Uxmal

It is an ancient Mayan city from the classic period located in the state of Yucatán. This area is one of the most important Mayan archaeological sites along with those of Chichén Itzá and Tikal. It is located in the so-called Puuc area and is the most representative city of this architectural style. Its buildings stand out for their size and decoration. Between them, as well as between other cities in the area, there are built roads called sacbés, which in the Mayan language means “white road.” The buildings of this city take advantage of the terrain's relief to gain height and acquire very important volumes. In 1950, the restoration of Uxmal began, for which it was necessary to clean the area and carry out studies through which it was concluded that the abandonment of the city had occurred in the 13th century and not in the 15th century as was believed. The buildings of Uxmal are located on a north-south axis, something common in the cities of this region. They are grouped together taking advantage of the characteristics of the terrain, forming patios, normally quadrangular and closed, although there are some independent ones. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.