The ancient
Mayan capital of Chichen Itza is an archaeological zone in the eastern
region of the state of Yucatan. It lies 120 km (74 mi) east of Merida on
Highway 180, in the direction of Cancun. The climate is hot and dry,
with an average temperature of 34º C (93º F).
This place, declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO, will take you
back in time to the pre-Hispanic era as you discover the secrets
awaiting you in the most important structures. At El Castillo (also
known as the of Pyramid of Kukulcan), a natural phenomenon occurs each
year during the spring equinox: the sunlight creates a shadow image of a
plumed serpent descending down the pyramid’s stairs. This unique
experience draws hundreds of tourists from all over the world. Another
important structure is the Juego de Pelota, the largest ball court in
Mesoamerica. It measures 168 meters (554 feet) in length and 70 meters
(231 feet) in width. There’s also the Observatorio (Observatory), or
Caracol (Snail), called that because of the interior’s round spiral
shape..
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