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Get to know the ruins of Chichen Itza
January 01 2023
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One of the attractions of visiting Mexico is discovering some of the Mayan ruins that are a direct witness to the existence of the Mayan culture in the country. One of its greatest exponents are, without a doubt, the ruins of Chichen Itza due to the size of the complex and how well preserved they are.
If you stay in a resort in Cancun, you can always make an excursion to Chichen Itza, which is located a few kilometers away, and thus complement your sun and beach vacation with cultural activities like this one. To stay in the area, nothing better than Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites, one of the favorite accommodations for those who visit Cancun.
But, why should you know the ruins of Chichen Itza?
Chichen Itza was an ancient Mayan city founded by the Maya Itzaes in the 6th century with the aim of dedicating it to the Mayan god Kukulkan, represented by a feathered serpent. The name of Chichen Itza means "mouth of the well of the Itzaes" and refers to the cenote that the Mayans considered sacred and that today you can visit when you enter the complex.
The Mayans considered this Sacred Cenote as the entrance to the underworld. So, in this site numerous sacrifices in honor of the gods took place. To begin your visit to Chichen Itza, it is advisable to start with the Pyramid of Kukulkan. As a curiosity, we recommend clapping on the surface of the north façade because it emits a sound that resembles the songs of a quetzal.
To continue the tour of Chichen Itza, the ideal is to walk to the Ball Court, and then go through what is known as the Temple of the Jaguars. The tour continues through the Platform of the Skulls and ends up reaching the bottom in what is known as the Temple of the Bearded Man. It is important to keep in mind that there are not many areas to shelter from the sun during the tour, so we recommend that you wear a hat and water to make it more bearable.
You can continue discovering the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza in the Temple of Venus and cross the walls of the ancient city to reach the Sacred Cenote, which always surprises visitors with its size and depth. It is a place with an important spiritual burden due to the large number of human and animal sacrifices that were made in it.
You can return through the Group of the Thousand Columns, an area with different temples and columns, among which the Temple of the Warriors and the Temple of the Tables stand out. You can end the tour by arriving at the Market
Tips To Visit Chichen Itza During Your Stay In Cancun
To visit the entire Chichen Itza complex, you must be clear that you need about 3 hours in total. Therefore, plan your day knowing this important fact. Another fact to take into account is the price of admission to Chichen Itza, which in 2022 is 571 Mexican pesos (the equivalent of 29 euros).
Knowing the ruins of Chichen Itza can be the finishing touch to your vacation in the Cancun area. An opportunity to surprise yourself with the buildings that the Mayans built centuries ago in this paradisiacal area of the Mexican Caribbean.
If you stay in a resort in Cancun, you can always make an excursion to Chichen Itza, which is located a few kilometers away, and thus complement your sun and beach vacation with cultural activities like this one. To stay in the area, nothing better than Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites, one of the favorite accommodations for those who visit Cancun.
But, why should you know the ruins of Chichen Itza?
Chichen Itza was an ancient Mayan city founded by the Maya Itzaes in the 6th century with the aim of dedicating it to the Mayan god Kukulkan, represented by a feathered serpent. The name of Chichen Itza means "mouth of the well of the Itzaes" and refers to the cenote that the Mayans considered sacred and that today you can visit when you enter the complex.
The Mayans considered this Sacred Cenote as the entrance to the underworld. So, in this site numerous sacrifices in honor of the gods took place. To begin your visit to Chichen Itza, it is advisable to start with the Pyramid of Kukulkan. As a curiosity, we recommend clapping on the surface of the north façade because it emits a sound that resembles the songs of a quetzal.
To continue the tour of Chichen Itza, the ideal is to walk to the Ball Court, and then go through what is known as the Temple of the Jaguars. The tour continues through the Platform of the Skulls and ends up reaching the bottom in what is known as the Temple of the Bearded Man. It is important to keep in mind that there are not many areas to shelter from the sun during the tour, so we recommend that you wear a hat and water to make it more bearable.
You can continue discovering the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza in the Temple of Venus and cross the walls of the ancient city to reach the Sacred Cenote, which always surprises visitors with its size and depth. It is a place with an important spiritual burden due to the large number of human and animal sacrifices that were made in it.
You can return through the Group of the Thousand Columns, an area with different temples and columns, among which the Temple of the Warriors and the Temple of the Tables stand out. You can end the tour by arriving at the Market
Tips To Visit Chichen Itza During Your Stay In Cancun
To visit the entire Chichen Itza complex, you must be clear that you need about 3 hours in total. Therefore, plan your day knowing this important fact. Another fact to take into account is the price of admission to Chichen Itza, which in 2022 is 571 Mexican pesos (the equivalent of 29 euros).
Knowing the ruins of Chichen Itza can be the finishing touch to your vacation in the Cancun area. An opportunity to surprise yourself with the buildings that the Mayans built centuries ago in this paradisiacal area of the Mexican Caribbean.