Uxmal is an ancient place name, as it appears in several early colonial documents, however, its etymology has not been satisfactorily explained. The traditional interpretation of the meaning of the word is "Three times built", which could be an allusion to several successive occupations of the site. It is also possible that the word ux ("harvest" in the Yucatec Maya) to transmit the idea of a region of abundant harvests, according to the agricultural potential of the Puuc region.Cultural importance is undoubtedly the most representative settlement of architecture the Puuc Region. Here the facades are decorated with masks of Chac, the Rain God, frets, panels with hieroglyphics and high crests. Among the most representative buildings are the Pyramid of the Magician, the Nunnery Quadrangle and the Casa de las Palomas. Location chronological principal: Late Classic 600-900 d.

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From the city of Merida, necessary move by the Federal Highway 261 towards Santa Elena. 9 kilometers after the village of Muna Lazaro Cardenas and 3 kilometers later, the archaeological site is located. Visitors can reach the site by public transport. Hours Monday through Sunday from 8:00 to 17:00 hours foreigners Costs: $ 99.00 $ 129.00 HACIENDA INAH GOB EDO, $ 188.00 TOTAL.. foreign Cost: $ 59.00 $ 73.00 HACIENDA GOB.EDO INAH. , $ 132.00 TOTAL. Teachers, retirees, pensioners and students $ 73. Free Bolero: INAPAN, Under 13 and disabled. Light and sound: Aliens $ 78.00, National $ 50.00 Free: INAPAN, Under 13 and disabled.