Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza, Marvel at the Mysterious Maya Astronomy

Highway Merida Cancun, Km 120, Chichén Itzá, 97751 Chichén Itzá, Yuc

Landmark architectural complexes of Maya culture

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Introduction

Chichen Itza is located in the state of Yucatan with an advantageous geographic position, only an hour and a half car ride away from the state capital of Merida and Valladolid. As the most famous and well-preserved architectural ruins among the ancient Mayan ruins in Yucatan, Chichen Itza is hailed as the seventh wonder of the world, attracting numerous tourists to come and visit. Here, visitors can admire a series of well-preserved pre-Columbian buildings, including the Kukulkan Pyramid, the Gran Juego de Pelota rubber ball court, and the Temple of the Warriors. When visitors learn about the design of the "Temple of Time," they will have a better understanding of the mysterious aspects of Mayan astronomy.