Why Is Uxmal Important?

Uxmal was designated a World Heritage site in 1996. Uxmal Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. The site is the most important representative of the Puuc architectural style, which flourished in the Late Classic Period (ad 600–900). ... The site of Uxmal is a dry grass savanna area, but the surrounding region is heavily forested.

How was Uxmal built?

Even before the restoration work, Uxmal was in better condition than many other Maya sites. Much was built with well-cut stones set into a core of concrete not relying on plaster to hold the building together. The Maya architecture here is considered matched only by that of Palenque in elegance and beauty.

Is Uxmal worth visiting?

Very good site, worth a visit. Uxmal is a very good site and the main pyramid is particularly striking. You can't climb it but can climb a couple of others. In all we spent 2 hours there which was enough to cover the whole site.