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Things to do in Uxmal

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The 19 highest-rated places in Uxmal, ranked by travellers.

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Uxmal Archaeological Zone 1 Historical places
Uxmal Archaeological Zone
4.8 · 21,610 reviews

Uxmal is a prominent Mayan archaeological site known for its Puuc architectural style, characterized by intricate stone...

Museo Choco-Story Uxmal 2 Museums
Museo Choco-Story Uxmal
4.6 · 3,505 reviews

Museo Choco-Story Uxmal is an interactive museum dedicated to the botanical and cultural history of cacao, located direc...

Piramide del Adivino 3 Historical places
Piramide del Adivino
4.8 · 364 reviews

The Piramide del Adivino, or Pyramid of the Magician, is the tallest and most iconic structure within the ancient Maya c...

Governor's Palace 4 Historical places
Governor's Palace
4.8 · 277 reviews

The Governor's Palace at Uxmal is widely considered the finest example of the Puuc architectural style in the Maya world...

Iglesia Católica De Muna 5 Temples
Iglesia Católica De Muna
4.6 · 59 reviews
Juego de Pelota (The ball game) 6 Historical places
Juego de Pelota (The ball game)
4.8 · 41 reviews
Zona Arqueologica Chunhuhub 7 Museums
Zona Arqueologica Chunhuhub
5 · 21 reviews
Casa de las Palomas 8 Historical places
Casa de las Palomas
4.6 · 23 reviews
El Arco, Yaxché Park 9 Parks
El Arco, Yaxché Park
4.2 · 18 reviews
Knowing Temple 1 10 Museums
Knowing Temple 1
4.9 · 16 reviews
La casa de las Tortugas (House of the turtles) 11 Museums
La casa de las Tortugas (House of the turtles)
4.5 · 11 reviews
St. Andrew Chulub Chapel 12 Temples
St. Andrew Chulub Chapel
4.1 · 12 reviews
Capilla de san Bernardo 13 Temples
Capilla de san Bernardo
4 · 4 reviews
Capilla San Sebastián 14 Temples
Capilla San Sebastián
4.3 · 3 reviews
Iglesia Nacional Presbiteriana "La Trinidad" 15 Temples
Iglesia Nacional Presbiteriana "La Trinidad"
5 · 2 reviews
Capilla de la Santa cruz 16 Temples
Capilla de la Santa cruz
4 · 3 reviews
Capilla San Felipe de Jesus 17 Temples
Capilla San Felipe de Jesus
4 · 2 reviews
Capilla Santa María 18 Temples
Capilla Santa María
4.2 · 5 reviews
Iglesia Adventista Del Séptimo Día - San José Tipceh 19 Temples
Iglesia Adventista Del Séptimo Día - San José Tipceh
4 · 2 reviews

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Spring and early autumn usually bring the most comfortable weather for sightseeing, with mild days and thinner crowds than mid-summer.

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Two to three days is enough to cover the main highlights, with extra time for day trips to nearby attractions.

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City centres are usually walkable, with public transport linking the main districts; check local apps for tickets and routes.

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Staying near the old town or main station keeps the top attractions within easy reach on foot or a short ride.

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Aventuro lists 19 curated attractions in and around Uxmal, ranked by traveller ratings.

Uxmal Archaeological Zone is the highest-rated place to visit in Uxmal right now.

The largest category is temples, with 9 places to explore.

Travellers also explore Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico City, Cancún.

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