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Chichen-Itzà

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Ancient capital of the Mayan culture, Chichen Itza is an archaeological site that is located east of the state of Yucatan, 120 km. the city of Merida, No. down the road. 180 bound for Cancun. Its climate is hot and dry, with an average annual temperature of 34 ° C. 
   
In this place, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, you may be transported to the pre-Hispanic times to discover the secrets that hold their most important buildings: The Castle or Pyramid Kukulcán, where every year during the spring equinox, there is a natural phenomenon of light and shadows that are projected on the steps of the great pyramid, doing down the image of the "feathered serpent", a unique experience that attracts hundreds of tourists from all over the world; the Ball Game The largest has been discovered in the region known as Mesoamerica, with 168 m long and 70 wide, and the Observatory or "Caracol", named for its unusual circular shape that in its interior recreates the spiral that identifies the shell of the mollusk. 

Chichen Itza

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At Chichen Itza can also admire the spectacular Sacred Cenote, a large mirror of water 60 meters in diameter, which have been fantastic treasures recovered: rings, necklaces and objects of gold and jade, as well as skeletons of young women who were thrown into Water Cenote this as part of offerings to Chaac Mayan god of rain. 
Chichen Itza is an ideal destination not only for those who like archeology, but also for those who enjoy history and the encounter with the great civilizations of the past. 
  
SITES AROUND
The route of the Orient. This route offers the opportunity to experience the splendor of the archaeological remains of the area. Be advised to do with transportation or a rental car. The route begins in the archeological zone of Chichen Itza, located 120 km east of the city of Merida, for the federal highway No.. 180 bound for Cancun, it will enjoy its impressive architecture and more aware of the history of the place through its site museum and the spectacle of "light and sound." After touring the archaeological site and admire the Sacred Cenote, may be directed to 6 km below the caves of Balamkanché, a place that served as ceremonial center of the Maya, in its interior, there are remnants of countless offerings and the throne of Balam, a sort of altar which gave name to these caves. No. Continuing down the road. 180, 40 km later arrives at Valladolid, the second oldest city in the Yucatan. It can make an evening stroll through the center to buy crafts and eat the typical dishes, be sure to visit the neighborhood of Candelaria, one of the most picturesque and legendary. Around here, and to close this route, you can visit the archaeological site of Ek 'Balam, located 26 km from Valladolid on the road to Cancun, this site has 45 majestic buildings, including a game ball and a very nice arc , Protected by two concentric walls of stone. It also has hieroglyphic snakes, which are beautifully carved monuments in blocks of stone. 


ACTIVITIES 

Beneath the surface of the Yucatan extends a lattice maze of tunnels spectacular, perfect for fans of Espel. Its abundant rock formations, they will feel in a world of adventure and beauty stone. In the vicinity of Chichen Itza find some caves, easily accessible, with large vaults, narrow channels and mysterious corners that increase their emotions, they may also make hiking or horseback riding, while enjoying the magic of imposing landscapes. 

Grottoes Balamkanché. Located 6 km from Chichen Itza, these caves functioned as a ceremonial center for the Maya, in its internal admire the remains of countless offerings in honor of Chaac Mayan god of rain, and the throne of Balam (Jaguar), a kind of altar, which are named these caves. The complexity of their interiors, filled with stalactites and stalagmites, makes it an ideal place for lovers of Espel. Open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 to 11:00 and from 14:00 to 16:00 hrs.; Sundays from 8:00 to 11:00 hrs. 
Valladolid. Located 45 km east of Chichen Itza, this city is renowned for its Spanish heritage reflected in their old neighborhoods, churches and colonial buildings, its unique taste colonial breathes in the Park Main, where in the shade of his laurels, you can enjoy the song of hundreds of birds that herald the end of the day. Its impressive architecture is reflected in the Convent of San Bernardino of Siena, majestic in its size and sober in his Franciscan style, the church of San Gervasio, the temple of San Juan de Dios and the Municipal Palace, near there may visiting the cenote Zací, which acts as a natural pool and where he installed a peculiar restaurant. The whole city is full of color with their craft for Establishments skin and henequen, hammocks, fabric Bejuco and carved stone. And her taste extends along a number of restaurants where you can sample typical dishes like escabeche eastern turkey in SAK-kol, the smoked sausage and the typical Lomita. The history, architecture and atmosphere of Valladolid makes it a lively flavor provincial stamp of Mexico. 

Izamal. Pueblo Magico located in the center of the Yucatan peninsula, 73 km west of Chichen Itza, 72 miles east of the city of Merida state road s / n, due to Tekantó. Ancient Mayan ceremonial center full of history, known as the "City of Three Cultures", since it combines features of its past pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern times. In this place were erected seven pyramids, and some of them took stones to build Catholic churches and the majestic Convento de San Antonio de Padua, which owns the largest after the atrium of St. Peter in the Vatican. Its beautiful streets can be covered in barouche (a kind of carriages) runs for visiting horses plazas, parks and historic suburbs. At night, the sky looks completely full of stars framed by the profiles of their pyramids, temples and colonial.


The pyramid Itzamatul is a building of great importance, with a height of 22 m is the second largest structure of Izamal. Within its archaeological zone was delight with the concert and Magic Voices of Izamal, tourism and cultural spectacle that explains part of the Maya cosmology. 

Rio Lagartos. It is located 144 km northeast of Chichen Itza, the No. roads. 180 and 295 near the end of the Yucatan coast, covering ports El Cuyo and Las Coloradas by spreading mats where pink flamingos nest. Throughout his journey, which can be done by boat or mountain bike, you can discover a landscape of 47,800 ha. consisting of mangrove swamps and lowland rainforest inhabited by ocelots, jaguars and the fearsome inhabitant of the estero, the crocodile. The place has service providers that organize tours. 

Yucatan Mayan Retreat Ecohotel and Camp
Known Address, Yokdzonot, Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico  
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Located in the heart of Mexico’s Mayan Region, the Yucatan Mayan Retreat offers guests a personalized service of exploration and discovery of the Mayan culture and sites.

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TOURIST INFO

Chichen Itza is a good destination. Highway No.. 180 connects to the east Cancun, in the state of Quintana Roo and west with the city of Merida, from where buses depart from the Super Express Lines and Orient Road, Second Class, which takes about an hour and a half in travel to this destination. Can also be reached by air in the lines Aerocaribe, Aeromexico, Mexicana and Aviacsa arriving at a local track and the nearby airports of Merida and Cancun. 

Local airport. It is located on the road Merida-Cancun km 132.2, Kawua-Yucatan, Chichen Itza. Tel.: (985) 851 0408. 

Cancun International Airport. Located at the Cancun-Tulum highway, 5 km from the hotel zone and 8 km from the city center. It has service taxis and buses that lead to Cancun, the Hotel Zone and Playa del Carmen. 

Manuel Crescencio Rejón airport. Located on the road Merida-Umán s / n 4.5 km. Tel.: (999) 946 1340. 

Bus Terminal. It is located at Calle 39, going along Calle 46, in the nearby village of Valladolid, 45 km east of Chichen Itza. 


NUMBERS OF SERVICES 

Tourism Directorate of Valladolid. Tel.: (985) 856 1865. 

Emergencies. Tel.: 060. 

Red Cross. Tel.: (985) 856 2413. 

help on highway "Green Angels". Tel.: 078