Historic Site · Uxmal, Mexico
Uxmal
Uxmal is an ancient Maya city of the classical period located in present-day Mexico.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Uxmal, Mexico |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Area | Area: 37.586 km² |
| Coordinates | 20.3594° N, 89.7714° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Uxmal is known for
Uxmal is an ancient Maya city of the classical period located in present-day Mexico.
About Uxmal
Uxmal is an ancient Maya city of the classical period located in present-day Mexico. It is considered one of the most important archaeological sites of Maya culture, along with Palenque, Chichen Itza and Calakmul in Mexico, Caracol and Xunantunich in Belize, and Tikal in Guatemala. It is located in the Puuc region of the western Yucatán Peninsula, and is considered one of the Maya cities most representative of the region's dominant architectural style.
History
Modern history of the ruins Detail of the "House of the Turtles" Lights and Sound nightly show on Nunnery Quadrangle Sylvanus G. Morley made a map of the site in 1909 which included some previously overlooked buildings. The Mexican government's first project to protect some of the structures from risk of collapse or further decay came in 1927.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Uxmal website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Uxmal |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport (MID) |
| Distance from the airport | 40.3 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) · Mérida, Mexico · 40.3 miles away
- Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport Tulum (TQO) · Tulum, Mexico · 137.4 miles away
Landmarks nearby
The closest landmarks in this library, by straight-line distance.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Uxmal?
Uxmal is an ancient Maya city of the classical period located in present-day Mexico.
Where is Uxmal located?
Uxmal is in Uxmal, Mexico. Its coordinates are 20.3594° N, 89.7714° W.
How do I get to Uxmal?
The nearest town is Uxmal, and the nearest airport is Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport (MID), about 40.3 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Uxmal?
Modern history of the ruins Detail of the "House of the Turtles" Lights and Sound nightly show on Nunnery Quadrangle Sylvanus G. Morley made a map of the site in 1909 which included some previously overlooked buildings.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uxmal — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q213232 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.inah.gob.mx/zonas/110-zona-arqueologica-de-uxmal?highlight=WyJ1eG1hbCJd — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.