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If you can only do one tour during your stay in Cancun, this is the one. The grand-pappy of all must-sees! Any desk clerk at your hotel should be able to help you arrange a tour.
The temples and pyramids at Chichen-Itza, which means "Mouth of the well of the Itzaes", are the Yucatan's best known monuments.
This Mayan city was founded around 800 AD. The style of architecture later became heavily influenced by the Toltecs. Toltec influence is obvious in the many depictions of Kukulkan in the stone reliefs and the 75-foot pyramid named after him (the "Pyramid of Kukulcan" or "El Castillo").
Try and arrange something where you get to spend as much time in the park as possible. Most tours are only there for 2 hours, so if you do this, you'll have to really hustle to see everything. But if it's all you can manage, even a short tour is worth the spectacle!
Do not miss: Temple of the Warriors (hundreds of columns lined up with carvings of warriors along the walls); Observatory "El Caracol" (building with circular tower); Temple of the Skulls 'Tzompantli' (near the ballcourt - hundreds of carved skull reliefs); Sacred Cenote (where victims were drowned in sacrifice); El Castillo (don't worry, it's impossible to miss!).
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 Pyramid of Kukulkan (El
Castillo) by Danishchip
Advertised price was $65 USD per person. Wal Mart's price $44 USD per person. As for us, we got the tour for $30 USD for both of us (had to sit through the time share spiel, but was worth the 90 minute ordeal).
A van picked us up at our hotel at 7:30 AM and took us to the bus. We boarded a very comfortable tour bus, and were entertained by our host during the trip. We stopped at a souvenir shop about half way there that had bathrooms and a snack area. Arriving at Chichen Itza, we grouped up outside the entrance while our host obtained our tickets. $4 USD charge for the use of a video camera, but all other camera's were free. Outside the entrance there are several vendors with souvenirs of Chichen Itza. If you don't have a hat, you should get one before starting the tour, as the sun was intense. There are a couple of snack areas inside, where soda's and popsicles are a welcome treat.
Once inside, we were again grouped together by language and introduced to our guide. Our guide took us around to almost all of the ruins, stopping to explain fully the history and purpose of the buildings, along with "sound" demonstrations. The guided tour lasted over an hour and a half, after which time we were allowed to wander around on our own.
After reboarding the bus, we stopped for a buffet lunch at a wonderful little place. The food was excellent, and they entertained us with dancing. After lunch, we traveled to a cenote where (for an additional $6 USD) you could tour and swim in the underground cenote. We once again boarded the bus for the remaining trip home. The bus dropped us off at the front door of the hotel at around 7:15 PM.
Remember to take a hat, sun screen, good walking shoes, your camera, some spending money, and an ear for history. This was one of the most fun and educational days of our vacation to Cancun. Leave a Comment Address: Chichen Itza, Yucatan
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 El Castillo by Amareyui
Most archaelologists agreed that the first major settlement at Chichen Itza (Mouth of the Well of the Itzaes), during the Late Classic period, was pure Mayan. In about the 9th century, the city was largely abandoned for reasons unknown. It was resettled around the late 10th century, and shortly thereafter was invaded by the Toltecs, who had migrated from their central highlands capital of Tula, north of Mexico City. This fusion of highland central Mexican culture with the Mayan's architectural styles made Chichen Itza a unique genre among the Yucatan's ruins.
Chichen Itza was opened 8 am to 6 pm daily; the interior passageway (which has nothing much to see, and very long lineups) in El Castillo is opened from 11 am to 1 pm and from 4 to 5 pm. Admission costed $8.25USD (free on Sunday and holidays and for children under 13). Leave a Comment
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 Chichen Itza Pyramid of Mexico by Heavens-Mirror
I went to Chichen Itza in December 1999 when you were still allowed to climb to the top of pyramid, it was well worth going to the top & seeing the fabulous views.
The tour costs around 50 Sterling pounds & includes an English speaking guide & also lunch.
It was well worth going to see the pyramid but i must admit the tour guide did bore me abit as he did talk for too long.
I have heard that the pyramid of Chichen Itza has some connection with the pyramids of Giza in Cairo Egypt. If anyone knows more about this please let me know. Address: Chichen Itza
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 The Castle at Chichen Itza by GinGinCooLeave a Comment
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Chichen Itza is about a 2-1/2 to 3 hour bus trip from Cancun. More than a few people avoid the excursion, because it sucks up pretty much and entire day. But it is more than worth the drive! This place is incredible! You get a sense for how advanced the Mayan culture must have been as your guide tells you some of the interesting facts about the temples and how they align for certain celestial events.
Ask you hotel front desk about a day excursion. It's cheap. (I think ours was $40). Make sure to take a hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water. Chichen Itza is in the middle of the jungle. And let me tell you, the temperature difference between here and the coast is VERY significant. Especially when you start hiking around. But be prepared, and you will be fine. Address: Chichen Itza
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 The twins at the Chichen Itza,
Cancun, Mexico by jumpingnorman
The pyramid was closed for "going up" during the time that we went and I think they should just close it all the time. It would be better so that they can preserve this structure for future generations. Beside, the steps are so steep and anybody can fall and have an injury. The pictures look best anyway when you are photographing the whole pyramid itself...
This step pyramid has a ground plan of square terraces with stairways up each of the four sides to the temple on top. On the Spring and Autumn equinox, at the rising and setting of the sun, the corner of the structure casts a shadow in the shape of a plumed serpent - Kukulcan, or Quetzalcoatl - along the side of the North staircase. On these two days, the shadows from the corner tiers slither down the northern side of the pyramid with the sun's movement. Leave a Comment
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 Chichen Itza by Gipp
Other places in the site include the ball court where a strange game was played where players wore padding and propelled a ball around without using their hands or feet. Also there are natural sinkholes which used to be the site of human sacrifice, nice! Leave a Comment Directions: It's possible to visit Chichen Itza as a day trip from Cancun, we did and spent about 4 hours getting there and back on an organised tour
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