Ek' Balam
is really Ek' Balam Archaeological Zone, Valladolid, Yucatán
Real place, still recognisable
Real-world photo: Wikimedia Commons
How close does the game get to the real place?
In the game
A Maya temple site rising out of the jungle in the south of the map; Playground's creative director confirmed it is based on the real Ek' Balam.
The real place
A Yucatec Maya site about 25 km north of Valladolid, known for the well-preserved stucco on the tomb of King Ukit Kan Le'k Tok' in its great Acropolis.
Visiting
Combine it with a swim in the nearby Cenote X'Canché. Check on arrival whether climbing the Acropolis is currently allowed.
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