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Uxmal Explore the Ancient Maya City with a Certified Guide
Mexico
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Step back in time and discover the magic of Uxmal, one of the most beautiful and mysterious ancient Maya cities in Mexico.
Accompanied by a knowledgeable official guide, you will explore impressive pyramids, grand plazas, and intricately decorated palaces while learning about Maya history, astronomy, architecture, and daily life. Unlike the more crowded archaeological sites, Uxmal offers a peaceful atmosphere where you can truly appreciate the grandeur of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Walk through the majestic Pyramid of the Magician, admire the stunning Governor’s Palace, and uncover the legends and secrets hidden among the ancient stone structures. Surrounded by the unique landscape o...
Highlights
1 hour and 40 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 40 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided walking tour inside Uxmal Archaeological Site led by a certified official guide.
Visit to all major attractions and highlights within the ancient city.
Admission ticket to Uxmal Archaeological Site. Entrance fees are independent of the guided tour service and must be purchased directly at the site’s ticket office upon arrival.
Meeting Points
Departure
Uxmal Archaeological Zone
We will meet promptly at 9:00 a.m. in the official parking lot of the archaeological site, right next to the ticket booths, in front of the Uxmal sign.
Return
Uxmal Explore the Ancient Maya City with a Certified Guide
Mexico
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Step back in time and discover the magic of Uxmal, one of the most beautiful and mysterious ancient Maya cities in Mexico.
Accompanied by a knowledgeable official guide, you will explore impressive pyramids, grand plazas, and intricately decorated palaces while learning about Maya history, astronomy, architecture, and daily life. Unlike the more crowded archaeological sites, Uxmal offers a peaceful atmosphere where you can truly appreciate the grandeur of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Walk through the majestic Pyramid of the Magician, admire the stunning Governor’s Palace, and uncover the legends and secrets hidden among the ancient stone structures. Surrounded by the unique landscape o...
Highlights
1 hour and 40 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 40 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided walking tour inside Uxmal Archaeological Site led by a certified official guide.
Visit to all major attractions and highlights within the ancient city.
Admission ticket to Uxmal Archaeological Site. Entrance fees are independent of the guided tour service and must be purchased directly at the site’s ticket office upon arrival.
Meeting Points
Departure
Uxmal Archaeological Zone
We will meet promptly at 9:00 a.m. in the official parking lot of the archaeological site, right next to the ticket booths, in front of the Uxmal sign.
According to Maya legend, it was built in a single night by a magical dwarf. Standing over 35 meters (115 feet) tall, its unique rounded shape and impressive architecture make it one of the most remarkable pyramids in the Maya world.
The Bird Quadrangle is a smaller residential and ceremonial complex named after the numerous bird carvings found on its façades. These decorations reflect the importance of wildlife in Maya symbolism and daily life.
30 minutes
2
The Nunnery Quadrangle is one of the finest examples of Puuc architecture in the Maya world. Its four richly decorated buildings surround a large courtyard and feature intricate stone carvings, masks of the rain god Chaac, and geometric designs.
30 minutes
3
The Ball Court In Uxmal
The Ball Court was used for the ceremonial Maya ballgame, a ritual activity that combined sport, religion, and political symbolism. The game often held deep spiritual significance for the ancient Maya.
10 minutes
4
The Governor’s Palace is considered a masterpiece of Maya architecture. Built on a massive platform, it features one of the longest and most elaborate façades in Mesoamerica, decorated with hundreds of stone mosaics.
