Introducing Uxmal

Some visitors rank Uxmal (admission M$95, parking M$10, guides M$400; 8am-5pm; ) (pronounced ‘oosh-mahl’) among the top Maya archaeological sites. It certainly is one of the most harmonious and peaceful. Fascinating, well-preserved structures made of pink-hued limestone cover the wide area. Adding to its appeal is Uxmal’s setting in the hilly Puuc region, which lent its name to the architectural patterns in this area. Puuc means ‘hills, ’ and these, rising to about 100m, are the only ones in the northwest region of the otherwise flat peninsula.