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Ancient Sites in Mexico



Below is an illustrated index of the 10 ancient sites in mexico profiled on Sacred Destinations so far. For photo credits, please see corresponding articles.


Featured Ancient Sites in Mexico

Uxmal, Yucatan
The late-Classic Maya site of Uxmal was built before the 10th century AD and is one of the most complex and harmonious expressions of Puuc architecture.
Chichén Itzá is the largest of the ancient Mayan ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula. A center of Mayan pilgrimage for over 1,000 years, it is now one of Mexico's most-visited tourist destinations.
Chiapas
Widely considered the most atmospheric and magical of the Mayan sites, Palenque was at its peak from 600 to 700 AD. It is famed for its unique and impressive architecture and royal history.

All Ancient Sites in Mexico

Coba
Coba
Yucatan
Kabah
Kabah
Yucatan
Museo Amparo
Museo Amparo
Puebla
Palenque
Palenque
Chiapas
Templo Mayor
Templo Mayor
Mexico City
Teotihuacán
Teotihuacán
Mexico City
Tulum
Tulum
Yucatan
Uxmal
Uxmal
Uxmal




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