Chichen Itza

Yucatan, Mexico

History

This sacred site was one of the greatest Mayan centres 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 make 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.

Hotels

The Lodge at Chichen Itza

Cost: P7,852

Mayaland Hotel and Bungalows

Cost: P5,607

Hotel Okaan

Cost: P3,793

Restaurants

Chilam Balam

Food: Mexican cuisine

Seating: Indoors

Las Redes

Food: Mexican cuisine, and has a vegetarian option

Seating: Indoors

Restaurante Hacienda Xaybe'h

Food: Mexian, Latin, and international cuisine