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Uxmal Pyramid of the Magician: Private Twilight Ruins Experience

Discover Uxmal, the finest example of Puuc Maya architecture, with a private certified guide — the oval Pyramid of the Magician, the Governor's Palace, and the Nunnery Quadrangle, far less visited than Chichén Itzá.

What to expect

Your private transfer heads south from Progreso (~80 km) into the rolling Puuc hills — a landscape strikingly different from the flat coastal plain. At Uxmal, the elliptical Pyramid of the Magician rises 35 metres above a jungle clearing; your guide narrates its construction across five distinct building periods. The Governor's Palace is considered the supreme achievement of pre-Columbian architecture in Mexico. Iguanas bask on carved friezes as you explore at a leisurely pace with no coach-group pressure.

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Progreso Yucatan Tours by Russel (private guide)
From USD 130 per person (private vehicle, certified guide; site admission ~MXN 671 / ~USD 35 paid on-site)
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Good to know

Allow 5–6 hours round-trip. Uxmal is roughly 80 km south of Progreso — confirm timing carefully against all-aboard. The site has limited shade; bring a hat, sunscreen and water. Site admission paid at the gate. Pre-book your private guide at least one week ahead.

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