - the site's low pyramids read best before noon glare.
  • Look for the long sacbé (white road) segments and low residential platforms - Aké is less theatrical than Chichén Itzá but more intimate.
  • Combine with nearby sites like Izamal or a cenote swim in the afternoon.

Best Time to Visit Ake#

Best visited in the dry season (Nov-Mar) for cooler temperatures and more reliable days; mornings are ideal to avoid heat and mid-day crowds.

Dry season
Nov-Mar · 18-30°C
Cooler mornings and comfortable touring - the most pleasant months for Yucatán archaeology visits.
Rainy season
May-Oct · 24-34°C
Afternoon storms are common; humidity and mosquitoes increase.

Weather & Climate near Ake#

Climate

Ake's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 16°C to 36°C. Moderate rainfall (942 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 41 Good
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryNovemberJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 16° - 29° 23° 34 mm partly cloudy 69% 2.7 m/s 1.5 high 10.9h
February Ideal 16° - 31° 23° 25 mm some cloud 65% 3.1 m/s 1.8 very high 11.4h
March Excellent 18° - 33° 25° 20 mm some cloud 59% 3.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.9h
April Excellent 20° - 35° 28° 28 mm mostly sunny 56% 3.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.5h
May Very Good 21° - 36° 30° 68 mm some cloud 60% 3.3 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.0h
June Good 22° - 34° 31° 138 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.8 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.2h
July Good 21° - 33° 30° 142 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.4 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.1h
August Good 21° - 33° 30° 145 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.7h
September Good 21° - 33° 27° 166 mm partly cloudy 85% 2.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.1h
October Very Good 20° - 32° 26° 100 mm some cloud 83% 2.3 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.6h
November Excellent 18° - 30° 24° 41 mm some cloud 77% 2.5 m/s 1.7 very high 11.1h
December Excellent 16° - 30° 23° 35 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.5 m/s 1.4 high 10.8h