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Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza
This sacred site was one of the greatest Mayan centers of the Yucatán peninsula. Throughout its nearly 1,000-year...
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While ruins, including pyramids El Castillo and Kukulcan, are the primary reason to visit Chichen Itza, there is a wealth of other attractions as well. Otherworldly bird-watching and stargazing... more » While ruins, including pyramids El Castillo and Kukulcan, are the primary reason to visit Chichen Itza, there is a wealth of other attractions as well. Otherworldly bird-watching and stargazing experiences can be found within the Maya Jungle Reserve and in Hacienda Chichen's Bird Refuge. Yaxkin Spa makes the most of this sacred space with holistic Mayan healing. Freshwater sinkholes offer unforgettable swimming. Drive or catch a bus from Merida or Cancun. Daytrips run from both cities. « less
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“Chichen Itza and Ek Balam Private Tour Guide - Carlos Diaz”

Chichen Itza Ruins

5 of 5 stars
MMM1569
MMM1569
Nov 19, 2009

My boyfriend and I booked a private day tour of Chichen Itza and Ek Balam from Cancun JW Marriott. It took about 3 hours to drive their however we were not bored. Carlos Diaz was our private Tour...more

“If ancient cultures and their architecture are your thing, you must see Chichen Itza.”

Chichen Itza Ruins

5 of 5 stars
joe90242
Los Angeles
Nov 19, 2009

We booked a tour through cancuncare.com to see this amazing place which limited the time we got to spend there. We stayed in Cancun and there is a well maintained toll road going to Chichen Itza...more

“Good service, but......”

Best Day Tours

3 of 5 stars
TXcousin
TX
Nov 16, 2009

Best Day did our airport transfers to and from the hotel. Not much problem there, it was included in the Expedia package for $100 for the two of us. A fair price according to what I've read. Although...more

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