Mexico’s Adventure Route for Adrenaline Junkies

The Puuc Route (puuc means “mounds”) is a tour of archaeological sites that has undoubtedly become one of the favorite tours for locals and visitors to the Mexican Caribbean’s Yucatan Peninsula alike.

Not only because Yucatan is one of the safest states in the country but also because of its excellent tourist offer that includes a cosmopolitan city. The state is considered the cultural and gastronomic capital of southeastern Mexico, has 19 archaeological sites open to the public, dream beaches, and, of course, eco-tourism and adventure activities that allow you to coexist with nature to the fullest extent.

This tour includes the archaeological sites of Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil, Xlapak, Labna, Oxkintok, Grutas de Calcehtok, and Grutas de Loltun. Throughout visitors will encounter fully restored structures, others in the process, and some that are still covered with grass, trees, and dense vegetation.

The latter are very similar to those found by the first explorers at the end of the last century. In addition, as you travel along this route, there are villages steeped in history, artisans and the best of Yucatan cuisine.

Kabah
Kabah is located a few miles southeast of Uxmal. Its name has been interpreted as “Lord of the strong or powerful hand.” The importance of this city can be seen in the fact that the Maya, even after the Spanish conquest, mention it in the Chilam Balam, which is why it is believed that it was a site similar in importance to Uxmal.

The ruins extend on both sides of the road in a pervasive jungle area. It is located in the lower part of a valley, surrounded by hills of medium height, in which small temples can be seen at the top, where the main buildings of Nohpat and Uxmal can be seen from the horizon.