Izamal

The yellow city—a pueblo mágico where every building glows gold

Duration
Half day
Entrance Fee
MXN 0Free town and ruins
Best Time
Early morning for soft light; year-round

Overview

Izamal is called the "Yellow City" because every building in the center is painted the same golden yellow, creating a stunning visual effect. The massive Convento de San Antonio de Padua was built atop a Mayan pyramid using stones from the original structures. Additional Mayan pyramids are scattered through town, including Kinich Kakmó—one of Mexico's largest.

Highlights

  • All-yellow colonial architecture
  • Convento de San Antonio de Padua
  • Kinich Kakmó pyramid (climbable)
  • Horse-drawn carriage tours
  • Artisan crafts shopping

Getting There

Mérida

70 km away (1 hours)

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Location

Coordinates: 20.9306, -89.0167

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