Highlight
Uxmal Archaeological Zone
UNESCO-listed Maya city famous for the oval Pyramid of the Magician and ornate Puuc-style palaces.
Typical duration
150 min
Price
About MXN 586 (foreigners) (≈ €30 / $32)
From port
120 km / 74.6 mi
Transfer time
110 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
low
🕐 Best time to visit
Arrive at 8am opening; last entry 3pm
Uxmal flourished between about AD 700 and 1000 and is the finest example of the Puuc architectural style. The Pyramid of the Magician, unusually oval in plan, greets you at the entrance; behind it lie the Nunnery Quadrangle and the Governor's Palace, whose façades are covered in intricate stone mosaics and masks of the rain god Chaac. You can climb the Great Pyramid for views over the jungle. Allow at least two hours on site, wear good shoes and take plenty of water: shade is scarce.
Getting there from the port
Ship's tour or a pre-booked private driver; about 1 h 50 min each way.