In fact, it is so modern and Americanized that you might think you were in southern California or Florida.But just a short two-hour hike from the town lie the ruins of the city of Chichen-Itza, one of the capitals of the lost Maya(玛雅)civilization. The center of the ruins of this ...
The castle is an incredible collection of buildings constructed from the 9th to 14th century. It is one of the largest castles in the world, and around almost every corner is a historical building, church, or open square.Chichen Itza, Mexico The ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itz a have ...
The following six are Petra Jordan, Christ Redeemer Brazil, Machu Picchu Peru, Chichen Itza Mexico, The Roman Colosseum Italy, Taj Mahal. See more Great Wall of China - One of the 7 Wonders of the World 6. It is not only a “wall”. A Watch Tower The Great Wall of China was ...
Chichen Itza, Ik Kil Cenote & Valladolid This tour will take you to Chichen Itza, the famous Mayan site where the Kukulcan pyramid can be found. The Valladolid is an old Mayan city, and Chichen Itza is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ik Kil...
In fact, it is so modern and Americanized that you might think you were in southern California or Florida.But just a short two-hour hike from the town lie the ruins of the city of Chichen-Itza, one of the capitals of the lost Maya(玛雅)civilization. The center of the ruins of this ...
Situated around Punta Nizuc, it’s within easy reach ofVentura Park theme parkand the central and north hotel zone by taking a taxi along Boulevard Kukulkan – named after the main pyramid at the ruined Mayan-era city ofChichen Itza. ...
festival to honor the Sun god.Tourists today climb it to view the architectural achievements of Chichen-Itza and to prove their fearlessness of heights and steep (陡峭的)climbs.There is a sign in Spanish,admonishing visitors"It's dangerous to go up."I gladly ignored it and started my climb...
Cenotes are a huge part of the local history used for a source of fresh water, which is why many of the earliest settlements were built around cenotes, as a source of water. You can even see a giant cenote when you visit Chichen Itza. Besides being used as a source of water, Mayans...
On the spring equinox, the impressive Temple of Kukulcan (more commonly known as El Castillo) in Chichen Itza plays host to a mysterious event as the sun's rays create the illusion of the serpent deity slithering across the step pyramid. The spectacle may only last a few minutes, but in ...
Do not forget about available tours to picturesque Mayan ruins – cities of Chichen Itza (one of the New Wonders of the World) and Coba. There, it is still allowed to climb local step pyramids. If your kids prefer outdoor adventures, get into Celestun Nature Reserve – a 590 km² prot...