Trip Planner:   Mexico  /  Yucatan Peninsula  /  Yucatan  /  Uxmal  /  Uxmal

Uxmal, Uxmal

4.9

#2 of 314 in Things to do in Yucatan

Ruin Historic Site Must See

• ©
• ©
• ©
• © +7
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©

Explore one of the most important Mayan archaeological sites at Uxmal, and admire the complex’s beautifully built and exquisitely preserved ‘Pyramid of the Magician,’ which stands at an incredible 40 m (131 ft) tall. Consider navigating the site with a guide, who'll teach you about the culture's proficiency in astronomy, mathematics, and geometry. Allow yourself plenty of time to explore the enormous site, and be sure to bring plenty of sunblock and water with you. Don't forget to bring your camera along to capture the ancient site in all its glory. Before you head to Uxmal, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly Uxmal trip itinerary planning app , to make sure you see all that Uxmal has to offer, including Uxmal.

more less

Create an itinerary including Uxmal

Start planning

Unable to display map at this time. Please try again later.

© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Uxmal Reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

4,097 reviews

• By Maureen H

  This UNESCO World Heritage site is more compact than Chichen Itza and not nearly as overwhelmed by tourists. And it’s utterly beautiful, with incredible vistas across the site. Be aware you will need....  more »

• By SteveAntpitta

  Uxmal is another great Mayan archeopogica; site, also heavily restored. It is smaller than Chichen Itza, but wonderful in its own right. We also went to the light show at night. The show is great...  more »

View more on TripAdvisor »

Places to stay near Uxmal

Plan your trip to Uxmal

• Get a personalized plan

  A complete day-by-day itinerary
  based on your preferences

• Customize it

  Refine your plan. We'll find the
  best routes and schedules

• Book it

  Choose from the best hotels
  and activities. Up to 50% off

• Manage it

  Everything in one place.
  Everyone on the same page.