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the Puuc region of Yucatan
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Uxmal
is located in the Puuc region of Yucatan. At its mid-section
there are building clusters with a good number of large structures,
some of which are unsurpassed in beauty anywhere else in the
Maya area. Among these buildings are the famous Pyramid of
the Wizard, the Quadrangle of the Nuns, and the House of Turtles.
The particular alignments of some buildings, such as the imposing
Palace of the Governor, apparently had and astronomical significance.
Uxmal's architecture was executed in the typical Puuc style,
that is, with finely hewn stones and elaborate stone mosaics
forming geometric and naturalistic designs on the upper faces
of the buildings. The Pyramid of the Wizard is, with its height
of 167 feet, the loftiest structure at the site. It is also
distinguished by its ellipical layout.
Location:
State of Yucatan, 80 Km to the south of Merida
How to arrive: In bus from the Terminal of Buses of
Merida. In car from Merida for the highway 261.
Services: Hotels, parking, restaurants, museum, souvenirs
stores and crafts, auditory, bathrooms, bookstore.
Schedule: Every day from 8 am to 5 pm. Free entrance
on Sundays.
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Ball Game |
Platform
of the Governor Palace |
Quadrangle
of the Nuns |
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| Aerial
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The
Pyramid of the Widzard |
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