"The magnificent city of Chichén Itzá" Top 5 Page for this destination Ruinas Chichén-Itzá by Maria_75

Ruinas Chichén-Itzá Travel Guide: 504 reviews and 1,077 photos

The ruins of Chichén Itzá lies surrounded by deep jungle in the state of Yucatàn. The city (Chichén Viejo - the old part) was founded about 400 AD by the Mayas. Around 850 AD starts a new era in the city (Chichén Nuevo - the new part). The architecture and style becomes much more influenced by Toltecs, and the archeologists are not sure if they defeated and mixed with the Mayas, if the Toltecs and Mayas co-existed or if the Mayas just became very influenced by Toltecs. As with most of the old ruins there are very many theories about what actually happened and what the different buildings and traditions really meant. Anyway it is a really great site, and you should visit it if you have the opportunity.

Last visit to Ruinas Chichén-Itzá: Nov 2004
Intro Updated Nov 19, 2004
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The steps are quite steep - Ruinas Chichén-Itzá

Take care with the height Warnings Or Dangers (1)

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The observatory Things to Do (17)

The mayas were great astronomers and in this observatory they spent plenty time watching the heaven. The tower has eight... more travel advice

The maya raingod Chaac - Ruinas Chichén-Itzá

Chichén Viejo Things to Do (17)

The old part of the site is very different from the new part with El Castillo, the ball court and the other buildings.... more travel advice

The nunnery Things to Do (17)

This is one of the largest buildings in the old part of the city. It shows a very clear Puuc architecture, together with... more travel advice

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BruceDunning Mar 24, 2010 at 2:46 PM Report Abuse

YOu have done a great job of presenting this fine city and its ruins. I was last here over 30 years ago, and the memories still are good of the tour.
keida84 May 17, 2007 at 3:30 PM Report Abuse

A well written, complex and comprhensive page about Chichen-Itza. Thank you Maria you did an outstanding job here. Beautiful. Kat
Fullmoonfever Apr 1, 2007 at 7:28 AM Report Abuse

Maria, great page. We went there in 2002. Did you climb to the top?
Martman Mar 2, 2005 at 9:18 PM Report Abuse

I am concerned that you have not changed your picture in a while. I though you change it each week. I will consult my pet camel about this.
condorito Jan 21, 2005 at 4:47 AM Report Abuse

Muy rico en informacion Gracias
Waalewiener Jan 11, 2005 at 8:36 AM Report Abuse

Maria this is an awsome very detailed page ,really very very good description and fabulous pictures .we are looking forwars so much to seeing all this beauty thank you for showing this great page ,I'll be back Huggsss Hansi
chancay Jan 11, 2005 at 6:30 AM Report Abuse

Wow, very very interesting. Great descriptions of buildings, of the history. I just read one of the diaries of Guevara where he also describes quite detailed the buildings of Chichén-Itzá. Fascinating!!!
SEALIFE Dec 26, 2004 at 4:19 PM Report Abuse

Hi Friend! I wish yo you Happy New Year & Merry Christmas , .....no comment..
jamiesno Nov 25, 2004 at 3:59 AM Report Abuse

Maria these were cool tips, I enjoyed them. I guess you had to be brave to play a game of ball with these guys, LOL :-)
kentishgirl Nov 22, 2004 at 3:16 PM Report Abuse

Absolutley Fabulous Page! Informative tips and brilliant piccies...you were SO brave to climb the pyramid...I just waited for my hubby at the bottom!! Ali xx