Ruinas Uxmal Travel Guide

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  You will also see a building called the Dovecote from the top of the Great Pyramid.It has roof combs, which are unusual for Mayan temples. I don’t know why its name connected with doves but when I descended from the Great Pyramid and came to the building I saw a... 

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  After having explored the Governor's Palace you should go to the lower-level plaza behind it. You will see the Great Pyramid. This Pyramid is the only one where tourists are allowed to climb up. It's not very easy. But if you manage climb up you will see the Temple of the... 

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  You will see the Jaguar Throne in the open plaza in front of the Governor's Palace. It is carved like a two-headed jaguar. It is considered that the Mayas associated them with their chiefs and kings. You can watch my 4 min 23 sec Video Mexico Uxmal part 1 out of my Youtube... 

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  You will be able to see the three-level edifice with almost 100m long mosaic facade. About 100 stone masks of Chac seem to slither across the facade like a serpent. They end at the corners, where there are columns of masks. Through observation of the numerous consistent... 

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  The Governor's Palace is the most impressive building in Uxmal.It is almost 100m long low building atop a huge platform built in the 9th and 10th centuries.It has the longest façades in Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica.The Spanish historian Fray Cogullado also gave this building... 

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  The most modest building in Uxmal is the Turtle House though much smaller and less elaborate than other structures.It is a simple rectangular building on the terrace south of the Ball Court. You will see small turtles in procession in the frieze around the top of building.... 

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  Almost all Aztec’s and Maya’s cities had courts which are considered to be used for playing in ball. I don’t quite understand what was like the Mesoamerican ballgame though our guide explained several times.Nevertheless you will also see a large Ball Court for playing the... 

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  The buildings of the Nunnery Quadrangle were constructed at different times. The western building has the most richly decorated façade.You will see featuring intertwined stone snakes and numerous masks of the hook-nosed rain god Chac.The decoration is typical of the Maya... 

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  I think nobody knows what was the name of this building in Mayan times.It was a government palace - a nickname which was given to it by the Spanish when they saw it first.But later the Spanish historian Fray Diego López de Cogullado gave a name of the Nunnery Quadrangle in... 

 Kuznetsov_Sergey Says:  The Pyramid of the Magician is also unique among other Mayan structures in Yucatan because its limestone core was originally covered with smooth plaster and painted red with accents in blue, yellow and black. As it was common for the Mayas to build new structures on top of... 

 dek516 Says:  There are limited eating options at Uxmal, although the restaurant at the northeast corner of the welcome center offers very good lunch dishes. I had a traditional dish-- fried tortillas topped with chicken, which was excellent. Prices are somewhat high, given that options... 

 wilocrek Says:  Most people who are staying in Merida take the bus to Uxmal which is a very reliable and affordable way to visit if your just planning on a day trip. However for those who are a bit more adventurous and want to get the true Mayan experience its best to rent a car. Renting a... 

 solopes Says:  Though nested in the jungle, the ruins are very large, needing long walks in the sun. Be prepared with good walking shoes, hat, sunglasses and water, or you risk to feel uncomfortable. And check your physical condition - climbing to pyramids is as tough as... descending...