You can live the fascinating experience of the Spring Equinox 2010 in the ruins of Chichen Itza archaeological site each year. The equinox at Chichen Itza is a unique phenomenon in the world. On one of the balustrades of the stairs of the Kukulcan pyramid, a light and shadow effect simulates a Feathered Serpent, who represents the God Kukulcan, descending.

Although the spring equinox at Chichen Itza occurs on March 21, the phenomenon can be seen from the day before and the day after, so you can avoid the crowds that this event causes each yea, attending a day before or a day after.

Generally the descent of the feathered serpent on the Kukulcan Pyramid or El Castillo at Chichen Itza, occurs around 4 pm and takes about 45 minutes. If there are no clouds the effect is fully visible.

Chichen Itza Tours leave daily, but especially when the equinox, they extend their stay to leave the tourists admire this interesting phenomenon.

 
If you’re on vacation in Cancun or the Riviera Maya to the date of the spring equinox, visit this wonderful Mayan archaeological site and marvel at this spectacle of light and shadow in Chichen Itza.

Chichen Itza Tours include transportation, meals, guide and visit a sinkhole (cenote). There are also tours to Chichen Itza with night light show and sound, which is the narration of the history of Chichen Itza animated with colored lights projected on the pyramids giving the evening a cultural mystical touch.

Book one of the tours to Chichen Itza in time to guarantee your place.