When was Chichen Itza built ?

Chichén Itzá thrived from about 600 to 1200 A.D., when the power in the region shifted to Mayapan. Archaeologists believe that the site was originally built in the first millennium B.C. Now a World Heritage site, Chichén Itzá is the second-most visited archaeological site in Mexico.

Why is Chichen Itza important?

Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chichen Itza is the second-most visited of Mexico's archaeological sites. The brilliant ruins showcase evidence of a dazzling ancient city that once centered the Mayan empire in Central America from about 600 to 1200 A.D. Archaeologists believe that this majestic Mayan city was used for religious rites that were meant to ensure good agricultural results. Chichen Itza's primary purpose was to serve as a spiritual center for people in the region.

Chichen Itza

One of the world's seven wonders, enjoy a magnificent display of Mayan culture at this thousand-year-old sacred site.

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Discover the Great Mayan Temples in the Yucatan

One of the most famous of the Maya archeological sites in Mexico, Chichén Itzá draws in crowds for tours of one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Located just two hours inland from The Fives Downtown, this thousand-year-old sacred site is a magnificent display of Mayan culture and the ceremonial center of the Yucatán. Comprised of stepped pyramids, stone structures, temples, and columned arcades, the Mayan ruins showcase this sophisticated urban center that thrived from 600 to 1200 A.D. Explore the Temple of Kukulkan (El Castillo), visit the largest known ball court, and see the nightly sound-and-light shows that illuminate the buildings' sophisticated geometry. Now a World Heritage site, Chichén Itzá offers a fantastic glimpse into an ancient, pre-Hispanic civilization that is not to be missed.

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Adults: $13, Children: Free

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Open daily, 8 am to 4:30 pm

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Mayan New Fire Ceremony

Mayan Day of the Dead

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When was Chichen Itza built ?
Chichén Itzá thrived from about 600 to 1200 A.D., when the power in the region shifted to Mayapan. Archaeologists believe that the site was originally built in the first millennium B.C. Now a World Heritage site, Chichén Itzá is the second-most visited archaeological site in Mexico.
Why is Chichen Itza important?
Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chichen Itza is the second-most visited of Mexico's archaeological sites. The brilliant ruins showcase evidence of a dazzling ancient city that once centered the Mayan empire in Central America from about 600 to 1200 A.D. Archaeologists believe that this majestic Mayan city was used for religious rites that were meant to ensure good agricultural results. Chichen Itza's primary purpose was to serve as a spiritual center for people in the region.