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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.

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• By realtangobabe

  This was my favourite of all the ruins we saw in Mexico ( we went to Tulum, Calakmul, Chichen Itza and some smaller ruins such as Edzna and Kohunlich.) And it is the one ruin where I really recommend....  more »

• By rsf-brit

  Although having enjoyed both Chichen Itza and Uxmal, I think I enjoyed Uxmal a little more. There seemed to be more to see at Uxmal and it was far less crowded than Chichen Itza. We hired a private.....  more »

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