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Chichen Itza Vacation Guide

Chichen Itza (Mouth of the Well of the Itzas) is an impressive collection of Mayan/Itza/Toltec ruins dating back to around 550AD and covering over four square miles. This site had 2 periods of occupation with a hiatus of abandonment in between. From 1000 BC to 900 AD the site was pure Mayan. The architecture was Puuc in style, very similar to Uxmal. From 900 to 1100 AD this site was abandoned. Around 1100 AD occupation and construction began in a new style, similar to the Tolcec of Central Mexico with the plumed serpent and god Chac. The Temple of Kukulcan, also referred to as "El Castillo" (The Castle), the Mayan Ballcourt, the High Priest's Temple, the El Caracol observatory and the Temple of the Warriors being the largest and most dominating.

At the entrance you will find various shops and lots of information about the site. Chichen Itza has been deemed one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and earns the reputation easily. Within the park you will find many unofficial vendors of Mayan decent who are selling various interesting things as well.

Chichen Itza is well worth the visit, but be sure to get there in the morning. It tends to get busy in the afternoon and when it is the hottest. Be sure to check out all of the temples and the cenote. Although a long walk, it is worth it.