Known as “the thrice built,” Uxmal is one of the Mayan
sites on the Yucatan peninsula that has the most majestic spectacular
architectural characteristics. Its beauty is characterized by the
low, horizontalpalaces that are arranged around patios and quadrangle
courtyards which are rich in sculptured details elaborated with
thousands of small stones perfectly polished and adjusted, forming
geometric mosaics with a perfection that is found in no other Mayan
sites in the entire area.
a)Tour to Uxmal–Kabah
Included:
Departure from your hotel at 9 am.
Transportation with A/C in either a bus or van.
Certified guide who accompanies you at the archeological site.
Buffet lunch serving typical cuisine.
Return to your hotel at approximately 5:30 pm
No Included:
Entrance fee into the site.
Beverages at the restaurant.
Prices:
Price per person: $375 pesos.
Children under 4 do not pay.
Children 5 – 10 years $300 pesos.
Children 11 years on pay full fare.
b)Uxmal Tour with Light & Sound
The most impressive structure, with a height of 35 meters (115
feet) is the House of the Divine. According to ancient legend, this
pyramid was built by a midget in just one night, although in all
reality, it was built in five stages and designed in such a fashion
that its main staircase on the east side faces the sunset of the
summer solstice. This is the site of the Light & Sound show.
Included:
Departure from your hotel at 1 pm.
Transportation with A/C in either a bus or van.
Certified guide who accompanies you at the archeological site.
Buffet dinner serving typical cuisine.
Return to your hotel at approximately 10:30 pm.
No Included:
Entrance fee into the site.
Beverages at the restaurant.
Prices:
Price per person: $375 pesos.
Children under 4 do not pay.
Children 5 – 10 years $300 pesos.
Children 11 years on pay full fare.
UXMAL
Know as the “Three Times Build,” the architecture of
Uxmal is among the most majestic in Yucatan. Its beauty is characterized
by low, horizontal palaces placed around patios and quadrants richly
decorated with details sculptures. Thousands of tiny stones, each
polished and carefully positioned, from geometrics mosaics that
form perfection unequalled in the entire Mayan region.
Uxmal, enveloped by legends, myths and anecdotes, poetic by name
and by nature, is situated within a series of hills know as the
Pucc or “mountainous area” in Maya. The name was later
given to describe the architectural style of region.
It is said that Uxmal was founded by the tribe of the Xiues. During
the classic period between 600 and 900 AD the city flourished, with
a population of approximately 20,000 inhabitants.
The surrounding land allowed the fabrication of the chultunes, cisterns
ingeniously built by the Maya to store rainwater since cenotes don´t
exist in this area. Highly fertile terrain sustained the agricultural
activity necessary to support the ancient settlers. Worship of water,
the earth the sun and the Venus are all evident in the orientation
and decoration of its structures in Uxmal.
The city of Uxmal is made of 15 groups of buildings distributed
from north to south in an extension of about 2 Km. Among the most
noteworthy area the Pyramid of the Wizard, the Plaza of the Birds,
the Nunnery, the ball Court, the Governor´s palace, the Great
Pyramid, and the Pigeon House; from the northern group the old Woman´s
House, the Cemetery and the Temple of the Phalli. The wide variety
and quantity of buildings which exists speak of the social complexity
and political, economic and religious activities which one took
place here.
The most impressive structure, reaching a height of over 35 m is
the House of the Wizard. According to legend, this pyramid in Uxmal
was built in just one night by a dwarf. In reality it was built
in five stages, with the staircase facing west, towards the setting
sun in the summer solstices. The Convent was no named by the Spaniards
for its similarity to a European convent. It was probably used a
school for healers, astrologers and priests. The Governor´s
Palace is an excellent example of the rain god Chacc, serpents and
astrological symbols, and is considered the most beautiful construction
in Mesoamerica for its style and imposing proportions.
A group of four elongated buildings surrounding a patio is the Nunnery.
It is remarkable for its magnificent decoration which motifs, lattice
motifs; lattice-work and human figures alternate with serpents,
turtle heads, owls and masks of the good Chacc.
It is believed that the downfall or Uxmal was probably due to a
social revolt which put and ends to the governing elite. There´s
a certain refined air about Uxmal that touches visitors from outset.
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