Yucatan - Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Merida Attractions

 
Mexican State

The state of Yucatán is only a part of the larger peninsula with the same name, which also includes the Mexican states of Campeche and Quintana Roo, as well as the northern part of Guatemala (Petén) and Belize (formerly British Honduras). The Yucatán Peninsula is bounded on the west and north by the Gulf of Mexico and on the east by the Caribbean Sea. The coastline in the west and north consists of sandbanks, lagoons and mangrove swamps, while along the eastern side it is characterised by coral-reefs and islands (Cozumel, Islas Mujeres). Yucatán is essentially an enormous flat chalkland tilted gently to the south, which has a typical karst landscape with savannah and scrubland.
Picture of Chichén Itzá

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The restored archeological site of Chichén Itzá is one of the largest in Mexico. The site dates to around 450, and features temples, pyramids, and other buildings, many with unique carvings.
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The Mayan ruins of Uxmal are among the best pre-Columbian sites in Mexcio, and have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Balankanché is a limestone cave which was used as a cult and burial site. Visitors can still see altars and remains that have been left her for centuries.

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Chacmultún is a little visited Maya site which will appeal to those with an interest in archeology.

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Dzibilchaltún is one of the largest pre-Columbian sites on the Yucatán peninsula, with more than 8,000 buildings having been recorded.

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Although the complete history of Kabah is not known the main buildings at the site date from the 9th C.
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The ruins of Labná date to the 9th C and are located in dense jungle. The buildings offer examples of Puuc architecture.

Read More Lol-tún Caves

Lol-tún Caves show inscriptions and reliefs dating to between 200 and 100 B.C. At the entrance to the cave is a huge relief of a Maya warrior.

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The archeological site of Sayil, somewhat off the beaten path, reveals Puuc style architecture. Portions of the site have been left largely untouched.

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Mayan ruins at Uxmal.Uxmal
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The colonial church in Valladolid.Valladolid - Church of San Bernardino
Caracol or "Snail" at Chichén Itzá used as an observatory by the Maya.Caracol
The light show at Chichén Itzá.Sound and Light Show
One of the sculptures on a building in the Nunnery Quadrangle, Uxmal.Nuns' Quadrangle
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