A series of small hills rises to the southwest of the Yucatan Peninsula. The natives called this zone “the small Ticul sierra” or Puuc region. On these low hills, the prehispanic Maya built several towns that formed a unit of great political, religious and military importance. This northern Maya region, or Puuc region, had its capital at Uxmal.
\r\n\r\nModern researches have only clarified the importance of Uxmal as a political and religious center in the Yucatan Maya area. It is known that the role of Uxmal was comparable to those of cities such as Chichen Itza or Mayapan. The name Uxmal is uncertain, although there are two accepted etymologies. The name could mean \"built three times\" or also have something to do with the agricultural potential of the area.
\r\n\r\nVisitors rank Uxmal among the top Maya archaeological sites. It is certainly one of the most harmonious and peaceful. Fascinating and well-preserved structures made of pink limestone cover the area. Some of the most noteworthy buildings of Uxmal are the Governor's Palace, the Nunnery Quadrangle, the Ballcourt, the Platform of the Jaguars and the house of the Turtles. Undoubtedly the best known of its buildings is the Pyramid of the Magician, unusual among Maya structures, as its contours are oval or elliptical in shape rather than rectilineal.
\r\n\r\nClose to Uxmal, you can visit other smaller archaeological sites such as Sayil, Kabah, and Labná Xlapak. Along with Uxmal, these ruins are collectively known as the Puuc route.
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Among the typical beverages of the region are the refreshing chaya with lemon smoothie; aguas frescas in flavors as lime, bitter orange, soursop, and pitahaya; and xtabentun, a sweet liqueur made from the flower of the same name.
After delighting your palate with any of these delicious dishes, you can taste some typical desserts of the Yucatan region. Try the champolas, a refreshing smoothie made with mango, soursop, mamey, coconut, or a combination of any of these. Remember to have an almond margarita, a sweet made with almond paste and sugar, stuffed with a thick coconut cream; dulce de frijol, made with beans, sugar and orange juice.
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