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Popular Off the Beaten Path | Miscellaneous Off the Beaten Path Tips | All Tips (12) I was facinated about how through the centuries structures like this have survived. In the Yucatan, you have the jungle, the humidity, and the occasional hurricane, but Mayans built their cities to last forever. These columns were interesting with the small rocks and chips cemented in between the larger stones, hence making the whole structure straight and level! The Mayans definately new their architecture and math! Leave a Comment
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A cenote is a natural water hole, and the one of Chichen Itza is no different (apparently) than other cenotes. There are two cenotes in Chichen Itza, but the most important one is the Sacred Cenote because of its religious meaning.
In the 20th century an explorer and archaeologist called Edwad Thomson had the cenote dragged to see what was in there: he found some gold, some metal ornaments and some human bones. he therefore had the proof that the cenote was also used for human sacrifices to the rain god.
Surprisingly, however, he discovered that the human victims were not only young maidens, but also boys and... warriors, too.
To find the Sacred Cenote just follow the fathway flanked by vendors... they'll lead you there. Leave a Comment
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After a sweltering hot day at Chichen Itza We needed to cool off. On the way back to Playa Del Carmen we stoped of at Ik Kil Cenote. Its very close to Chichen Itza. This place is beautiful. Their are lookout points at different levels as you go down the steps so you can stop and take photos from different angles. The water is very deep and quite cold. I saw lots of little black fish swimming around. You can hire life vests if you are not a confident swimmer. The cenote has good changing facilities and also a small cafe and souvenir shop. Website: jon.newing@btinternet .com
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At the base of El Castillo, is an entrance to the interior of this great pyramid. Inside you will find another pyramid over which El Castillo was built. They have a prohibition against flash photography inside and, therefore, have a guard posted at the entrance. Leave a Comment
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The old part of Chichen is located about 1 km away from the Nunnery. Unrestored ruins lie scattered around the Jungle. It was founded about 400 A.D. by the Maya and governed by priests. This area is original Mayan and bears close resemblance to the Puuc architecture. There are many representations of the god Chac, the Maya rain god.
To get there take the dirt road to the right of the Nunnery, past other intersections of dirt roads to a well. Shortly beyond the well, a right at the T-junction brings you to the ruins. Leave a Comment
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