Phil Bradford

This is a fairly quiet Mayan site, a steady trickle of people compared to the floods at some of the better known places, but more enjoyable as a result. It is more extensive than it initially looks, and really needs a couple of hours to explore properly, especially if you enjoy wildlife and the spider monkeys are playing close to the ground. The main pyramid is particularly impressive and you can climb right to the top for spectacular views, although the staircases are quite exposed. There isn’t a lot of shade in parts of the site, so a hat is a good idea, as is a guide if you are not part of an organised tour as there are not many information boards. There is also a small but interesting museum, best visited at the end when you have a feel for the ruins.