- One of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Chichén Itzá. ... The building is more formally designated by archaeologists as Chichen Itza Structure 5B18.
- It’s well worth the extra money—after taking a private tour of Chichen Itza with Living Dreams Mexico, I’ll never go on a big tour bus again!
- One possible translation for Itza is “enchanter (or enchantment) of the water.” Chichen Itza was very powerful from around 600 until the year 1050 AD.
- Criterion (ii): The monuments of Chichen-Itza exerted an influence throughout the entire Yucatan cultural zone from the 10th to the 15th century.
- Chichen Itza - archaeological excavations of the ruins of the ancient Mayan city, which are recognized as one of the new seven wonders of the world.
- In this travel guide, you’ll learn tips for visiting Chichen Itza, along with some interesting history about the most popular Mayan ruins in Mexico.
- The mathematical precision in astronomy and architecture allows us to enjoy the different light and shadows and acoustic phenomena at Chichén Itzá.
- It is considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the New World. Located on the Yucatan Peninsula, Chichen Itza was a large city built by the Maya people.
- Maya sources tell a story of a man named K’uk’ulkan (feathered serpent) who came from the west and established his capital at Chichén Itzá.
- Chichen Itza was the capital of the Yucatan peninsula from 900 AD to 1050 AD. The most famous monument in Chichen Itza is El Castillo or the Temple of Kukulcan.