Sayil
A site on the Puuc Route with a three-story grand palace of nearly a hundred rooms, elegant columns, and a quiet jungle setting.
Sayil is a Maya city site on the Puuc Route, at its peak roughly between 800 and 1000 CE. The main building is a three-story stepped palace with more than 90 rooms. The facade of the second story is decorated with rows of small columns, rain god masks, and reliefs of the 'Descending God,' giving it an elegant style. A forest path leads to the Observatory (El Mirador) and the stela area, and many birds can be seen along the way. Few visitors come here, so it's ideal for a quiet visit that takes about an hour. Admission is sold separately (check locally). It is about 10 kilometers from Kabah and is usually visited together with Kabah and Labná.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 08:00–17:00 (check on site)