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| Archaeological Sites and the Ruta Puuc Route, Near Flycatcher Inn There are many exciting places to see while visiting the Yucatan, Mexico and staying at Flycatcher B&B Inn. Day trips can include visits to the ruins of Uxmal, Sayil, Xlapak, the stunning Arch of Labna, and the hacienda Tabi. Here are pictures of just a few of the richly historical sites you will want to see. John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood stayed for extended periods of time in the village of Santa Elena while "rediscovering" the ruins of Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil, and Labnah, among others, and were housed in what is now the small museum attached to the church. Many of the ceremonies and events they saw then have changed very little, right down to the traditional foods. Click here for full details on this history, culture, sights, activities and more. |
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| Uxmal is one of the more well known archaeological sites in the Yucatan. This is the Pyramid of the Magician, built and rebuilt 5 times between 850 and 925 A.D. |
| The Mayan ruins of Uxmal are just 15 KM (9 miles) north of Flycatcher Inn. Here, to the left of the Pyramid of the Magician, is Nunnery Quadrangle. |
| Evening Light and Sound Show at Uxmal |
| These are the faces of Chac, the Rain God. The amazing images with elephant-like noses cover the entire wall at the ruins of Kabah. Each ruin is famous for one detail, and Kabah is famous for this wall. |
| At the ruins of Xlapak, you can see the elephant-like nose on the images of Chac, the Rain God, which adorn this building. |
| Click Map to enlarge or print. More maps are available on our Maps & Driving Directions Page More pictures follow, below map. |
| The Governor's Palace at the ruins of Sayil features columns. As well, two large masks of Chac can be seen, both on the middle tier, one in the center and another on the left corner. |
| Visit the stunning Mayan Arch of Labna, dated 600-900 A.D. Worked into the elaborate stone detail are masks and serpents which protect the archway, an entrance to the city. Several sacbes, or ancient roads, lead up to the Arch. |
| A close up of Arch of Labna reveals detail showing a Chac Mask on the corner, a small 6 tiered roof palapa hut, and lattice work area. The zig zag pattern below represents the serpiente; the "Cascabel", or Rattlesnake. |
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| Columns at Labna Photo courtesy Irene Kontje |
| Mayapan Photo courtesy Irene Kontje |
| Fresco at Mayapan Photo courtesy Irene Kontje |