Piramide del Adivino — Attraction in Yucatán

The tallest structure at Uxmal, this pyramid is an iconic building in Maya architecture. It possesses an unusual elliptical plan with three enormous platforms that support two temples. It is thought that the shape of the pyramid is supposed to reflect the shape of a traditional thatched Mayan roof. It is also noteworthy that the pyramid is 115 feet tall which makes it 17 feet taller than the celebrated El Castillo at Chichén Itza. The two faces of the pyramid are very different. The eastern face is plain with a monumental simple staircase, while the western face is ornately decorated with two temples crowning it, both sculpted in rich detail. As far as I know it is the only structure at Uxmal that tourists are not...

One of the most famous and biggest step pyramides in Mexico! The Pyramid of the Magician is located in Mayan City named Uxmal in Jukatan and is surrounded by green park. Here before Colomb times two teams played a deadly game called „juego de pelota” Uxmal Pyramid of the Magician is a must-see object and important artefact of Mayan...

Be aware of a special video camera fee and General lack of explanatory signs. Otherwise this is a good place to visit. Notice that Egyptian pyramids were built to last forever but Mayan pyramids were only built to last for 52 years. Then, that age was over and they demolished what was there...