Izamal is a small, charming city in the state of Yucatan known as the city of the "Three Cultures." The city has had a long and illustrious history as it has been occupied since pre-Hispanic times. Prehistoric residents have made their mark, and today you can still see interesting remains of this time period. Alongside this exist plenty of evidence of the city's colonial history. The city center has a large number of buildings that are painted a vibrant golden hue, giving the city another nickname as The Yellow City (La Ciudad Amarilla) and making it incredibly photogenic and "Instagrammable." Map

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