THE BEST Sights and Attractions in Chichén Itzá

🏛️ Sights and Attractions in Chichén Itzá

• Sacred Cenote — The Sacred Cenote is a water-filled sinkhole in limestone at the pre-Columbian Maya archaeological site of Chichen Itza, in the northern Yucatán Peninsula. It is located to the north of Chichen Itza's civic precinct, to which it is connected by a 300-metre (980 ft) sacbe, a raise
• Observatorio — El Caracol, the Observatory, is a round tower used by the Maya to observe the stars. Its windows align with astronomical events such as solstices.
• El Castillo pyramid — El Castillo is a stepped pyramid at the center of Chichén Itzá, built as a temple to the feathered serpent Kukulcán. On the spring and fall equinoxes, shadows create the illusion of a serpent descending the stairway.
• Great Ball Court — The Great Ball Court at Chichén Itzá is the largest known ancient Mesoamerican ballcourt, with stone rings and excellent acoustics. It was used for a ritual ball game with religious significance.
• Temple of the Warriors — The Temple of the Warriors is a stepped pyramid and columned courtyard at Chichén Itzá. Stone warriors and Chac Mool figures stand at the top of the temple.
• Group of the Thousand Columns — The Group of the Thousand Columns is a large open plaza surrounded by carved stone columns. It is thought to have been a marketplace or ceremonial gathering area.