Chichen Itza is a Mayan Archaeological ruin site in North Central Yucatan, the
largest Mayan site in Mexico.
Frequent buses reach Chichen Itza from the city of Merida or from Cancun
Culture: Mayan,with a Toltec influence during the ninth century AD
Date: 300 AD-1100 AD
Construction: Quarried stone, stucco
Museum: Fee: 50 Pesos $5. USD Hours: 8:00- 6:00
Notable Features: One of the highest temples in the Yucatan and the largest
ball court in Mesoamerica.
Chichen Itza's Temple of Kukulkan, dedicated to the god Quetzalcoatl.
Also called El Castillo, the structure rises on 91 steps constructed at a 45
degree angle. One of the highest structures built by the Yucatan Maya the temple
has four stairways lead to the top, one open to the public. (At times closed due to
repair)
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.
largest Mayan site in Mexico.
Frequent buses reach Chichen Itza from the city of Merida or from Cancun
Culture: Mayan,with a Toltec influence during the ninth century AD
Date: 300 AD-1100 AD
Construction: Quarried stone, stucco
Museum: Fee: 50 Pesos $5. USD Hours: 8:00- 6:00
Notable Features: One of the highest temples in the Yucatan and the largest
ball court in Mesoamerica.
Chichen Itza's Temple of Kukulkan, dedicated to the god Quetzalcoatl.
Also called El Castillo, the structure rises on 91 steps constructed at a 45
degree angle. One of the highest structures built by the Yucatan Maya the temple
has four stairways lead to the top, one open to the public. (At times closed due to
repair)
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, Ruin Site, Toltec Influence, Yucatan Mexico
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 of Chichen Itza had several building stages, the
Puuc style came in after the 9 Th century AD Toltec influence from Central Mexico diminished.
The later Puuc style influence in the above photos came from the Northern Yucatan Maya .
Chaac on the facade. The Mayan Archaeological ruin site of Chichen Itza had several building stages, the
Puuc style came in after the 9 Th century AD Toltec influence from Central Mexico diminished.
The later Puuc style influence in the above photos came from the Northern Yucatan Maya .
Chichen Itza' 's ball court
pictured left is the largest
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, is 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. (similar to the
reclining figure pictured
above from the museum
in Merida)
pictured left is the largest
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, is 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. (similar to the
reclining figure pictured
above from the museum
in Merida)
The observatory appears to have l
alignments for the observation of
the equinoxes and the phases of
the moon.
alignments for the observation of
the equinoxes and the phases of
the moon.
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Chichen Itza Ruin site shows Toltec Influence in the
Yucatan Mexico. The Temple of Kukulkan, is
dedicated to the Toltec God Quetzalcoatl.
The temple has also been called El Castillo. It rises on 91
steps that are constructed at a 45 degree angle.
This temple is one of the highest structures built by the
Yucatan Maya.
Four stairways lead to the top, one is open to the public. (At
times closed due to repair)
Yucatan Mexico. The Temple of Kukulkan, is
dedicated to the Toltec God Quetzalcoatl.
The temple has also been called El Castillo. It rises on 91
steps that are constructed at a 45 degree angle.
This temple is one of the highest structures built by the
Yucatan Maya.
Four stairways lead to the top, one is open to the public. (At
times closed due to repair)
The building pictured left is thought
to be an astronomical observatory
because of the arrangement of
sight windows that could be used
for sighting celestial events.
to be an astronomical observatory
because of the arrangement of
sight windows that could be used
for sighting celestial events.
Getting To Chichen Itza:
Chichen Itza is best reached by
bus out of Cancun or the City of
Merida.
Flights from Mexico city reach
Cancun and Merida.
ADO first class buses serve
Merida and Cancun from
Mexico City , Oaxaca, Vera
Cruz, and other cities.
Chichen Itza is best reached by
bus out of Cancun or the City of
Merida.
Flights from Mexico city reach
Cancun and Merida.
ADO first class buses serve
Merida and Cancun from
Mexico City , Oaxaca, Vera
Cruz, and other cities.
Chichen Itza had several building stages and includes a 9
Th century AD Toltec influence from Central Mexico
Th century AD Toltec influence from Central Mexico
Chichen Itza' s Toltec style temples show an influence from the north thought to
be from a Toltec. military incursion based on sculptures depicting battles.
The Temple of the Warriors, having square columns with base relief
sculptures similar to what is found in the Toltec City of Tula, 50 miles north of
Mexico City, (700 miles to the north) stands over 30 feet high and 130 feet wide.
The many- columned structure is 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. (similar to the reclining stone figure pictured above displayed in the
museum in Merida)
The other dominant architectural style at Chichen Itza, the Puuc Style from
northern Yucatan, is similar to the building details at Uxmal and displays the
Mayan rain god Chaac in the ornately detailed facades pictured below.
be from a Toltec. military incursion based on sculptures depicting battles.
The Temple of the Warriors, having square columns with base relief
sculptures similar to what is found in the Toltec City of Tula, 50 miles north of
Mexico City, (700 miles to the north) stands over 30 feet high and 130 feet wide.
The many- columned structure is 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. (similar to the reclining stone figure pictured above displayed in the
museum in Merida)
The other dominant architectural style at Chichen Itza, the Puuc Style from
northern Yucatan, is similar to the building details at Uxmal and displays the
Mayan rain god Chaac in the ornately detailed facades pictured below.
The Temple of
the Warriors,
over 30 feet high
130 feet wide has
a Toltec Chac
Mool figure at the
top,
the Warriors,
over 30 feet high
130 feet wide has
a Toltec Chac
Mool figure at the
top,
Chac-Mool figure displayed at the museum in Merida
The Temple of the
Warriors, pictured
above has a Toltec
Chac Mool figure at
the top and is similar
to temple in the
northern city of the
Toltecs, Tula, Hidalgo
State.
Warriors, pictured
above has a Toltec
Chac Mool figure at
the top and is similar
to temple in the
northern city of the
Toltecs, Tula, Hidalgo
State.
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For a Chichen Itza vacation, look into hotels in Merida Mexico for a vacation rental.
Another option is a Tulum hotel or a Playa del Carmen or Cozumel hotel where bus
service or a Cozumel or Cancun rental car will get you to the ruin site of Chichen Itza.
For an all inclusive package including Maya tours look for Cancun adventure tours in
Tulum or Cancun. Shop for lodging that includes Cancun excursions to Chichen Itza and
Maya tourism and ruins trips.
Another option is a Tulum hotel or a Playa del Carmen or Cozumel hotel where bus
service or a Cozumel or Cancun rental car will get you to the ruin site of Chichen Itza.
For an all inclusive package including Maya tours look for Cancun adventure tours in
Tulum or Cancun. Shop for lodging that includes Cancun excursions to Chichen Itza and
Maya tourism and ruins trips.