- I also wrote a post on Tikal, Guatemala! The main pyramid at Chichen Itza, Mexico A girl and a pyramid - El Castillo, Chichen Itza, Mexico. The Finer Details.
- Today the ruins of Chichen Itza are federal property, and the site’s stewardship is maintained by Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History.
- Situated in the north of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Chichén Itzá is the largest and most important archeological site of the Mayan civilization.
- Visit with Xichén from Xcaret, the main archaeological sites on your trip to Cancun and the Riviera Maya with tours to Chichén Itzá, Tulum, and Cobá.
- Visiting Chichen Itza: Final Thoughts. How to Get to Chichen Itza Mexico. How you travel to Chichén Itzá Mexico can impact your entire experience visiting the ruins.
- Close your eyes and think of Mexico: the first image to enter your mind will likely be that of El Castillo, Chichén Itzá’s world famous and iconic pyramid.
- 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.
- How to get to Chichen Itza from Cancun. I rented a car from National Car Rental once again with no issues, aside from walking to the car rental location.
- Exploring the Mayan Ruins of Chichen Itza in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula -> Check out my detailed guide and view lots of photos on my blog!