Tinúm Municipality Trip Overview
Adventure awaits! Discover the mysteries of Chichen Itza, one of the Seven Wonders of The World, with this self-guided walking tour. Explore it’s iconic step pyramid, learn about the rich Maya civilization, and uncover its deepest secrets! This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore the site with maximum flexibility & freedom.
Within 30 min, we’ll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Before your visit, download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and download the tour. Stick to our recommended route for the best experience.
**Please arrange for entrance tickets before you take this tour. This tour is not an entry ticket.**
No expiration — the tour is available from the minute you book until forever!
Additional Info
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Starts: Tinúm Municipality, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Tinúm Municipality, Yucatan, Mexico
Adventure awaits! Discover the mysteries of Chichen Itza, one of the Seven Wonders of The World, with this self-guided walking tour. Explore it’s iconic step pyramid, learn about the rich Maya civilization, and uncover its deepest secrets! This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore the site with maximum flexibility & freedom.
Within 30 min, we’ll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Before your visit, download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and download the tour. Stick to our recommended route for the best experience.
**Please arrange for entrance tickets before you take this tour. This tour is not an entry ticket.**
No expiration — the tour is available from the minute you book until forever!
Itinerary
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Stop At: El Castillo, Tinum, Yuc., Mexico
Centuries have passed and yet the Pyramid Kukulkan has withstood the test of time. El Castillo, the name given by the Spanish conquerors, is a temple built in the honor of the mighty Mayan snake deity, Kukulkan. It represents Snake mountain, a place in Mayan folklore, where creation first occurred. There are examples of snake mountain designs as far back as 100 BCE, but here at Chichen Itza, you see its full artistic maturity.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chichen Itza Mexico
This sacred site was one of the greatest Mayan centers of the Yucatán peninsula. Throughout its nearly 1,000-year history, different peoples have left their mark on the city. The Maya and Toltec vision of the world and the universe is revealed in their stone monuments and artistic works. The fusion of Mayan construction techniques with new elements from central Mexico makes Chichen-Itza one of the most important examples of the Mayan-Toltec civilization in Yucatán. Several buildings have survived, such as the Warriors’ Temple, El Castillo, and the circular observatory known as El Caracol.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tzompantli, Yucatan, Mexico
Tzompantli which means skull rack is otherwise known as the Platform of Skulls. Chichen Itza is home to a toltec structure where the heads of the sacrificial victims were placed -whew!
Imagine how bad it stank – the heads stacked on top of each other on the vertical wooden posts. Due to the stench, this platform is likely the only one to actually serve its purpose.
The word Tzompantli actually has Aztec roots. These structures were discovered by the Spanish (who were absolutely shocked when they came across it) in the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Temple of the Warriors, Chichen Itza 77500 Mexico
Much like an expensive wedding cake, the Temple of Warriors has three, thick tiers at the bottom with a small temple on top. Look at the base of the stairway, there are about 200 columns, each with Toltec warriors placed in varying scenes carved into every side.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Ossuary, Chichen Itza Mexico
Between the plazas, platforms and a cenote stands a pyramid that is related to the dynasty of the Lords of Chichen Itza. El Osario- otherwise known as the Ossuary – was given its name due to the numerous human and animal bones found on site. It is also known as the High Priest’s Grave. El Osario is a smaller rendition of El Castillo. It has four staircases and is around 9 meters high. Designs similar to the ones on the Temple of Warriors and on the Venus Platforms are carved into this structure.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: El Caracol, Carretera Merida Puerto Juarez, Chichen Itza 97751 Mexico
El Caracol is one of the more interesting buildings of Chichen Itza. On top of this structure, you can see the remains of what was originally a cylindrically shaped observatory.
The Mayans had a particular love for the heavens for they believed that they could record the will and actions of God if they look closely enough.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Las Monjas, Chichen Itza Mexico
The imposing structure on your right is Las Monjas or the Nunnery and it is quite possibly one of the largest buildings in Chichen Itza. It has been rebuilt over and over again, therefore it houses more chambers and flats than other structures.
A distinctive feature of the Las Monjas complex is the sheer number of texts that almost completely cover the place.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cenote Ik kil, Carretera Costera del Golfo 3 Kilometros de la zona arqueologica de Chichen Itza, Chichen Itza 97757 Mexico
The Sacred Cenote or Sacred Well is one of the most venerable spots on the Chichen Itza. Otherwise known as the Well of Sacrifice, this spot combines the very essence of Mayan beliefs and fears. The cenotes are bodies of water formed by the limestone plain which covers most of the Yucatán Peninsula. The cenotes manifest themselves as rivers, pools or streams beneath the limestone terrain.
Duration: 10 minutes
