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muddy. From Uaxactún, unpaved roads lead to other ruins at El Zotz (about 30km south-
west), Xultún (35km northeast) and Río Azul (100km northeast).
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Yaxhá
The Classic Maya sites of Yaxhá, Nakum and El Naranjo form a triangle that is the basis
for a national park covering more than 37,000 hectares and bordering the Parque Nacional
Tikal to the west. Yaxhá, the most visited of the trio, stands on a hill between two sizable
lakes, Lago Yaxhá and Lago Sacnab. The setting, the sheer size of the site, the number of
excellently restored buildings and the abundant jungle flora and fauna all make it particu-
larly worth visiting. The site is 11km north of the Puente Ixlú-Melchor de Mencos road,
accessed via unpaved road from a turnoff 32km from Puente Ixlú and 33km from Melchor
de Mencos.
