Izamal, Colonial settlement in Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico.
The city contains five major pyramids from Pre-Columbian times, including a structure with a base covering more than two acres of land.
Spanish colonizers established this settlement in 1543, building the Franciscan monastery of San Antonio de Padua directly upon an existing Maya pyramid.
The population maintains a strong connection to Maya heritage through the continued use of Yucatec Maya language alongside Spanish in daily communication.
The main structures of interest spread across 53 square kilometers, requiring visitors to plan extended time for exploring the archaeological and colonial areas.
Every building in the central district displays a yellow color scheme, implemented during the 1950s through a municipal initiative.
Location: Izamal Municipality
Inception: 1543
Elevation above the sea: 15 m
Address: 97540 Izamal, Yucatan, Mexico 97540 Izamal
Website: http://izamal.gob.mx
GPS coordinates: 20.93139,-89.01778
Latest update: October 24, 2025 13:25
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