Uxmal

Cruise to Mexico (Uxmal)

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December 16th 2010
We took a cruise to Mexico and stopped at Progreso and Cozumel. From Progreso we took a tour to the Mayan ruins at Uxmal. These ruins date from the tenth century AD and are considered one of the most complex and beautiful expressions of Puuc architecture. Puuc means "hilly country" and is the name given to the hills nearby. The tallest structure, Magicians Pyramid, rises to an astounding 115 feet ... read more

North America » Mexico

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The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more