The name Chichen-Itza is the Mayan
word: Chi (mouth) Chen (well) and ITZA (the Itza tribe). Some think that they
were accorded cemote to see who survived were believed to be a victim.
Site into three parts. Northern group of structures is distinctly Toltec in style. Core, the group seems to be the first period. Southern group is known as "Old Chichen." All three are very awesome comfortable in one day.
Site into three parts. Northern group of structures is distinctly Toltec in style. Core, the group seems to be the first period. Southern group is known as "Old Chichen." All three are very awesome comfortable in one day.
As the most famous Mayan pyramids of Chichen Itza in the Yucatan Peninsula has been studied extensively is the most popular Mayan ruins in Mexico. Many are written. Try to visit Chichen Itza in the morning, late in the afternoon, when the noon sun punish.
The main attraction is the central pyramid, also known as El Castillo pyramid, this spectacular Chichen Itza known Mesoamerican archaeological site in the massif which dominates the Mexican Yucatan state. Today El Castillo is one of the most famous and popular attractions of Mexico 07/07/07 is one of New Seven Wonders of the World. Sometimes Maya built 1000-1200 AD, El Castillo served as a temple to the god Kukulkan, and is believed to have served as a calendar. Each structure has four steps 91 steps. When counting the top platform as another step, total El Castillo has 365 steps, one step for each day of the year. The structure is 24 meters (78 feet), more than 6 meters (20 feet) to the top of the temple in a total height of 30 meters (98 feet). Square base measuring 55.3 m (181 feet) wide. Feathered serpent huge sculptures sit on the head of the base on the northern staircase. At the going down of the sun in the spring and autumn equinox, the shadow of the triangle from the feathered serpent descending the pyramid platforms making it to look like is formed.
You stand up and get ready to find the lock, which leads to a narrow place where sacrifices were made to gods Chases Mahli altar steps. Sometimes I can go to you could step inside the pyramid, but we encourage visitors claustrophobic, skip this part of the adventure they are. Cone head up is not permitted.
To outside of El Castillo is a playground where Mayan men played game called Pok Ta Pok. Anthropologists end of the game to be broken is the circle around the ball, the wall of which was entangled, and the seven meters above the ground.
Each team has six players on the field attempted to pass the ball - with any other part of the body with your hands - to be captain, he looked up, when receiving the criminal ways. Was the first to be beheaded in a matter of sacred Contact the leader of the gods. Read it been seen in the honor of the heaven and the received.
Control is an important aspect of the field, will be experienced firsthand. Of mention, for it is a repetition of the number seven, which the sacred Maya. Result Pages: seven, seven feet long, the rings, with the clap their hands and cry in the yard ', a word they refer only seven times. There are carvings on the stone walls. Ball games (a very integral part) and said about himself specifically leader beheaded seven neck snakes.
Chichen Itza, to the door, there is an informative museum, a dining room, clean toilets, and some souvenir shops and vendors stand. What if they do not girded with a, it's between the suppliers and the external useful before they buy,
NOT JUST A
DAY TRIP
Merida many guests on a journey back to the place of archaeological day Merida excellent choice determined time. But it is much more about Chichen Itza, as the incredible archaeological site. Hacienda Chichen offers bird watching, eco-cultural experience with the local Maya community and Maya spa treatments (see contact information below). Yucatan Mayan retreat Ecohotel & camping Services, Yokdzonot region, 10 min. Chichen Itza (see contact information below).
Merida many guests on a journey back to the place of archaeological day Merida excellent choice determined time. But it is much more about Chichen Itza, as the incredible archaeological site. Hacienda Chichen offers bird watching, eco-cultural experience with the local Maya community and Maya spa treatments (see contact information below). Yucatan Mayan retreat Ecohotel & camping Services, Yokdzonot region, 10 min. Chichen Itza (see contact information below).
How to get to Chichen Itza for:
You can Chichen Itza daily tours travel travel agency (about $ 450 pesos), rental car or bus. If you drive, parking is $ 10 pesos. Easily night journey to Merida, or stay. If you must stay, you must make use of marvelous light and sound, while enjoying the every night. We recommend our article about transport in the Yucatan.
If taking public transport:
Autobuses ADO
CAME bus station
Calle 70 x 69, the Center.
Chichen Itza is broken up into the morning, in the morning and late afternoon. Costs 100 pesos. It takes 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Check http://www.ticketbus.com.mx/ for current programs.
Important Information:
- Ascent of the summit pyramid is no longer allowed.
- This is a 365 days a year.
- A light and sound show (about 45 min ..) is at 7:00 clock every night, autumn and winter and 8:00 clock in the spring and summer. Note: The time of day is the day to change the program changes (the first Sunday in April, the spring / summer programs and the last Sunday in October and the autumn / winter program.)
- Open from8 am and 5 pm.
- Tickets: Adults: 182 foreign pesos, 128 pesos Mexican citizens, and includes light and sound show. children under 13 years: 6 pesos. Old paper is worth 35 pesos INAPAM Mexican citizens for free on Sunday. (For universal access, not only for the sound and light show),
Light and Sound Show only: 75 pesos, 48
pesos Mexican foreign national, six children under 13 pesos, 24 pesos elderly
- Headphones available for translation for 39 pesos.
- Bags and luggage lockers available at the entrance. Minors are 20 x 20 x 20 inches with 20 x 20 x 45 in., free lessons are available and when visiting the site
- News: Information: 22 pesos. Bus: 33 pesos. During the visit is not a tax now.
Something new for 2012:
Country Hotel Maya opened the new building on its global website at Chichen Itza. Display dome planetary show "Tales of the Maya Sky" at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, California produced. "The Maya," explains the relationships between the Maya creation story, and their advanced astronomy. The new building was designed to look like the artist's view of the "El Caracol", buildings Observatory at Chichen Itza. Mayaland alternately shows "Maya Sky" in English and Spanish, so please call for times. Chichen Itza, if you choose not to watch! Have a deeper understanding of the Mayan people. More information is available at http://mayaskies.org. Yucatan Today is trying to get the program and cost. I no longer where he was, here it is. Meanwhile, visitors can directly call: Toll Free in USA & Canada: 1 (877) (5) 864 240 Mexico toll free: 1 (800) 719 (5) 465 °.
- Headphones available for translation for 39 pesos.
- Bags and luggage lockers available at the entrance. Minors are 20 x 20 x 20 inches with 20 x 20 x 45 in., free lessons are available and when visiting the site
- News: Information: 22 pesos. Bus: 33 pesos. During the visit is not a tax now.
Something new for 2012:
Country Hotel Maya opened the new building on its global website at Chichen Itza. Display dome planetary show "Tales of the Maya Sky" at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, California produced. "The Maya," explains the relationships between the Maya creation story, and their advanced astronomy. The new building was designed to look like the artist's view of the "El Caracol", buildings Observatory at Chichen Itza. Mayaland alternately shows "Maya Sky" in English and Spanish, so please call for times. Chichen Itza, if you choose not to watch! Have a deeper understanding of the Mayan people. More information is available at http://mayaskies.org. Yucatan Today is trying to get the program and cost. I no longer where he was, here it is. Meanwhile, visitors can directly call: Toll Free in USA & Canada: 1 (877) (5) 864 240 Mexico toll free: 1 (800) 719 (5) 465 °.
Textbooks:
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Hotels in Chichen Itza
- Hacienda Chichen found an exclusive boutique hotel in Green Yucatan haciendas. This colonial hacienda is a quiet and elegant hotel retreat Maya Spa is located near the site of Chichen Itza.