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Sayil is a city in Yucatan in Mexico.
background
Sayil roughly means "place of the ants" and was one of the most important cities in the region during the Puuc era. The place also takes place in a Mayan story that was recorded in the so-called Chilam-Balam writings (records of local traditions). Around 800 AD, the city is believed to have reached its peak with up to 9,000 inhabitants. John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood rediscovered the ruins of the city in 1842, and Teobert Maler followed suit in 1886. Today, the extensive complex is a key element of the so-called Puuc Route, although actually only the great palace has been restored.
getting there
By plane
The closest airport is undoubtedly the one in Merida. Alternatively there is the in Campeche, but it also has a poorer road connection to the greater distance.
By train
In the street
From the center of Merida and from the airport you drive in a south-westerly direction Uman. Here you turn in a southerly direction (direction Xtepen and Uxmal) and after 5 km cross the MEX 180 onto the MEX 261, which you now follow for approx. 80 km. You pass it after 55 km Uxmal. Between Kabah and Sanakté one turns in the direction Sayil from. About 3 km later you reach the site.
Sayil lies between Xlabpak and Kabah at the Ruta Puucconnecting some Puuc style Maya sites.
By boat
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- The great palace. This one, also called El Palacio, is the largest of its kind in the Puuc region. It is 70 meters long and has three floors. The grand staircase and the images of the rain god Chaac are worth seeing.
- El Mirador. This building is crowned by facade decorations.
- South temple. The so-called Templo del Sur has seven entrances of different sizes.
- Ball court
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
health
Practical advice
The excavation zone is accessible daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry is 60 MXN.
