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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Chichen Itza ruins lie on the city of gods that was declared Humanity Cultural Heritage in 1988 and in 2007 [...]
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CHICHEN ITZA, city of the gods, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 and was chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.
To Chichen Itza
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