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The Governor’s Palace located here is considered by many to be a masterpiece of the pre-Hispanic civilization.

Source: Maya ruins of Uxmal boasts Puuc style architecture at its best

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Mexico has three outstanding Maya historical sites, and if you don’t have time to visit all three, here’s how to select only one to explore.

Source: Uxmal vs Coba vs Chichen Itza: Key Differences To Know Before You Visit

Explore one of the greatest Mayan ceremonial centers on a full-day tour of Uxmal. See the Pyramid of the Magician, Quadrangle of the Nuns, and more. Then, visit the ruins of Kabah, one of the largest archaeological sites in the Yucatan.

Source: Uxmal & Kabah Full-Day Tour from Merida

It was drawn up after travel experts selected a list of lesser-known sights and 1,000 UK globetrotters were asked to pinpoint the ones they’d most like to visit.

Source: Travellers reveal their favourite ‘alternative’ must-visit landmarks

Yucatán State and its capital city Mérida have been favorite getaways for Mexican vacationers, and with good reason. Whether you’re tasting the cuisine, exploring the markets of Merida, or walking the sacred grounds of Chichén Itzá, there’s no shortage of exciting experiences to be had in this exotic destination.

Source: 20 Ultimate Things to Do in Mérida and Yucatán State

Visiting the Yucatan Peninsula and the town of Valladolid, as well as the Los Colorados Biosphere Reserve, dining with local Mayans, seeing temples.

Source: Mexico: Valladolid and The Joys of the Yucatan – GoNOMAD Travel

Relatively undiscovered Uxmal offers visitors space to wander, and marvel at Mayan ruins.

Source: Get a step closer to Mayan pyramids in Uxmal, Mexico

Sanam N Khan explor­es Mexico and gives us a lowdow­n

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Mexico – Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal

If you’ve ever Googled photos of the seven wonders of the world, you’ll find serene and majestic shots — especially if you happen to find one where the sun is setting or rising.

However, if you’ve ever actually visited one, you know that there are often hordes of tourists and pure pandemonium.

That’s why we found alternatives to the “New Seven Wonders of the World.” These seven sites were chosen thanks to a contest put on by the New 7 Wonders Foundationin 2007 and include places like the Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, and the Colosseum.

While we think the wonders are still worth visiting, here are some other monuments to visit, sans crowds, while you’re in the country.

Instead of Christ the Redeemer, visit the Rio de Janeiro Cathedral.

Rio is a little hedonistic paradise so while you may want to give Christ a visit (plus the views on Corcovada are spectacular) you can atone more privately at the Rio de Janeiro Cathedral. The cathedral was designed by Edgar Fonseca in a modern style inspired by the style of Mayan pyramids.

Read more from source: 7 under-the-radar destinations to visit instead of the wonders of the world