Chichen Itza
FAQFrequently asked questions
What is Chichen Itza and where is it anyway?
This is an ancient Mayan city in northern Yucatan, Mexico, about 120 km southeast of Mérida. It was founded around 455, so the stones here have survived a lot.
What is this main pyramid that everyone is taking pictures of?
The Pyramid of Kukulkan, also known as El Castillo, is a nine-tiered structure 24 meters high. It was she who became the face of the entire complex.
What else is worth going around besides the pyramid?
Nearby there is a huge ball field 135 meters long, the Temple of the Warriors with a colonnade and the circular observatory of El-Karakol. And also the sacred cenote - a natural well, which the Maya considered a holy place.
Is this place even officially marked by something?
Totally. Since 1988, Chichen Itza has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and later it was chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Queues at the entrance confirm this.
What is the climate like here, what to prepare for?
Yucatan is the tropics, so heat and humidity are commonplace here. Take water and a hat without hesitation.
