Sayil

The expansive site contains multiple architectural groups, including the Grand Palace with its 85-meter-long facade and ninety individual rooms across three levels.

The settlement reached its peak around 900 AD with a population of 10,000 residents within the city and 7,000 inhabitants in surrounding areas.

The structures at Sayil demonstrate the Puuc architectural style, characterized by limestone construction and geometric patterns on the upper wall sections.

Visitors can access the archaeological site between 8 AM and 5 PM daily, with an entrance fee of 75 Mexican pesos per person.

Archaeological investigations conducted between 1983 and 1988 uncovered 30,000 ceramic fragments, providing insights into daily life patterns.

Location: Oxkutzcab

Part of: Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal

GPS coordinates: 20.17776,-89.65218

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:36