Uxmal

Uxmal [ʊʃ.ˈmal] beskryf die ruïnes van 'n voormalige groot en kultureel belangrike Maya-stad in Meksiko. Die naam Uxmal is moontlik afgelei van die Mayathanse word "ox-mal", wat drie keer beteken. Die ruïnes is in die effens golwende karstlandskap Puuc (Mayathan: pu'uk) op die skiereiland Yucatan in die gelyknamige Meksikaanse deelstaat, sowat 80 km suid vanaf Mérida geleë.

Die stad het sy goue eeu in die einde van die laat klassieke tydperk in die 9de en vroeë 10de eeu beleef, maar is reeds een of twee eeue later heeltemal verlaat. Die geboue word deur die Adivinopiramide domineer, die soos die meeste ander geboue in Uxmal tydens die kolonisasie van die stad weer en weer herbou en uitgebou is. Die sogenaamde goewerneur se paleis is die mees kragtige enkele gebou en is geleë op 'n hoë platform. Uxmal is een van die mees besoekte Maya-ruïnes en deur restourasie van geboue bied dit 'n goeie insig in die oorspronklike voorkoms van die stad.

Die Voor-Spaanse stad van Uxmal is in 1996 deur UNESCO as wêrelderfenisgebied gelys.

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Pamela Foard
31 March 2017
This is the most astonishing site we visited of the four we saw. Parts of it were built a little more recently than the others (Tulum, Izamal, Coba), so some of the buildings almost look new.
Wagner SL
6 June 2016
One of the most fantastic Mayan ruins of the Yucatan Peninsula. Much quieter to visit than Chichen Itza, especially if you go early in the morning or late afternoon. Magnifique!
Ashley Dando
9 February 2020
Impressive restored ruins, their is continual reconstruction happening to restore the sight. Great views from the tops of some of the structures, unfortunately you can’t climb the tallest one.
Beatriz A
25 September 2016
Love it! This place is gorgeous, the view from the top of the ruins is breathtaking, the part I loved the most is that is not crowded at all! You have to pay 2 entrances, the total is around 150 pesos
Chris H.
18 February 2017
Some of the best ruins in the area. Also don't forget the yucatecan buffet for a well-deserved feast after climbing up and down pyramids!
Michael Fuchs
5 March 2018
After Chichén Itzá maybe the most impressive ruins on the Yucatán peninsula. Therefore very crowded. Come early or late but keep in mind they kick you out by 5pm.
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The Lodge At Uxmal

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Hacienda Uxmal Plantation & Museum

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Hacienda Temozon a Luxury Collection Hotel

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Uxmal Resort Maya

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Hotel Plaza Yucatan

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La Casa del Mago

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