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
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.
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