Chichen Itza from Riviera Maya

Unlock the mysteries of the ancient Mayan culture on this fascinating full day tour. Chichen Itza is a famous archaeological site of the mystical Maya-Toltec civilizations. Although excavations have been going on for many years, archaeologists can still only speculate about what happened here and why. One of the most awe-inspiring archaeological places you are ever likely to visit.

Unlock the mysteries of the ancient Mayan culture on this fascinating full day tour. Chichen Itza is a famous archaeological site of the mystical Maya-Toltec civilizations. Although excavations have been going on for many years, archaeologists can still only speculate about what happened here and why. One of the most awe-inspiring archaeological places you are ever likely to visit.

This famous archaeological sites is one of the most impressive examples of the Maya-Toltec civilizations. The site is dominated by the large central pyramid called El Castillo and the surrounding buildings include the Temple of the Warriors or 1,000 Columns; the Ball-court and the well or cenote from which Chichen Itza takes its name.

It is surrounded by underground rivers, natural wells and limestone that the Mayans used to construct their magnificent buildings and entire cities that are only just beginning to reveal the secrets of their founders' glorious past.

A guided visit to the site usually lasts about 90 minutes followed by 45 minutes free time to give the more energetic the opportunity to climb the pyramid or for the more sedate, a chance to try bargaining with the locals for some of the handicraft items for sale.

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