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The Puuc Route is an extraordinary itinerary road that connects five main Mayan sites : Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil, Xlapak and Labnà. Most of these cities were vassals of Uxmal, and were linked together by Sacbé, white paths of piled stones that were more than a meter high to be sheltered from the vegetation and to remain passable in case of rain. Some archaeologists believe they also had an astronomical role.  On the road, Yucatan The Mayan-Yucatec term Puuc has acquired various connotations; it is used to designate a geographical area, an archaeological region and an architectural style, as well as a period in the history of the Mayans. That is, in essence, it has a geographical-cultural meaning. The Puuc region shows specific and peculiar architectural and decorative elements such as the multi-storey structures, the finishing of the stones that cover the buildings, assembled like a mosaic, the insertion of columns on the facades and on the base, the complex decoration with anthropomorp...

The Convents Route is an extraordinary, off-the-beaten-path, itinerary that crosses the central-western part of Yucatan, passing through some of the most magnificent colonial convents and various Mayan villages. It is also intertwined with the Ruta Puuc, where you can explore Mayan archaeological sites and some beautiful  cenotes . Most of these churches were built by the Franciscans who reached this part of the world in 1524, to evangelize the local population. This is the perfect route for those who want to immerse themselves in the life and traditions of less touristy Mexico and learn about the history of the Yucatan . TICUM Ticum church Not much information can be found about the Ticum church, but it was the first one we came across while driving from the Caribbean coast to Uxmal, and we loved it. It has the typical charm of the abandoned places where nature has gradually integrated with architecture. Ticum church TEKAX The parish of San Juan Bautista, located in the center of...