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| Just 14 miles north
of Merida, this northernmost of all historic Mayan
cities was discovered in 1941. The highlights are
the Temple of the Seven Dolls, Xlacah cenote (sacred
well), surrounding Ecological Park and museum. Closed
Mondays. |
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| 30 miles south of
Merida, Mayapan was a great Mayan city that covered
two and a half square miles. Before the citywas
abandoned around 1450, it had a walled City Center
that included a great pyramid, the circular El Caracol
(snail) Temple, thousands of buildings and close
to 20 wells. Ever so slowly it is re-emerging from
the jungle. |
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| 50 miles south of
Merida. The restoration site of the great city of
Uxmal is also an archeological resort, replete with
hotels, restaurants, Visitor Center and weekly Sound-and-Light
Show. Uxmal was the center of the Xiu kingdom and
its ruins reflect its stature. Pyramid of the Magician,
Great Pyramid, Nunnery Quadrangle, Turtle House
and Governor's Palace are just a few of the highlights
that keep visitors entranced . . . and out of breath
from the climbing. |
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| 75 miles southwest
of Merida. Perhaps the finest of the restored Mayan
historic cities, it takes an entire day to see all
the fascinating cites. Among the 18 fully excavated
structures are El Castillo Pyramid, Main Ball Court
(one of nine) with Temples at either end, Observatory
and famous Sacred Well. Most visitors take two days
to view the site. Light and Sound Show on-site.
Open daily. |
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