Attractions

Uxmal Archaeological Site

Set within a region that is rich in vegetation and abundant in bird life, the Uxmal archaeological site features the remains of one of the most important Mayan cities. Here, simplicity of form and rich decoration are elegantly combined.

Uxmal is located 80 kilometers south of Merida, the capital of the state of Yucatan. Access is provided via Highway 261, and the typical drive time is approximately 1 hour.

Uxmal is translated as “three times built or constructed” referring to the number of times the city was rebuilt or expanded with major constructions. The various building phases are reflected in the variety of architectural styles exhibited in the ruins. The designs of the buildings combine simple base structures with elaborate mosaics and detailed stone patterns in the upper sections. These designs indicate the religious and political significance of each building.

The golden age of Mayan art took place between the seventh and eighth century, in the heart of the Yucatan peninsula, and Uxmal is one of the period’s most impressive accomplishments. The “Oracle’s Pyramid” is a key monument, striking both for the purity of its lines and its baroque appearance. Notably, it was created by the systematic repetition of the mask of Chac, the Rain God. Further a field the “Nuns’ Quadrangle,” the pelota (ball game) court, the “House of the Turtles” and the “Governor’s Palace” – the most complete pre-Columbian construction still standing –inspire awe of masterful architecture. An impressive light & sound show delights visitors every night, enhancing the ruins’ grandiose and mystic feel.

Entry Fees to Uxmal Archaeological Zone

The following services must be purchased at the entrance to the archaeological site:

General Admission: $116.00 Mexican Pesos
Preserving the bracelet is complimentary to enter the Sound and Light Show at the same day.

State Government CULTUR: $65.00 Mexican Pesos
Federal Government INAH: $51.00 Mexican Pesos

Students: $65.00 Mexican Pesos
Providing Valid National Credential

Under 13 years: $5.00 Mexican Pesos
Preserving the ticket is complimentary to enter the Sound and Light Show at the same day.

Sundays: Free admission for local visitors.

People with credentials: INSEN, Retirees and Pensioners: FREE
Present valid credential at the Ticket Office.

Admission to the Sound and Light Show: $44.00 Mexican Pesos

50% for people with INSEN credential: $22.00 Mexican Pesos
Present valid credential at the Ticket Office.

Ticket recovery fee: $65.00 Mexican Pesos
With this you have access to Light and Sound Show and visit the next day.

Exchanging the bracelet of the day in the Ticket Office and paying the fee INAH ticket: $51.00 Mexican Pesos

Translation Equipment: $39.00 Mexican Pesos
Valid for Light and Sound Show, translation service available in German, French, English and Italian.

HOLIDAYS

Foreign Visitors: $116.00 Mexican Pesos

National Visitors 50% CULTUR Admission: $83.50 Mexican Pesos

State Government CULTUR: $32.50 Mexican Pesos
Federal Government INAH:
$51.00 Mexican Pesos
$83.50 Mexican Pesos

Admission to the Sound and Light Show at 50%: $22.00 Mexican Pesos

"Entrance Prices to the Archaeological Site and its various services may change without notice. These prices are informative."

Other places to visit

  • Holistic activities within the villa, meditation in our exuberant gardens.
  • Observation of the celestial map with binoculars of high power.
  • Bonfires to the light of the moon, with Mayan stories and Mayan and pre-Hispanic regional music.
  • Archaeological zones in “the Puuc Route” (Puuc means knolls) well-known as the point of the spear, includes the archaeological sites and of interest of Uxmal, Santa Elena, Kabah, Sayil, X-Lapak, Labna and Grottos of Loltun, Ticul, Oxkutzcab and Mani.
  • Santa Elena, the population of Santa Elena belongs to the Municipality of the same name, is located 98 km. to the south of the city of Merida.
  • The Church, in the population center, emphasizes the building of the church of the uprooted villa and on a natural elevation in which evidences of the laying of foundations of Hispanic constructions still exist.
  • Kabah, is located to 23 km to the Southeastern of Uxmal by the highway 261; deviation to the right in km. 16, it has been interpreted as “Gentleman of the strong or powerful hand”.
  • Labna, is located to 42 km. to the Southeastern of Uxmal by highway 261; deviation to the left in km. 30 by state highway 31. Labna, means “old or left House”.
  • Sayil, is located to 33 km to the Southeastern of Uxmal by highway 261; deviation to the right in km 34. Literally means “Place of the labor ants”.
  • Grottos of Loltun, that in Mayan means “Stone Flower”, (throughout the grotto there are shaped flowers in the walls).
  • Ticul “The Pearl of the South” is a small city that is located to 85 Kilometers of Merida on federal highway 184, between the populations of Muna and Oxkutzcab.
  • Market of Oxkutzcab, the orchard of the State, Oxkutzcab is one of more dynamic municipalities of Yucatan, thanks to its agricultural production and the market of fruits.
  • Mani, Perhaps the last and more important point of the Route of the Convents is Mani (39 km), where it will find an enormous church, a convent and a museum with explanations in Spanish, English, French and Mayan.

Birdwatching

For those bird pals interested in birding in the Yucatan Peninsula, we invite you to visit Villas Arqueologicas Uxmal.

“Many birds showed up to sing me awake and to sleep, a highlight for me”.

TripAdvisor – lovetotravelTarzana, Tarzana CA, USA
Villa Arqueologica Uxmal
December 22, 2009.

The state of Yucatan is home to 445 of the 548 bird species recorded for the Yucatan peninsula, which represents 50% of all birds reported across the country. The species are diverse in that they belong to 68 of the 75 families found in this region. Apart from the great diversity of species found in the area, the region that joins the three states of Campeche, Quintana Roo and Yucatan, is renowned as a high-endemic area, in flora and fauna.

Festivities

  • Fair of X’Matkuil
  • Cultural Spring of the Mayab
  • Cultural Autumn
  • Hanal-Pixan
  • Summery Season
  • Easter
  • Merida in Sunday
  • Serenade of Santa Lucia
  • Career Mayab
  • Muna Fair
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