"Chichen Itza" Ruinas Chichén-Itzá by Helga67

Ruinas Chichén-Itzá Travel Guide: 508 reviews and 1,089 photos

Chichen Itza is the most famous, the most extensively restored, and the most visited of all Maya sites. Don't forget to visit 'El Castillo', 'El Caracol', the sacred cenote, the principal ball court and the temple of the jaguars.

Last visit to Ruinas Chichén-Itzá: May 1995
Intro Updated Mar 30, 2004
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Reviews (7)

THE NUNNERY Things to Do (7)

This imposing building with its many rooms looked like a European convent when the Conquistadors first saw it, hence... more travel advice

Temple of the warriors - Ruinas Chichén-Itzá

TEMPLE OF THE WARRIORS Things to Do (7)

Standing on top of El Castillo you will have this view of the temple of the warriors and the thousand colums in front of... more travel advice

EL CARACOL Things to Do (7)

Take the path to the left from the Ossuary to reach Chichen's observatory. It was called El Caracol (giant conch snail)... more travel advice

Wall at ball court - Ruinas Chichén-Itzá

CARVINGS Things to Do (7)

Along the walls of the ball court are some fine stone reliefs, including scenes of decapitations of players (probably... more travel advice

Comments (11)

chewy3326 Feb 6, 2006 at 4:10 PM Report Abuse

What an interesting place! Nice tips and photos
Bwana_Brown Sep 15, 2005 at 8:23 AM Report Abuse

Great photos in information on the amazing structures at Chichen-Itza! Definitely a 'must see' stop on any visit to this part of Mexico.
tiger9090a Aug 18, 2005 at 8:46 AM Report Abuse

You have a nice page on Chichén-Itzá!
munki Jul 14, 2005 at 2:15 PM Report Abuse

Hi Helga, thanks for rating my Udaipur and Jophur pages. It was nice to read your tips on your Chichen -Itza page, it brings me very good memories.
Maria_75 Nov 16, 2004 at 10:36 AM Report Abuse

This is a wonderful place! Great pages.
Sharrie Mar 4, 2004 at 1:06 AM Report Abuse

I love the climb! It was easy on the way up... but the way down, scary! I had lots of fun though :-) & those heavenly margaritas! Wish I could have more!
mrclay2000 Dec 30, 2003 at 7:07 AM Report Abuse

Heard about this place from friends who visited the area. Made me wonder if I shouldn't look into exploring here as well. . .
Ken_Weaver Sep 18, 2003 at 12:41 PM Report Abuse

Fascinating place....I am a mayanist and plan to go there soon....equalizer
ukirsari Sep 12, 2003 at 3:47 AM Report Abuse

Ohh, I really want to visit this place the feeling when you go hiking there maybe like ... my feeling when I go trekking to Phnom Bakheng at Cambodia :)
matcrazy1 Jul 7, 2003 at 6:11 AM Report Abuse

I do hope to go there someday! Very, very interesting!