Must-see attractions in Izamal

  • Convento de San Antonio de Padua

    Izamal

    When the Spaniards conquered Izamal, they destroyed the major Maya temple, the Ppapp-Hol-Chac pyramid, and in 1533 began to build from its stones one of…

  • Kinich-Kakmó

    Izamal

    Though not worth detouring wildly for, if you're here already, three of the town’s original 12 Maya pyramids have been partially restored. The largest …

  • Centro Cultural y Artesanal

    Izamal

    Just across the square from the monastery, this cultural center and museum showcases popular art from around Mexico. Explanatory cards in English give an…