Chichen Itza is the most famous and extraordinary City of the Mayan Civilization, located in the neighboring State of Yucatan. You will discover the incredible spirit of impressive structures. The largest building is the 'Temple of Kukulkan' or also called The Castle, a 75 foot high pyramid topped by a temple from where you will have an amazing view. Other well known structures include the ball court, the site of day-long ritual games; 'El Caracol', the observatory, from which the Maya's traced the paths of stars and planets, the temple of warriors where you will see the reclining figure of 'Chacmool', a symbol for the Yucatan Peninsula. These are just a few examples of Chichen Itza's structures, the most captivating of all Mexico's archaeological treasures.
You can reach Chichen Itza by plane and by bus. |