November 2019 - Yucatan Travel

The name of Sisal derives from the mayan Ziiz-Ha, which translates as Cold Water, possibly because of the cenote that still exists today in the convent and above whose vault a renowned orchard was grown.

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Santa Cruz Square Izamal

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This Park, traditionally known by the townspeople as “The Canons”, belong to the “El Gallito” (the little rooster) bariio it

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Archeological Site of Itzamatul, Izamal

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This is one of the huge constructions of the ancient square of Izamal, in which it has been possible to

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Constitution Square Izamal

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During the Mayan era, this concourse to the west of the convent was bordered by the buildings known as “Hunpictok”,

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Kinich Kakmo Pyramid

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This is of the most important structures of Mesoamerica; its base measures 200 m by 180 m and the heighth

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Convent San Antonio of Padua Izamal

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This convent was founded in 1549 by the Franciscan Friars, but it was not until some years later when its construction began, under the guidance of Fray Diego de Landa. It was erected on the