Izamal, located in central Yucatán is a colonial gem of a town. Nicknamed ‘La Ciudad Amarilla’ (The Yellow City) for the yellow paint that adorns the walls of practically every building, it’s easily explored on foot and makes a great day trip from Mérida. In ancient times Izamal was a center for the worship of the supreme Maya god, Itzamná, and over a dozen temple pyramids were devoted to Mayan gods. It was probably due to these expressions of Maya religion that provoked the Spaniards to build the huge Franciscan monastery that stands today in the center of town.
The Striking Yellow Convent
A Mayan woman in traditional dress
A Close-up of the Arches
The Arched Inner Courtyard of the Convent
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