Posts Tagged Chichén Itzá Surroundings
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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Ever wanted to visit a city of gold? Discover Izamal, Yucatán’s very own pueblo mágico, literally “magical community,” a title it earned as a result of its rich heritage. Accessible from Chichén Itzá or Valladolid (take the turn off on Highway 180 or the toll road), Izamal is a blend of pre-Hispanic and Spanish architecture [...]
Unlock more of the secrets of the past by visiting Mayapan, the last capital of the Maya on the Yucatán Peninsula. Located 30 miles south of Mérida, this site was founded around A.D. 1250 during the post-Classic period of Mayan civilization and abandoned in 1450. Several of Mayapan’s most important buildings show certain similarities to [...]
