Uxmal Archaeological Zone

It was our first encounter with Mayan civilization when the House of Magician came into our sight, which was really mind-blowing to us all! Even thought we did some homework before visiting the ruins, still we spent 4+ hours there, so much historical stories behind each building / each piece of sculpture, and so much knowledge to learn! It’s a place to visit again, you can completely immerse yourself into the Mayan mystery without hustle.
Recommend to plan well and arrive at 8:00 am to avoid the hot weather later on, we brought snacks and drinks so that we could get lunch a bit late at Muna and came back to continue on another site nearby which was Choco museum.

A must-visit site. Awe inspiring and less crowded than ChichenItza. Our guide, Fernando was knowledgeable and tried to make it fun. We were able to climb up and see it close up. A fun day.

Great experience! I’ve been here multiple times and I recommend it. Keep in mind that’s usually very hot and you’d have to walk a lot.

A very well kept archaeological site. The ground are clean and easy to walk through. Unfortunately after the pandemic we weren't allowed inside the pyramid or the surrounding buildings. Hopefully they will figure something out as it would be nice to climb the pyramid.

My favorite place in the Yucatan! And definitely worth the drive from Merida. Absolutely incredible to walk through this ancient Mayan city and immerse yourself among the ruins and lizards. It was way less crowded than Chichen Itza, which made the overall experience more enjoyable and less hectic. You are actually able to give the site the attention it deserves. When you visit, make sure to bring water and a hat!

We so much preferred our time here to Chichen Itza. Firstly, it's an incredible whole city complex with multiple pyramids. You can't walk up the pyramids themselves but you can walk up and around the complex and it's all a giant elevated, Mayan-constructed platform on top of a Cenote. The carvings were incredibly well preserved and detailed. Just gorgeous. And a peaceful, natural vibe to the whole place. We went on a rainy Sunday, so maybe that had something to do with it, but there were plenty of locals (free for Mexicans on Sundays) and not so many tourists and the ones that were there (lolol like yours truly) seemed genuinely interested and respectful of the space. There were food and souvenirs available for sale but only at the entrance/exit so you didn't feel barraged by commercialism along the whole route like at Chichen Itza - not that I'm against people hustling to make a living, just, the vibe here and our attention was so much more focused on the space and it's history and we felt more relaxed and enjoyed it more. More trees for shade too it felt like, and it appeared more wheelchair accessible in many parts (though not all structures for sure). Finally, the Choco History museum across the street is totally worth a stop if you're out here and have the time/resources, left a review for that too, it was delightful. Would have liked to have checked out the nearby hacienda and its history had time and transport permitted. Final note, if you take the Oriente Bus, don't despair: the last one back to Merida was supposed to come for 5, but it did actually make it around 5:40 after all. A wonderful day trip from Mérida all in all;

Wow! Stunning and impressive. It’s a beautiful sight. The ruins are huge but you can easily see them in less than an hour. The grounds are really nice.

Uxmal is a really must see archeological site in Mexiko. We went there on a Wednesday morning at 8 o’clock. And we were pleased to see only a few tourists at this time - much less than in chichen itza!! And the site itself is as impressive as the one in chichen itza or even better. The main temple is bigger than el Castillo in chichen itza and looks impressive! There are no information plates inside - we recommend to go in there with one of the guides.

This was my favorite archeological site in the Yucatan. It's a large area and the ruins are densely populated. I went during a weekday and it was surprisingly not very busy. A lot less touristy than Chichen-Itza and just as amazing and impressive.

Wanting to avoid the honeypot that is Chichen Itza, we opted for a day trip to Uxmal. It's definitely worth seeing and absolutely not overrun by tourists. The whole site gives you a really vivid picture of the place and how it was used and developed over the years. It was a short bus ride to get there and the guide was great and very knowledgeable.

Once you get over the excessive parking price of $120 and the not-as-crazy-as-Chichen Itzá entry price this place is FANTASTIC!

It's like Tomb Raider. In real life. And. It. Rocks.
It's awesome.

Lots and lots to see and to explore while not getting harassed by vendors and people trying to sell you stuff you don't want to buy.

I enjoyed Uxmal waaaay more than Chichen Itzá, there's less people, more eclectic stuff and you feel like you're on an expedition. It's truly amazing.

You can't miss it!!!

The Mayan Archaeological sites always amaze me. How is it these magnificent temples are constructed without the help of modern technology between the periods of 600-1000 AD as research suggests. It's an incredible wonder that most will never understand but should go visit for themselves. It is so nice to see and experience the ruins that have been left behind for many people to explore. The preservation efforts are greatly appreciated, especially in the modern day, where so much history is being destroyed because of political correctness in many other parts of the world. Supporting places like Uxmal helps preserve landmarks for future generations to hopefully appreciate such beautiful sites and interesting history. We enjoyed our time here and seeing all the iguanas roaming around so freely.

As much as I enjoyed Chichen Itza, Uxmal was better. I went during high season and there were a fraction of the guests. It's much more interactive. You get up close and personal with the ruins.

Better than Chicen Itza. Very well kept, no vendors trying to sell you garbage every second of your visit. No signs or explanation so prepare before.

Add this to your itinerary if in Yucatan. Such a magical place! Getting to experience this on a beautiful day was amazing!

Rented a car drove thru the Ruta Puc and saw several archeological sites plus little towns.

Went there early in the morning, before the crowds and loved it! The best thing is that there are so many well preserved details. The art is breathtaking! It's worth taking a guide. Years ago I went to see the lightshow at night, which was a great experience. One of the most beautiful arqueologic sites im Mexico.

What a fantastic place to visit! It makes a wonderful day trip from Merida, if you have the time. Uxmal Archaeological Zone is best known for structures with some of the most intricate carvings in the Yucatan, not to mention the expansive grandeur of the site itself. It really is amazing how advanced the Maya civilization was!

And you don't need to take an expensive guided tour to get to the Uxmal Archaeological Zone! You can take a local bus from Merida for a very inexpensive price.

My wife and I enjoyed our visit so much that we did a detailed write-up about this site on our travel blog (see URL in photos). In particular, we provide detailed instructions on how to get to the Uxmal Archaeological Zone from Merida without a car! Just click Locations > Mexico > Uxmal to find the post.

Awesome place. Very big and well consevated. Prices are high. You can explore a lot and learn so much. A place to visit again. Read about it before your visit.

It was the best archeological zone among the ones that I visited! I'd rate Uxmal > Coba/Tulum > Chichen Itza.
The pyramid is really nicely located in the middle of other ruins and green grass, trees. I especially liked the view of it from the higher place with trees.
Like other places, you need to pay two times from two different windows.
We traveled from Valladolid in the morning to reach there around 9 am, there was no crowd at all and peaceful :)

I’ve been to these ruins multiple times. They are beautiful, a lot less busy than the famous Chichen Itzá and also older than Chichen. I’d recommend going on an overcast day, or early in the morning so that you can avoid the Hot mid day sun as it was scorching on the day we were there. These ruins are also not very elderly friendly as there are a lot of spots where you have to climb the ruin staircases which do not meet any modern building code. It’s super cool to be able to walk and step on the ruins however for my grandma it was very difficult. It’s also free for Mexicans on Sundays so I will keep that in mind for next time.