If you are looking for the perfect holiday, one that is rich in history and excitement, you should consider a trip to Chichen Itza. This site is simply amazing and this historic wonder is considered to be among the new Seven Wonders of the World. Every moment of your time spent here will be forever etched in your memory.
This historic site is located close to Cancun, Mexico. If you have already planned a trip to Cancun to enjoy some fun in the sun, you can easily reach Chichen Itza by bus or car. A day trip to this site will get you out of the excitement of Cancun and transport you to a calm atmosphere that is filled with a unique kind of excitement all its own. Visitors to Chichen Itza will be able to explore the many sides of Mexico and its culture.
Chichen Itza is an archeological site that mixes the styles of the Puuc and the Toltec. The numerous buildings feature sculptures representing the Mayan gods and other architecture that is delicately laid out and styled.
The earliest findings here have been from 1 AD to 250 AD. It is located right near a large well that helped to make it a Mayan center of activity. Chichen Itza rose to prominence as a social center. Its location right off the coast made it the perfect spot for those coming in off the sea.
The city got its name from the well at the center of the city. Chichen Itza translates to Mouth of the Well of the Itza. The prominence of this city made it possible for the people of Itza to rule the entire Yucatan peninsula.
Nearly everybody agrees that the best time to visit this site is during the spring equinox. The spring equinox in this area is an archeoastronmical phenomenon that occurs on March 21st. During the equinox, when the shines equally on the Northern and Southern hemispheres, a serpent shaped projection from the sun can be seen as the sun sets.
Witnessing this phenomenon has become a tradition in Chichen Itza. People flock from miles around to see it. The projection of the serpent creates the illusion of floating about the great temple. This event lasts for approximately two minutes, but those two minutes are incredible. This phenomenon is unexplainable and no words that are used to describe it can do justice. This is one site that must be seen to be believed.
People from all corners of the world have voted on this famous Mayan temple city to proclaim it to be one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. This city is still an important historic site and remains important to the Mayans.
The various areas within the site, such as the Hall of the Thousand Pillars, The Kukulkan Pyramid and the Chac Mool Temple are truly gems. The structures that are still standing are nothing short of amazing. They make it possible for visitors to fully respect this fallen city of long ago and allows to the charm of the area. - 29868
This historic site is located close to Cancun, Mexico. If you have already planned a trip to Cancun to enjoy some fun in the sun, you can easily reach Chichen Itza by bus or car. A day trip to this site will get you out of the excitement of Cancun and transport you to a calm atmosphere that is filled with a unique kind of excitement all its own. Visitors to Chichen Itza will be able to explore the many sides of Mexico and its culture.
Chichen Itza is an archeological site that mixes the styles of the Puuc and the Toltec. The numerous buildings feature sculptures representing the Mayan gods and other architecture that is delicately laid out and styled.
The earliest findings here have been from 1 AD to 250 AD. It is located right near a large well that helped to make it a Mayan center of activity. Chichen Itza rose to prominence as a social center. Its location right off the coast made it the perfect spot for those coming in off the sea.
The city got its name from the well at the center of the city. Chichen Itza translates to Mouth of the Well of the Itza. The prominence of this city made it possible for the people of Itza to rule the entire Yucatan peninsula.
Nearly everybody agrees that the best time to visit this site is during the spring equinox. The spring equinox in this area is an archeoastronmical phenomenon that occurs on March 21st. During the equinox, when the shines equally on the Northern and Southern hemispheres, a serpent shaped projection from the sun can be seen as the sun sets.
Witnessing this phenomenon has become a tradition in Chichen Itza. People flock from miles around to see it. The projection of the serpent creates the illusion of floating about the great temple. This event lasts for approximately two minutes, but those two minutes are incredible. This phenomenon is unexplainable and no words that are used to describe it can do justice. This is one site that must be seen to be believed.
People from all corners of the world have voted on this famous Mayan temple city to proclaim it to be one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. This city is still an important historic site and remains important to the Mayans.
The various areas within the site, such as the Hall of the Thousand Pillars, The Kukulkan Pyramid and the Chac Mool Temple are truly gems. The structures that are still standing are nothing short of amazing. They make it possible for visitors to fully respect this fallen city of long ago and allows to the charm of the area. - 29868
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