A beautiful little colonial town with a relaxed feel, set around a large plaza flanked by an imposing Franciscan Cathedral. There are three impressive Cenotes or sinkholes that are worth visiting in the area and can be swum in.
To really understand this magnificent site, you need to have either a half or full day tour. The giant stepped pyramid of Kukulkan dominates the ancient city and from its heights you can contemplate structures such as the Warrior’s Temple, the moon observatory Caracol or the Giant Ball Court
This once major Mayan religious site was chosen by the Spanish as a centre to convert the locals to Christianity. A huge convent and church was begun in 1549, reusing Mayan stonework, and the whole complex was painted rich ochre yellow leading to its nickname as ‘the golden city’.
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