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Aké

In its central part there is a terrace known as the Gran Plaza. Surrounding this area one can see the main buildings where the governing class lived. Its 32 kilometers long sacbé (white pre-hispanic road) stands out, which used to connect it with Izamal. There is a wall surrounding the city and covering part of the sacbé, which suggests the existence of conflict between these two great cities, once allies. Located 32 km from Merida, by road 80 to Tixcocob, exit to the right at km. 25.
Visiting hours: Tuesday to Sunday 8:00 to 17:00.

Izamal: Mexico's magical town

This place is also known as City of the Three Cultures, because of its combination of characteristics from its pre-hispanic past, the colonial period, and present times. Visit the convent, which has a museum inside and a praying alter, there is also the great light and sound show every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 20:30 hours.

Tunkas

Worth of attention in this municipality are the colonial constructions, such as the Temple de Tunkas, in the capital of the municpality, as well as several archaeological zones.
Located 86 km southwest from Merida.
There are four cenotes: X’tekdzonot, Mumundzonot, Lukun Chan and Chan X’azul, where visitors can bathe in f res h water or practice cave diving.

Tekal de Venegas

Here you will find an Eco-archaeological trail named Oxwatz. The tour starts with a visit to two of the eight former haciendas that surround the town and which had their peak during the XVIII century during the “green gold” boom. You can also enjoy a refreshing bath in one of the cool pools within the rain forest.
We highly recommend a visit to two temples of somber architecture which date back to colonial times; one in honor of San Ramon, the other of San Pedro.
Located 73 km from Merida, north of Izamal.

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