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Xculok Destination Guide

Delve into Xculok in Mexico

Xculok in the region of Campeche is a city in Mexico - some 606 mi or ( 976 km ) East of Mexico City , the country's capital .

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Current time in Xculok is now 08:52 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " America/Merida " with a UTC offset of -6 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Yaxche, Yalnon, Villahermosa, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, and Sanakte. While being here, make sure to check out Yaxche . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Xculok ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Uxmal

Uxmal is an ancient Maya city of the classical period. Today it is one of the most important archaeological sites of Maya culture, along with those of Caracol, Xunantunich, Chichen Itza and Tikal. It is located in the Puuc region and is considered one of the Maya cities most representative of the region's dominant architectural style. It is located 62 km south of Mérida, capital of Yucatán state in Mexico. Its buildings are noted for their size and decoration.

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Located at 20.36 -89.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: Former populated places in Mexico, Maya sites in Yucatán, Mesoamerican pyramids, Populated places established in the 1st millennium, Uxmal, Visitor attractions in Yucatán, World Heritage Sites in Mexico

Sayil

Sayil is a Maya archaeological site in the Mexican state of Yucatán, in the southwest of the state, south of Uxmal. It was incorporated together with Uxmal as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Sayil flourished principally, albeit briefly, during the Terminal Classic period. A number of badly damaged monuments suggest that Sayil was governed by a local royal dynasty, with wealth among lineages based, at least in part, upon control of the best agricultural lands.

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Located at 20.18 -89.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: Former populated places in Mexico, Maya sites in Yucatán, Visitor attractions in Yucatán

Pyramid of the Magician

The Pyramid of the Magician (Spanish: Pirámide del adivino) is a Mesoamerican step pyramid located in the ancient, Pre-Columbian city of Uxmal, Mexico. The structure is also referred to as the Pyramid of the Dwarf, Casa el Adivino, and the Pyramid of the Soothsayer. The pyramid is the tallest and most recognizable structure in Uxmal.

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Located at 20.36 -89.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in Mesoamerica, Buildings and structures in Yucatán, Maya architecture, Mesoamerican pyramids, Museums in Yucatán, Pyramids, Uxmal, Visitor attractions in Yucatán

Kabah (Maya site)

Kabah (also spelled Kabaah, Kabáh, Kahbah and Kaba) is a Maya archaeological site in the south-east of the Mexican state of Yucatán. Kabah is to the south of Uxmal, and is connected to that city by a grand 18 km long raised pedestrian causeway 5 meters wide with monumental arches at each end. Kabah is the second largest ruin of the Puuc region after Uxmal. The name "Kabah" or "Kabaah" is usually taken to be archaic Maya language for "strong hand".

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Located at 20.25 -89.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Former populated places in Mexico, Maya sites in Yucatán, Visitor attractions in Yucatán

Bolonchén, Campeche

Bolonchén or Bolonchén de Rejón (Bolon Che'e'en in Modern Maya) is a town in the Mexican state of Campeche, about 120 km East from the state capital, Campeche, in Hopelchén Municipality. The name "Bolonchén" means "Nine Wells" in the Maya language. "de Rejón" commemorates Manuel Crescencio Rejón, a lawyer who helped draft the 1917 Constitution and who was born here. Previously the Pueblo was named Bolonchenticul. It was renamed in September 1955 to Balonchén de Rejón .

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Located at 20.00 -89.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Tags: Maya sites in Campeche, Populated places in Campeche