When my friends and I traveled to Merida, Yucatan in March, viewing the Spring Equinox in Dzibilchaltun was on our agenda. Our predawn short trip to the ruins was worth a lifetime of memories and simply took our breathe away. Just to walk where millions had trod in ancient times and to behold what they did is an experience that... more

Dzibilchaltun … it just rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it? This ancient Mayan site is about 10 miles from Merida. Getting there could be a challenge. It is rumored that there are collectivos going there from Merida. Since I took one back, I have to assume there’s some truth to it. After going to the collectivo stop at Parque San... more

Settled originally in 1500 BC, Dzibilchaltun was one of the oldest and most succesful of Mayan centers. Covering over 80 square km, only 31 have been excavated, and have revealed an astonishing 8500 structures. The more time you have to explore, the more you will see. We often found ourselves on our own, when we were at sites outside of... more

If you are spending some time in Merida or it's surrounding areas, I would recommend a visit to Dzibilchaltun. This Mayan archaeological site less than 10 miles from Merida. The ruins here aren't as grand as Chichen Itza, but the area has much to offer. There is an air conditioned museum on the premises, several old mayan structures including the... more

While the other, more famous, Mayan ruins of Uxmal and Chichen Itzá are more visited, Dzibilchaltun provides an almost effortless taste of what the Mayans were all about. There are some temples, the most famous of which is the Seven Dolls where the equinox phenomenon can be observed on March 21, the ruins of a catholic church that was built... more

Dzibilchaltun is located approximately halfway between Merida & Progreso, and is a 5 min drive to the east of this recently improved highway. It is of less importance than Chichen Itza & Uxmal & receives a fraction of their visitor traffic. It, though, is not without significance. The House of the Dolls, the main pyramid structure, is aligned so that... more

Dzibilchaltun (tzee-BEEL-chahl-toon) Mayan Ruin is an excellent Mayan archeological site that is just 30 minutes outside of Progresso Mexico (Yucatan). It is well worth your time and the nominal taxi/entrance fee (taxi = $10-15 USD; entrance fee = $7 - 10 USD). You can hire a guide for about $20 USD and get a fully narrated tour or simply join... more