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Morocoy

Quintana Roo, Mexico · North America

About Morocoy

Morocoy sits on the route: 25 minutes from Nicolás Bravo, 45km from Bacalar Lagoon (Lagoon of Seven Colors).

Morocoy is a town located in Quintana Roo, Mexico. With a population of 1,293, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Morocoy sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Cancun time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Morocoy to your route.

About Morocoy

The Temple of the Cormorants is a ceremonial Maya temple located in the ancient city of Dzibanche in southern Quintana Roo, Mexico. It was named the Temple of the Cormorants after a ceramic vessel found inside, painted with images of the cormorant, a hunting bird related to the underworld in Maya mythology.

Read more Archaeologically it is also known as Temple II or E2 of Dzibanche. The temple is part of the Xibalbá plaza in the core of the Maya city of Dzibanche, the first capital of the Kaan kingdom. The pyramidal base is formed by a system of funerary chambers with royal tombs of members of the Kaanu'l dynasty, the main burial is the tomb of the ruler Ut Chan, also known as Sky Witness, who was the ruler of Dzibanche between the years 561 and 572 AD. The burials included large funerary trousseau with polychrome ceramic vessels, obsidian, necklaces, bracelets and jade masks.

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Where is Morocoy located?

Morocoy is located in Quintana Roo, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 18.6032 latitude, -88.8110 longitude.

What is the population of Morocoy?

Morocoy has a population of approximately 1,293 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
1,293
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Quintana Roo
Timezone
America/Cancun
Coordinates
18.6032, -88.8110

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Mexico

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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Worth the detour from Morocoy

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Bacalar Lagoon (Lagoon of Seven Colors)

A stunning freshwater lagoon displaying seven distinct shades of blue, fed by underground cenotes along its 42-kilometer length.

45 km · about 50 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Morocoy.

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Ucum

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Caobas

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Sabidos

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Juan Sarabia

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Xul-Ha

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