Playa del Carmen Trip Overview
Chichén Itzá (in Mayan: Chichen Itza, ‘Boca-del-pozo (chichén) de los brujos-de-agua (Itzá)’ is one of the main archaeological sites of the Yucatan Peninsula, in Mexico, located in the state of The god who presides over the site, according to Mayan mythology, is Kukulcan, Mayan representation of Quetzalcoatl, god taken from the pantheon of the Toltec culture. Chichen Itza was a city or a ceremonial center, which passed through various construction periods and influences of the different towns that occupied it and that drove it from its foundation. The Chichen Itza archaeological zone was inscribed in the list of the World Heritage by Unesco in 1988.3 On July 7, 2007, the Temple of Kukulcán, located in Chichén Itza, was recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World, by a private initiative without the support of Unesco, but with the recognition of millions of voters around the world.
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Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Chichén Itzá (in Mayan: Chichen Itza, ‘Boca-del-pozo (chichén) de los brujos-de-agua (Itzá)’ is one of the main archaeological sites of the Yucatan Peninsula, in Mexico, located in the state of The god who presides over the site, according to Mayan mythology, is Kukulcan, Mayan representation of Quetzalcoatl, god taken from the pantheon of the Toltec culture. Chichen Itza was a city or a ceremonial center, which passed through various construction periods and influences of the different towns that occupied it and that drove it from its foundation. The Chichen Itza archaeological zone was inscribed in the list of the World Heritage by Unesco in 1988.3 On July 7, 2007, the Temple of Kukulcán, located in Chichén Itza, was recognized as one of the New Seven Wonders of the Modern World, by a private initiative without the support of Unesco, but with the recognition of millions of voters around the world.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Chichen Itza Mexico
Let yourself be pampered with an unparalleled tour, where you will be picked up from your hotel in Cancún or Riviera maya in one of our luxury buses with a / c, to transfer you to the enigmatic archaeological site of Chichen Itza where you will enjoy a guided tour of our certified guide and learn more about the enigmatic Mayan culture
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cenote Maya Park, Km 3, Carretera Chechmil a Uspibil, Valladolid 97770 Mexico
Later you can enjoy a dip in a sacred cenote in the middle of the jungle, to swim on the refresh waters, as well you can pamper yourself to your palate with a delicious buffet with a variety of dishes
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Merida – Valladolid, Centro, 97780 Valladolid, Yuc., Mexico
you can visit one of the most typical and wonderful villages in Mexico, the great Valladolid, cataloged as the magical town of Mexico, at the end we will return you to your hotel safe and sound . We recommend you to bring comfortable clothes, hat or cap, sunscreen, sunglasses, a back pack and cash.
Duration: 2 hours
