Resumen
Labna is a Mesoamerican archaeological site and ceremonial center of the pre-Columbian Mayan civilization, located in the "Puuc Hills" region of the Yucatan Peninsula. It is situated to the south of the large Mayan site Uxmal in the southwest of the present-day state of Yucatan, Mexico. It was incorporated with Uxmal as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Labna is one part of a massive archaeological route called "Puuc Route" The name Labna means "old house" and is characterized by its castle and triumphal arch, whose architectural style contrasts with that found in other Mayan cities. The site is dated to the Late Classic period and has evidence of settlements from the Early Classic period, giving a date range from 300 to 1000 AD. The buildings have columns that adorn the entrances, continuing with underground rooms. This style of the columns is evident mainly in the building’s primary entrance.
Among the buildings of the compound, there´s the existence of a half-buried pyramid which crest can be seen in excellent conditions. This pyramid is called the Labna Castle, a massive two-story Palace (El Palacio), which is one of the longest contiguous structures in the Puuc region at approximately 120 m (393.7 ft) in length.
From the palace, a ceremonial path (sacbe) extends to an elaborately decorated gateway arch (El Arco). The most striking architectural element, the Labna Arch, called by many as Arch of Triumph Maya. It is a solid horizontal bar with two curved ends, with a sober contrast to the center arch.
The arch is not an entrance to the city, but rather is a passageway between public areas. Next to this gateway stands El Mirador, a pyramid-like structure surrounded by a temple. Also on the site is the Temple of the Columns. The structural design and motifs of the site’s buildings are in the Mayan architectural style known as Puuc. This makes extensive use of well-cut stone forming patterns and depictions, including masks of the long-nosed rain god Chaac.
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Itinerario
- 6:00AMPick-up at your hotel or resort’s front lobby (times may vary depending on your location). Pick-up times are scheduled one day before departure.
- Drive to Labna ruins. 4+ hours drive if you are staying in Cancun area. 1hr to 1.5hrs drive if you are arriving on cruise to Progreso or if you are staying in Merida.
- 8:00AM -10:00AMArrival at Labna and restroom break.
- Enjoy a fascinating tour of the ruins for approximately 2.5hrs, free time included.
- 11:30 AM – 12:00 PMArrival at Restaurant for Lunch.
- 1:00PMArrival at Merida city for Downtown historic center sightseeing tour.
- 3:00PMReturn to hotel or cruiseship.
* The order of the activities, times, and schedules shown above are for illustrative purposes only and may vary without prior notice.
Inclusiones
Included
- Transportation A/C VAN
- Admission fees to archaeological sites
- Horse carriage tour fee
- Traditional Yucatan cuisine restaruant (1 or 2 meals depending on your hotel’s location)
- Professional certified LDS tour guide
- Liability road insurance, parking and toll road fees
- Bottle of purified water & lunch Mexican traditional food.
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
Precios
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