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Uxmal Light and Sound Show from Merida
Recommended for your Merida trip
Free Cancellation
up to 24 hours in advance
8 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 1 more
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
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Overview
Uncover the mysteries of the ancient Mayans during a full-day tour of Uxmal from Merida. Discover the significant archeological site in both illuminating daylight and atmospheric darkness as you witness a spectacular light and sound show. Gain insight into ancient Mayan civilizations as you follow your knowledgeable guide to the majestic Pyramid of the Magician and Governor’s Palace. Then, as darkness blankets the site, prepare yourself for one of the world’s most acclaimed and astounding light and sound shows. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.
- Uxmal tour and evening sound and light show from Merida
- Enjoy a scenic drive down the Yucatan Peninsula to Uxmal
- Take a guided tour of the archeological wonders of Uxmal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Learn about Puuc architecture at the Pyramid of the Magician and Governor's Palace
- Be amazed as Uxmal and the Maya world come to life during the sound and light show
- Small-group tour ensures a personalized experience with an expert guide
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Admire the scenery of the picturesque Mexican countryside during your journey to Uxmal.
On arrival at the sacred and splendid site of Uxmal (admission not included), set out on your adventure to discover some of Mexico’s most magnificent Mayan architecture. Discover the mysterious allure of Mayan civilization as you follow your guide on a comprehensive tour of the site.
Visit the Nunnery Quadrangle to admire the intricate friezes depicting owls and serpents; learn about the astronomical significance of the court’s positioning; and gaze upward at the majestic Pyramid of the Magician, marveling at the precision of its elaborate design. See, too, the gorgeous Governer’s Palace, upon the façade of which are over 100 images of the prominent Mayan deity Chaac, the god of rain.
As the sky begins to fade into inky blackness, take your seat at the Nunnery Quadrangle and immerse yourself in the theatrical drama of Uxmal’s luminescent light and sound show. Gaze amazedly as Mayan myths are recreated through the medium of light, watching colors explode into the sky above historically significant structures.
On arrival at the sacred and splendid site of Uxmal (admission not included), set out on your adventure to discover some of Mexico’s most magnificent Mayan architecture. Discover the mysterious allure of Mayan civilization as you follow your guide on a comprehensive tour of the site.
Visit the Nunnery Quadrangle to admire the intricate friezes depicting owls and serpents; learn about the astronomical significance of the court’s positioning; and gaze upward at the majestic Pyramid of the Magician, marveling at the precision of its elaborate design. See, too, the gorgeous Governer’s Palace, upon the façade of which are over 100 images of the prominent Mayan deity Chaac, the god of rain.
As the sky begins to fade into inky blackness, take your seat at the Nunnery Quadrangle and immerse yourself in the theatrical drama of Uxmal’s luminescent light and sound show. Gaze amazedly as Mayan myths are recreated through the medium of light, watching colors explode into the sky above historically significant structures.
Itinerary
Your tour begins with pickup from a meeting point by small-group van.
Enjoy lunch and relax on the scenic drive to the ancient Maya site of Uxmal, the most splendid of the Puuc sites, boasting some of the finest examples of Maya architecture you'll ever see.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Free
Enjoy a two-hour guided tour of Uxmal, highlighting the site’s structures, geometrical figures and masks of the Mayan’s most significant deity, Chaac.
Visit the Nunnery Quadrangle, where friezes represent owls and serpents, and learn the meaning behind the four multi-level buildings arranged around a central plaza. Look up at the oval-shaped Pyramid of the Magician (the Pyramid of the Soothsayer), unrivaled in the beauty of its precise design. View more than 100 images of Chaac on the facade of the Governor’s Palace, where a central doorway was built in astronomical alignment with the planets.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Not Included
Then, as the sky darkens, take your seat in the Nunnery Quadrangle and prepare yourself for the theatrical drama of Uxmal's spectacular sound and light show, acclaimed as one of the finest in the world.
Watch in amazement as the splendors of the Maya world are recreated with light and sounds, capturing the mystery and magic of Uxmal's past.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Not Included
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