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Pictures of Uxmal
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Ancient Steps
These steps take you up to a higher level of the site where the Governor's Palace stands
Governor's Palace
The ruins are in remarkably good shape; the stone shows a lot of detail
Governor's Palace
Close-up showing some of the detail on the stonework
Gran Piramide
Not the tallest pyramid on the site, but you can climb this to get a good view looking north
View
The view facing north from the Gran Piramide
Wall with no Name
Behind the Gran Piramide, areas of the site are still under excavation by archaeologists
Majestic
The Magician's Pyramid (Piramide del Adivino) is the focus point of the site
Casa de las Tortugas
The house of the Turtles stands lower down and north of the Governor's Palace
Magician's Pyramid
View from the Governor's Palace
Uxmal Temples
Temple
Ball Court
Although not in as good a state as the ballcourt at Chichen Itza (and nowhere near as large) the one at Uxmal is still an intersting sight
Hoop
...the hoop in the ballcourt remains
Nun's Quadrangle
View of the Magician's Pyramid from the outside wall of the Nun's Quadrangle
Impressive Detail
Many of the buildings still show incredible detail from the stobe carvings left behind
Doorway
The main entrance to the Nun's Quadrangle
Magician's Courtyard
The entrance to the courtyard hosting the Magician's Pyramid
Center Focus
The Magician's Pyramid viewed close-up
Steep Steps
The detailed stones running along the edge of the stairway rise up in line with the stairway itself
Courtyard View
View of the Nun's Quadrangle from the courtyard of the Magician's Pyramid
No Name
A building behind the Gran Piramide en route to the wall
The Wall
Taken from ground level, the same wall as viewed from the Gran Piramide before
Governor's Perspective
Perpective of the Governor's Palace wall and the Magician's Pyramid in the distance
Rising from the Jungle
Uxmal is in the jungle: bring suntan lotion, a hat, water and insect repellent.
Mayaland Hotel Uxmal
A dip in the pool is the perfect tonic after a day of exploring the Mayan ruins in the intense heat here.
Mayaland Hotel Uxmal
One of the accommodation bunglaows at The Lodge
Mayaland Hotel Uxmal
The hotel's reception (foreground) is open-air and just 20 meters (c.60 feet) from the park's main entrance (background)