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

Palenque 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. Chichén Itzá Yucatan 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. Uxmal 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.

All Ancient Sites in Mexico Chichén Itzá Yucatan Coba Yucatan Great Pyramid of Cholula Puebla, Puebla Kabah Yucatan Museo Amparo Puebla, Puebla Palenque Chiapas Templo Mayor Mexico City Teotihuacán Mexico City Tulum Yucatan Uxmal Uxmal, Yucatan

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