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Temples of Uxmal

Uxmal, Mexico
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Uxmal
5.0 of 5 stars 87 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

For me, one of the things that stick out the most while visiting Uxmal are the round corners of the pyramids. It feels like a designer was involved. This is a great site to come to and not be bothered by the hordes in Palenque and Chichen Itza. If on a tour of the Mayan world, this is a must... More

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Ellsworth, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

It wasn't very crowded and the sound and light show was fun. Watch for the birds in the Governor's Palace. More

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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
85 helpful votes 85 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Ditto the title. Amazing. Walk way out to the edges and see the things others don't see. Go to the sound and light if you can, hokey but interesting to see the play of light at night on the architecture. More

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Port Orchard, WA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

We have been to seven Maya sites (and non-MayaTeotihuacan) in Mexico and Tikal in Guatemala, and Uxmal is one of the most accessible, compact and engaging of all these sites. If you visit Merida, Uxmal is a "must-see" side trip. It is a one-hour drive (or tour bus trip) from the big city on an excellent highway. From Cancun, it... More

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slovakia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

very intristing place which we visited by chance. amaizing state of artefacts and ancient buildings. Palace of magician is really unique pyramid in the world because ground-plane is ellipse. More

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Toronto, Canada
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

Located about 40 miles southwest of Merida. Take bus at second class bus terminal to get Uxmal. City was built around 700 AD. Decorative features demonstrate Uxmal's position in the most important cultural circuits of the Maya Classic Era. Architecture was decorated with delicate embossment, which are carved with elegance and precision. Major attractions in the site are Magician's Pyramid... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
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We went there from the morning, and were the first to enter at 8 am. It was a beautiful sunny day, blue sky and a great experience. We had the site to ourselves for a long time, before a few could be seen. We were here in Yucatan to see severel Maya-ruins, and we were very excited about what we... More

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Tulum
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Big and bad with elevation and grand palaces and the jungle canopy with the pyramids is an amazing background. make the climb to any sill open pyramids for amazing views. More

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Santiago
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47 reviews 47 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

We visit the temple of Uxmal during the day with some friends and a tourist guide who explained to us in detail all about this mayan construction. It is small but very interesting. We stayed for the show "lights and sounds" which was a nice experience for me. It was all about begging Chaac, the god of rain, to bring... More

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Montreal
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012
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If you like ruins these are hard to beat. I was in awe the moment I walked in. Bring an umbrella for shade if you go on a hot day More

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