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Where to Book Visit The Wonder Of The World, Chichen Itza:
Chichen Itza
Just a two-hour drive from Tulum rests a World Heritage Site and New Wonder of the World – Chichen Itza. Chichen Itza is an awe-inspiring, immaculately well-preserved Mayan ruins complex that showcases the incredible skills and knowledge these ancient people possessed.
As you explore this vast pyramid and cultural complex, you can see the famous giant temple and many other important historical ruins – even a Mayan sports arena. There is so much to see, learn and discover at Chichen Itza, and it is no surprise it is considered one of the most incredible feats of human engineering.
Why visit Chichen Itza?: For one, because it is a World Heritage Site. But it is also arguably the best example of Mayan architecture, as well as showcasing so much of how this fascinating civilization operated. It ranks among many of the world’s top destinations that you simply must visit before you die.
How To Get There: While technically outside the “Riviera Maya” region, Chichen Itza is still in the Yucatán Peninsula, and nearly every tour to this wonder begins in Playa Del Carmen, Tulum, or Cancun.
Things we like:
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It’s a World Heritage Site - truly bucket-list-worthy -
The ruins are incredibly preserved
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A great place to learn about the Mayan culture
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Incredible facilities and everything you need from a historical tour
Things we don't like:
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Some tours can spend only one hour in the complex, making it a short visit -
Many people try desperately to sell you merchandise within the complex
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It can be unforgivingly hot in the middle of the day, especially in the summer.
Where to Book Visit The Wonder Of The World, Chichen Itza:
Chichen Itza
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Things we like:
-
It’s a World Heritage Site - truly bucket-list-worthy
-
The ruins are incredibly preserved
-
A great place to learn about the Mayan culture
-
Incredible facilities and everything you need from a historical tour
Things we don't like:
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Some tours can spend only one hour in the complex, making it a short visit
-
Many people try desperately to sell you merchandise within the complex
-
It can be unforgivingly hot in the middle of the day, especially in the summer.
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