Uxmal is a major Classic period site south of Mérida and is one of the most representative sites of Maya Culture. There are many distinct architectural structures which were influenced by the Toltecs.  Local indians believed that the buildings at Uxmal were haunted and that all the decorative ornaments became "animated" by evil spirits at night.  The ornaments were harmless during the day but people mutilated the figures on the advice of their priests.  This was a way in which the people of Uxmal thought they could rid their city of evil spirits (Bernal).   

The greatest attraction is most notably the unusual oval pyramid known as the Magicians Pyramid.