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Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza
This sacred site was one of the greatest Mayan centres of the Yucatán peninsula. Throughout its nearly 1,000-year...
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While ruins, including the El Castillo and Kukulcan pyramids, are the primary reason for visiting Chichen Itza, there is a wealth of other attractions as well. Otherworldly bird-watching and... more » While ruins, including the El Castillo and Kukulcan pyramids, are the primary reason for visiting Chichen Itza, there is a wealth of other attractions as well. Otherworldly bird-watching and stargazing experiences can be found within the Maya Jungle Reserve and in Hacienda Chichen's Bird Refuge. Yaxkin Spa makes the most of this sacred space with holistic Mayan healing. Freshwater sinkholes offer unforgettable swimming. Drive or catch a bus from Merida or Cancun. Day trips run from both cities. « less

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“A very pleasant stay between old stones and greenery”

Hotel & Bungalows Mayaland

4 of 5 stars
ulpio
Rome
23 Nov 2009

Mayaland has surely an advantage on the other nearby hotels and that is that you are virtually already inside the Chichen Itza archeological site. One of its perimeter walls (through which you have...more

“In the heart of the real Yucatan”

Hacienda Chichen & Yaxkin Spa

5 of 5 stars
UK_Gator_67
London, United Kingdom
23 Nov 2009

My girlfriend and I stayed at Hacienda Chichen for 7 nights during the first week of August 2009. We wanted something that was far, far away from the heavily-touristed eastern coast of the peninsula,...more

“Chichen Itza and Ek Balam Private Tour Guide - Carlos Diaz”

Chichen Itza Ruins

5 of 5 stars
MMM1569
MMM1569
19 Nov 2009

My boyfriend and I booked a private day tour of Chichen Itza and Ek Balam from Cancun JW Marriott. It took about 3 hours to drive their however we were not bored. Carlos Diaz was our private Tour...more

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