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?
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All Mexico’s archaeological sites are also national parks and as such are a haven for birds and animals. Visitors strolling along the paths at Chichen Itza Ruins may be lucky enough to spot some of the Yucatán’s wildlife. Frequently seen are leafcutter ants, iguanas, armadillo, opossums and coatimundi, also known as tejon or pisote.
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Chichen Itza ruins lie on the city of gods that was declared Humanity Cultural Heritage in 1988 and in 2007 [...]
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