Oxkintok Archaeological Site

Ancient Maya city with pyramids and stelae

Pre-Columbian Maya archaeological site in Yucatán with ruined plazas and masonry structures; attracts visitors interested in archaeology, quieter exploration and regional history.

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Oxkintok at a Glance#

Address: Oxkintok archaeological site, Yucatán, Mexico

Hours: Daily 8:00am-5:00pm (typical for regional archaeological sites)

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How to Get to Oxkintok#

Oxkintok is located near the town of Halachó in Yucatán state. By car it is reachable from Mérida in roughly 1-1.5 hours via regional roads; local buses to Halachó followed by taxi are another option. The site is signposted from main regional roads.

Tips for Visiting Oxkintok#

  • Bring sunscreen and a hat-the Yucatán sun is intense and shade is limited among ruins.
  • Hire a local guide at Oxkintok for insight into the site's architectural peculiarities and its later-period modifications.
  • Wear closed shoes-the limestone and roots make footing uneven in many areas.

Best Time to Visit Oxkintok#

Best in the dry season (Nov-Apr) for cooler, less humid weather and easier exploration of ruins.

Dry season
November-April · 22-32°C
Cooler, less humid conditions for walking the site.
Rainy season
May-October · 24-34°C
Afternoons can see heavy showers; mornings are still good for visits.

Weather & Climate near Oxkintok#

Climate

Oxkintok's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 16°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1066 mm/year), wettest in September.

Air Quality: AQI 40 Good
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 16° - 30° 23° 28 mm partly cloudy 68% 2.6 m/s 1.5 high 10.9h
February Ideal 16° - 31° 24° 23 mm some cloud 64% 3.0 m/s 1.8 very high 11.4h
March Excellent 18° - 34° 26° 21 mm some cloud 56% 3.4 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.9h
April Excellent 20° - 35° 28° 25 mm mostly sunny 55% 3.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.5h
May Very Good 21° - 36° 30° 93 mm some cloud 59% 3.3 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.0h
June Good 21° - 35° 32° 159 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.7 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.2h
July Good 21° - 34° 31° 173 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.5 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.1h
August Good 21° - 34° 31° 171 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.2 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.7h
September Good 21° - 33° 30° 182 mm partly cloudy 85% 2.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.1h
October Very Good 20° - 32° 26° 111 mm some cloud 84% 2.3 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.6h
November Excellent 18° - 31° 25° 45 mm some cloud 77% 2.5 m/s 1.7 very high 11.1h
December Excellent 17° - 30° 23° 35 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.5 m/s 1.4 high 10.8h