Chichen Itza Mexico
About Chichen Itza Ruins
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Chichén Itzá Basic Info
Chichén Itzá, a Mayan archaeological site in the Yucatan Peninsula, served as the political and economic center of the Mayan civilization between 750 and 1200 A.D. Its stunning buildings which remain standing today are demonstrative of the Mayas' extraordinary commitment to architectural space and composition, as well as their vast astronomical knowledge. Chichén Itzá was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. It has been selected as one of the New 7 World Wonders.
How to get to Chichen Itza?
Follow this interactive map to find out how to arrive to the Chichen Itza, also to discover the endless activities and attractions you can experience in the Yucatan Peninsula.
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Whether you are looking for general information on this Mayan archaeological site in the Yucatan Peninsula, its location and instructions on how to get there or you would like to know more about its ancient history, you came into the right place. We have included a wealth of information about this ancient treasure and the surrounding area. You can even get two free tours when buying another two when booking from this website! Your opinion and comments are always welcome. |
Planning a Chichen Itza excursion during your Cancun or Mayan Riviera vacation? Read up on the history of the Yucatan’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Site before you go. At the height of its glory it controlled a large area of the Maya World and had trade links with cultures as far afield as the [...]
Get ready! Here comes the autumn equinox!, A marvelous spectacle that can only be seen in Chichen Itza Archaeological Zone, only three hours from Cancun. This is a true event. A natural phenomenon that occurs on 21/22 March and September every year, on the pyramid of Kukulkan, shaking the hearts of hundreds of tourists coming from all [...]
As of March 29, 2010, the 83 hectares of the archaeological site of Chichen Itza, a ranch that belonged to Mr. Barbachano before and and was managed by the INAH, became a federal property of the state of Yucatan and now it is administered by CULTUR. With this acquisition, begins a macro project called Chichén 2020 [...]
The Mayans were the only ancient American civilization with a recorded history of their own, the Mayans broadcasted on stone billboards (stellas), the loudest messages of all ancient Mesoamerican cultures. The ancient Mayan culture is known for their ceremonial centers like Chichen Itza and Uxmal, Mexico which included stepped pyramids, ball courts, and astronomical observatories. [...]
