Chichén Itzá, is about 100 miles from Cancún. It has been an icon of ancient mexico for a long time. Chichén Itzá was probably built around 900 A.D. and abandoned after 1200 A.D. This Mayan site sits on four square miles, and is truly breathtaking in its size, natural surroundings, and the integrity of its structures. You can come during the day to climb then enjoy the light show at night.
The Temple of the Warriors is adorned with stone heads and long-snouted masks, it is an elaborate representation of Mesoamerican architecture. The climb to the top of the Castillo with its three room temples on top is worth every step, but. The Group of 1,000 Columns, lined up like soldiers, is a great picture spot. Don’t miss the famous Great Ball Court, the largest in Mesoamerica. The Sacred Cenote, the Venus Platform, Caracol and the Temple of the Tables are also highlights at Chichén Itzá.
The spectacular stone platforms, pyramids and ball courts make it possible to imagine how it must have felt like to be here a millennium ago. Today, thousands of visitors visit the site, but thanks to its massive size, Chichén Itzá never feels crowded.