Chichen Itza – An ancient city in the modern world an excellent choice to visit during your vacation

Chichen Itza is one of the most popular places in Yucatan and in Mexico in general Chichén Itzá has been a sacred Mayan site for more than 700 years, and by the 11th century had been the political and religious capital of the revived Mayan empire under Toltec rule. Today, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chichén Itzá is one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions, attracting more than a million visitors annually and securing its place on the must-see list of every traveler heading to the beautiful Yucatán Peninsula.

Maya for “near the well of Itzá,” Chichén Itzá was founded around AD 450 by the Mayans who migrated from the south and are believed to have remained occupied long after they left. Research shows that the Toltecs from the highlands of central Mexico also visited this part of Yucatán in the 7th century, intermingling with the Mayans. This amalgamation of advanced civilizations resulted in a revival of Maya architecture in which Toltec influences predominated, leading to Chichén Itza’s remarkable similarity to the old Toltec capital Tollán. At the time of the Spanish Conquest in 1533, Chichén Itza was almost uninhabited, though it remains a place of pilgrimage. By the 19th century, the site had become a distinct place of pilgrimage as archaeologists from around the world visited and discovered many of the most important structures. The Chichén Itza archaeological zone covers eight square kilometers, only a few of which have been excavated.

chichen itza tours from merida, it’s an easy ride out to these Mayan ruins, with a wide selection of tours available. With a car rental, you can make this trip yourself, although depending on how well you know the area and the size of your group, it may be cheaper and easier to join an organized tour.

The most famous Mayan buildings

All of Chichen Itza’s main structures are situated in the most extensive area, in the center of which is the shrine of the city’s main deity, Kukulkan. The Pyramids of Chichen Itza’s most famous buildings are the famous pyramids of Kukulkan, the feathered serpent, the supreme god of wind and rain. It was erected on the foundation of the previous structure. The pyramid has nine levels. Above there is a temple with a height of 6 meters – sacrifices were made on it. You can ascend to the temple by one of four stairs, each of which extends upward, creating the optical illusion of a completely flat staircase.

Day Tours from Cancún and Playa del Carmen

This tour would be much more important with a capable professional guide to show the details and explain the history. One great tour, this 4 in 1 tour that includes visits to archaeological sites, cenotes, and this tour departs from Cancun and Playa del Carmen. operated from two locations, namely Early Access to Chichén Itzá with Private Archaeologists from Cancún and Early Access Chichén Itzá with Private Archaeologists Tulum tour from Playa del Carmen. This is the exact same tour but departs from a different city. From Cancun, it’s a 10 hour day trip and from Playa del Carmen it’s a nine-hour tour. Tours include hotel pickup and drop-off, early access to the site, access to parts of the ruins not accessible to the general public, and a tour of the site with archaeologists.

The Mexican colonial streets of Playa del Carmen offer a variety of handicrafts, restaurants, and bars to enjoy a good drink and the beautiful views of the local coast make this an excellent choice to visit during your vacation.