Uxmal, is another stunning Maya place along my "Ruta Maya". Less appealing than Palanque and certain monuments were closed due to renovation but it was worth the one hour travel bus from Merida to here. Only drawback when visiting these beautiful sites is that it is always bloody hot and ,at times, really unbereable. Said that,better a very hot and sunny day than a wet and foggy one. I really love a few buildings of this marvellous site like: The Palace of the Governor which is a long low building. The Adivino "Pyramid of the Magician" which is, unlike the other structures, oval rather than square, in shape, for instance. The Nunnery Quadrangle which is believed to be the government house of the archaeological site. It is fine with beautiful decorations and carvings, just flawless, and
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