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Chichen Itza, a Mayan Archaeological ruin
site in North Central Yucatan is the largest
Mayan site in Mexico.
Chichen Itza was built by the Mayan Culture
with 9th Century Toltec influence and later
Puuc influence from northern Yucatan
Date: 300 AD-1100 AD
Chichen Itza is Constructed of Quarried
stone and stucco

Museum included in Fee: 50 Pesos $5.
USD Hours: 8:00- 6:00
Notable Features: The largest ball court in
Mesoamerica, the highest Mayan temple in
Mexico. Three architectural styles

Chichen Itza's Temple of Kukulkan,
dedicated to the god Quetzalcoatl, also
called El Castillo, rises on 91 steps
constructed at a 45 degree angle. One of
the highest structures built by the Yucatan
Maya. Four stairways lead to the top, one
open to the public. ( closed )

Chichen Itza's Puuc style buildings,
called the Nunnery Complex, have
prominent figures of the Rain God Chaac
on the facade. The Mayan Archaeological
ruin site in North Central Yucatan had
several building stages and includes a 9
Th century AD Toltec influence from
Central Mexico and a later Puuc style
influence from the Northern Yucatan Maya.

Chichen Itza Page 2, Archaeological Ruin Site,
Maya Culture, Yucatan Mexico

Chichen Itza has the largest ball
court in Mesoamerica. Other
temples have an influence from the
north thought to be Toltec. The
Temple of the Warriors, over 30 feet
high 130 feet wide, was built in the
style of the Toltecs of Central
Mexico, similar to 8th Century City
of Tula. The temple includes a
Chac-Mool sculpture at the top.

Chichen Itza's Temple
of Kukulcan, dedicated to
the god Quetzalcoatl is
also called El Castillo and
rises on 91 steps
constructed at a 45 degree
angle.
One of the highest
structures built by the
Yucatan Maya. Four
stairways lead to the top.
These stairways are now
closed to the public after an
accidental death in 2006.

Chichen Itza lies mid way between Merida and Cancun and is served by daily buses from both cities.
Bus tickets are available in the Chichen Itza gift shop area.

Chichen Itza's Temple of Kukulkan:
On the side of the North facing stairway, an
Equinox event is visible in the afternoon of
the Spring and Fall Equinox, March 20-21 and
September 20-21
Calendar Building
The temple is considered a stone calendar
building. The 91 steps to the top counted four
times , once for each side of the pyramid ,
equal 364. A final step to the platform makes
the total 365, the number of days in the solar
year.

How to Reach Chichen Itza:

Air

Flights from Mexico City reach Merida and Cancun

Bus

Chichen Itza is best reached by bus out of Cancun or the City of Merida.
ADO Buses make three trips Daily from Merida, 6:30 AM, 9:15 AM, 12:40 PM. as of Jan, 2012.   (check ahead,
times are subject to change)   114 Pesos First Class Bus
Valladolid is a good base for Chichen Itza trips   Chichen Itza Lodging, Valladolid
ADO first class buses serve Merida and Cancun from Mexico City , Oaxaca, Vera Cruz, and other cities.
Chichen Itza ADO

Highway

Good, high-speed roads reach Chichen Itza from Cancun, Valladolid, and Merida

Chichen Itza buildings show
two building styles, one
influenced by the Toltecs
from north of present day
Mexico City. The Mayan
Archaeological Ruin Site in
Yucatan Mexico has a
temple dedicated to the God
Quetzalcoatl
Called Kukulkan,
The temple is one of the
highest structures built by
the Yucatan Maya.
Four stairways lead to its top
They are closed to the
public.
The buildings at Chichen
Itza show Toltec influence
from Central Mexico.

Chichen Itza ruin in the
Yucatan of Mexico
contains buildings
similar to the buildings
at Palenque to the
north west.

Bus service from merida or Cancun reaches the entrance to the ruin of Chichen Itza ADO

Chichen Itza from Merida-Yucatan-Bus

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Chichen Itza Ruin site is a Mayan Site in the Yucatan of
Mexico. Chichen Itza shows influence from the Toltecs
of the North in its architecture and is noted for the
Toltec-style temple dedicated to the God, Quetzalcoatl