Uxmal Light and Sound Show

 

Explore your curious side and experience the mysteries of the ancient Maya by day and night and discover the histories of Uxmal with an astonishing sound and light show Highlights - Learn about the architecture at the Pyramid of the Magician and Governor's Palace - Enjoy a traditional Mexican lunch in a nearby village - Be in awe as Uxmal and the Maya world come to life during the sound and light show Immerse yourself in the history of the fascinating archaeological ruins at the Maya city of Uxmal. With some of the most extraordinary Mayan ruins in the Yucatan peninsula, Uxmal was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, and its name originally derived from Oxmal, meaning “three times built”. Discover the magnificent Mayan architecture that has been restored and preserved over time, and take a tour of the ancient complex. The must-sees are the Adivino (The Pyramid of the Magician), the grand Nunnery Quadrangle, the Ballcourt, where a ritual Mesoamerican game was played that sometimes involved human sacrifice and the Governor's Palace. With hundreds of complex sculptures carved into the facades of these impressive buildings, you cannot help but wonder what this brilliant site once looked like. You will not be disappointed with the number of other temple-pyramids, quadrangles, and other monuments, some of considerable size, and in varying states of preservation. These include the North Long Building, the House of the Birds, the House of the Turtles, the Grand Pyramid, the House of the Doves, and the South Temple. It’s definitely worth taking the extra time to explore all on offer. After so much to see, you will have some free time to relax enjoy a delicious and authentic Mexican lunch in a nearby village. As the daylight starts to come to an end, you will be taken back to the Nunnery Quadrangle, where you can learn more about the history, myths and legends of the area as the sun sets, whilst admiring the beauty of the Uxmal temples and watch them come to life, illuminated in a spectrum of colours. Do not miss this fantastic tour, it certainly will be something that you will be able to picture in your head for many years to come. Languages English and Spanish