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Uxmal
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Chichen Itza Photos, Yucatan, Mexico

La Gran Pyramide [The Great Pyramid] in Mexico's second best, easy-access ancient site, Uxmal [Chichen Itza is numero uno while wonderful Palenque is luscious but a pain to get to. e.g. 10 hours by bus from Merida.]

The Pyramid of the Magician, Uxmal, Yucatan, Mexico

The Pyramid of the Magician, Uxmal's most impressive structure at 100ft [33m] high though sadly climbing it is not allowed. Picture © Coco Jorge Falcon.

The Governor's Palace, Uxmal, Yucatan, Mexico

The Palacio del Gobernador [i.e. The Governor's Palace], one of several low, horizontal palaces set around a courtyard. The palace offers a spectacular display of masonry art, with many fine sculptures and mosaics.

Chichen Itza Pictures, Yucatan, Mexico

The Jaguar Throne in The Governor's Palace. Picture © Tato Grasso.

The ancient Maya city of Uxmal [pronounced "ooshmal"] is in the Yucatan Peninsula [along with its former ally, Chichen Itza] and dates from about 5th century AD though its peak period was 7thC - 10thC AD.
Uxmal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was originally well constructed and has been carefully restored for tourist purposes so it's well worth a visit, especially since it's easy to reach, just 50 miles [78 kms] south of the attractive town of Merida. A half day or one day visit is enough for most tourists.
Uxmal is open every day of the year and runs a colourful Sound and Light show at 7pm on autumn and winter evenings and 8pm in spring and summer. Local hotels are not that great so most travellers stay in Merida.

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