Discover the beauty of Chichen Itza
This amazing ancient Mayan site is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Over a million visitors journey to rural México to see the archeological zone every year.
Chichen Itza
This amazing ancient Mayan site, meaning “at the mouth of the well of the Itzá'', dates back to what historians refer to as the Terminal Classic and the Early Post Classic Periods between the 8th and 14th centuries. It was later rediscovered and documented by John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood in 1842. At its peak, the ancient city covered a surface area of about 25 to 30 km2. It contained 5 main squares connected by dozens of roads 3 to 8 metres in width. After a massive effort was carried out in the early 20th century by the Carnegie Institute of Washington, many of
House of the Deer
Very little remains of the house. When this structure was explored for the first time, a carving of a deer was found on the stucco work. But even that was a long time ago and the deer carving has since then been washed away. However, the name did stick. While about half of the sight is gone due to s
Temple of the Bearded Man
You are now standing under the structure that can be called a tribune for Maya prominent. From this point, local nobility watched the rituals of the pelota games. There were no referees. Athletes were supposed to play honestly and were controlled by crowd and nobility that were seated around the cou
The Market
In front of us, there is a structure called The Market. Its name was due to its appearance. There are rows of columns that used to hold a wooden roof. Then there is a large patio accessible only by one staircase. On the wall of the patio, there is a shelf. The Spanish thought this shelf was used by
Akab Dzib
The small flat building measuring around 50 metres long, 15 metres wide and 6 metres tall is considered to be the oldest and the least known archaeological site of all. Even for Mayans themselves, following the decline of Chichen Itza in the Terminal Period, this building is a mystery. The name &ldq
The Ossuary
The Ossuary pyramid (El Ossario in Spanish) was very important for the Maya people. An ossuary is a place or receptacle for where bones of the dead are laid. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it was a burial place. Ossuaries are instead used as a burial ground for a large pile of bones when th
The Wall of Skulls
Tzompantli is the local name for this ominous T-shaped sight in the complex. In Nahuatl, the Aztec language, the name translates to "The Wall of Skulls". This wall served as a pedestal for heads of sacrificed victims (it included the poor defeated players from the Grand Ballcourt). Evidence of point
Sacred Cenote
We are now standing in front of the very heart of Chichen Itza. The name of Chichen Itza means "The mouth of the well of the Itza", Itzas being a documented Mayan surname. So we are standing not in front of the heart but in front of the mouth!This place is deeply connected with the Mayan rain god Ch
El Castillo
We are now standing under the majestic el Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulkan, the symbol of the Yucatan peninsula and all of Mesoamerica in general. This Mayan pyramid, constructed mainly by the Toltecs and measuring 30 metres in height, contains 9 platforms and 4 staircases with 91 step
The Observatory, El Caracol
What better way to finish the tour and than to appreciate two of the finest achievements to ever emerge from the Mayan civilization, mathematics, and astronomy. This is the observatory. It is also referred to as “El Caracol '' which means snail in Spanish. This was due to the Spanish conqueror
Red House
While its Spanish name, Casa Colorada, means coloured house, the common English name for this 7-metre-high building is actually the Red House. When it was discovered by Spanish soldiers there were still some leftovers of the red paint visible in the first vestibule or room. Evidently, it's not the m
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