Chichen Itza: Unveiling the Secrets of the Ancient Maya Wonder

I took an all-day Chichén-Itza tour yesterday (about 600 Km round trip). The archeological site is great, but along the way, once before and once after the visit, they take you to a tourist trap (like everywhere in the world). The second one was a stop in the city of Valladolid (named after the home of my dear Pablo Mugüerza Pecker and Fernando Cuñado). The town is a cute colonial town with a plaza, a church and a convent. Worth the visit; unfortunately, after listening to a bias tour guide for

Chichen Itza is located in southeast Mexico in the Yucatán Peninsula. It is over 1000 years old and one of the New/Modern 7 Wonders of the world. The most recognizable structure is El Castillo, also called the Temple of Kukulkán. This step pyramid is a masterpiece of engineering and symbolism. Built by ancient Maya people who had a deep understanding of astronomy and time. The pyramid was constructed to function as a massive calendar. It has 365 total steps, one for each day of the solar year. E

Chichen Itza

Chichén Itzá

Chichén Itzá