Xlapak Mayan Ruins. - Uxmal - TravBuddy

The Mayan ruins of Xlapak. Many people will tell you to skip Xlapak all together. I must tell you now. Do not miss this ruin site, the reason is this. Xlapak is endangered of falling to ruin, no pun intended. The Mexican government is doing everything it can to save this site. If they fail in the endeavour, Xlapak will become a lost Mayan city forever. Many of the Mayan ruins here are being destroyed by the elements, ect. Xlapak means "old walls" in maya. It is a late mayan ruin site from the classic era 600 to 1000 A.D.. You will find a palace on site with the upper facade decorated with a band of small columns, and three columes of masks of the god Chaac. It is a beautiful place and on the day we went they offered free tours. Become a part of this history. If one day they say Xlapak is lost forever, you can say to all. "I was there."