The Puuc region is full of hundreds of archaeological sites, big and small, but the vast majority of visitors to this area only ever experience Uxmal.
The focus of this expedition is to discover the wonders of some lesser-visited Maya Puuc sites, including seldom visited Chacmultún in the municipality of Tekax, as well as Labná and Sayil.
Aside from its famous arch, Labná is also notable for its Palacio, which is one of the longest contiguous structures in the Puuc region at approximately 120 meters (393.7 feet) in length. Sayil, which is even larger, boasts several stunning buildings, including the structure known as El Mirador, which is built on a four-meter platform and topped with a chamber divided into two rooms and heightened by a crest or roof comb.
For 2,000 pesos, the tour includes all transportation, tickets, lunch at a Yucatecan restaurant, bottled water along the way, and the guiding services of Yucatán Magazine Senior Editor Carlos Rosado van der Gracht — a certified INAH guide and Ph.D. candidate in the field of Heritage Studies.
There are two chances to join us. We depart Tuesday, Jan. 16 and Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 7 a.m. sharp from Calle 50A, at Parque de la Mejorada, in Mérida. We will return no later than 5:30 p.m. Look for our small bus outside Los Almendros.
Space is limited, so RSVP with Yesica at yesicabenitez@roofcatmedia.com
*If you have an INAPAM card or INE, please bring it along.
