Recently
voted as one of the seventh never wonders of the world, the ruins of Chichen
Itza is the second most visited archaeological destination in Mexico after
Teotihuacan. Chichen Itza is the largest of the Maya cities in the Yucatan
Peninsula and one of the Top Tourist Attractions in Mexice, a perfect place for
history lovers to spend their holidays. Chichen Itza is located at the eastern
side of Yucatan Peninsula (a state of Mexico). The meaning of Chichen Itza is
“At the mouth of the well of the Itza (Itza was the tribe’s name).
The most
famous destination in Chichen Itza is the temple pyramid of El Castillo (this
is the Spanish name for castle) also known as Temple of Kukulcan. A special
astronomical significance designed temple has a stairway with 91 steps on each
face. The pyramid is approximately 75 feet tall located in the center of
Chichen Itza. During the vernal and the autumnal equinox at 3:00 p.m. the
western balustrade of pyramid’s main stairway bathes with sunlight. This causes
7 isosceles triangles which are imitating nearly thirty seven yards long the
snake body.
Chichen Itza
lies about midway between Cancun and Merida so Chichen Itza tour can be easily booked
from that or online. But before travelling purchase a Chichen Itza map for
help. You can reach there from cruise ship or from a rental car from Cancun. Chichen
Itza Mexico receives over one million visitors every year. There are
restaurants near the ruins and ready to serve food with simple fair.
Chichen Itza Ruins
Chichen Itza Ruins
Chichen Itza Pyramid in Lights
According to
history study, the Chichen Itza was a greatest Mayan city. In AD 987 the Toltec
people came there from central Mexico with Maya allies made Chichen Itza a
powerful city in Yucatan. They created some amazing pieces of art here. The
temple is an amazing spot to visit having thousands of Columns around it. It is
believed that this place was used as market and the columns originally
supported a thatched roof. The area was used as a temple for the Maya until
Spanish army conquered it in 16th century.
There is a
Sacred Cenote known as Well of Sacrifice located to the north of Chichen Itza’s
town both connected with a 1000 feet long paved path. The Mayas sacrificed
human being and some other objects into cenote, it was their worship style to
make happy the rain god. Today it is a popular thing among visitors “Diving in
the Cenote” and took some bath in water.
Chichen Itza Pyramid
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