Chichen Itza Yucatan, Mexico

Travel Information for the Yucatan Peninsula Mexico

CHICHEN ITZA

Description:
A large well maintained Post Classic site with many structures. It is by far the most visited due to its proximity to Cancun and the Maya Riviera. The cult of the feathered serpent is the central theme here and Chichen Itza is second only to Uxmal in its carvings and statues.

Of Interest:
The sacred cenote and the great pryimid and carvings.

Visit Time:
1 day

Sites Close By:
Izmal - Yaxuna

State:
Yucatan

Location:
About 3 hours from Cancun on Highway 180. An alternate route is the toll road parallel to Highway 180. The rural Route 180 passes through many villages. It is 117 km from Merida.

Acanceh*
Ake*
Chichen Itza***
Chacmultun*
Dzibilchaltun**
Ek Balam**
Izamal*
Kabah*
Labna*
Mayapan**
Oxkintok*
Sayil*
Xlapak*
Xtempo*
Uxmal***
Yaxuna/Xcan Ha*

*** large site ** medium site * small site